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Volunteering at Bambelela Wildlife Care Farm.
Bambelela offers two different volunteer programs in support of our wildlife care.
We rely on volunteers for their financial contribution and for their assistance in caring for injured and orphaned animals at the centre.
Our main cause is the rehabilitation of Vervet Monkeys.
We rely on volunteers for their financial contribution and for their assistance in caring for injured and orphaned animals at the centre.
Our main cause is the rehabilitation of Vervet Monkeys.
Volunteer-Program 2 weeks - 6 weeks
The rate of 250,--Euro per week [+/- 2.500,--Rand] includes the following:
- accommodation: shared accommodation in Boy’s or Girl’s 4-bed room and bathroom with community
Kitchen and living room with TV/DVD.
- meals: brunch and dinner according to the menu or means [allowance or groceries] given to prepare own
food. [Vegetarians, Lactose Intolerance, Halaal by prior arrangement only, please state in application!]
- 2 x 5 l bottled still water/week. (Tap water from Bambelela is drinkable)
- 1 Bambelela Volunteer khaki T-Shirts + 1 x Bambelela Cap.
- Certificate for PRACTICAL Experience in Wildlife Care, English language, Eco-Tourism and Game Ranch
Management
- 1 x off-day per week : Daytrips: 2 hour guided wildlife tour on Bambelela, one visit to neighboring THABA KWENA
crocodile farm, game drive at ZEBULA Game Lodge with Lunch and visiting the Lion cubs, cultural township tour with traditional
African meal at Bela Bela, spend the day at Forever Waterworld Bela Bela and off days around our swimming-pool.
Excluding:
- Airport transfer from and to OR Tambo International Airport to Bambelela Wildlife care [can be arranged at
150,--Euro [1.500,--Rand]]
- Medicals and Vaccines
- Toiletries,
- special diet-requirements other than Halaal + vegetarians + lactose intolerant,
- Medicine other than disinfection spray, wound and burn dressing+ bandages
- travel / flight cost, insurances etc.
- pocket money
- Souvenirs
The rate of 250,--Euro per week [+/- 2.500,--Rand] includes the following:
- accommodation: shared accommodation in Boy’s or Girl’s 4-bed room and bathroom with community
Kitchen and living room with TV/DVD.
- meals: brunch and dinner according to the menu or means [allowance or groceries] given to prepare own
food. [Vegetarians, Lactose Intolerance, Halaal by prior arrangement only, please state in application!]
- 2 x 5 l bottled still water/week. (Tap water from Bambelela is drinkable)
- 1 Bambelela Volunteer khaki T-Shirts + 1 x Bambelela Cap.
- Certificate for PRACTICAL Experience in Wildlife Care, English language, Eco-Tourism and Game Ranch
Management
- 1 x off-day per week : Daytrips: 2 hour guided wildlife tour on Bambelela, one visit to neighboring THABA KWENA
crocodile farm, game drive at ZEBULA Game Lodge with Lunch and visiting the Lion cubs, cultural township tour with traditional
African meal at Bela Bela, spend the day at Forever Waterworld Bela Bela and off days around our swimming-pool.
Excluding:
- Airport transfer from and to OR Tambo International Airport to Bambelela Wildlife care [can be arranged at
150,--Euro [1.500,--Rand]]
- Medicals and Vaccines
- Toiletries,
- special diet-requirements other than Halaal + vegetarians + lactose intolerant,
- Medicine other than disinfection spray, wound and burn dressing+ bandages
- travel / flight cost, insurances etc.
- pocket money
- Souvenirs
Long-term volunteering 7 weeks - 12 months
The rate of 700,--Euro/months --- 600,--Euros as from 4. months --- 500,--Euro as from 7. months includes:
- accommodation: shared accommodation in 4-bedroom with bathroom in Volunteer House with community
living room with TV and DVD and kitchen
- Airport Transfers [OR Tambo International Airport - Bambelela - OR Tambo Int. Airport]
- 2 meals/day [served or self-prepared], soft drink, coffee/tea
- 2 x 5 L bottled still water/week (tap water at Bambelela is drinkable)
- in winter: heated blankets provided.
- 2 Bambelela Student/volunteer khaki T-Shirts+ Bambelela Cap
- 1 x off-day per week : Daytrips: 2 hour guided wildlife tour on Bambelela, one visit to neighboring THABA KWENA
crocodile farm, game drive at ZEBULA Game Lodge with Lunch and visiting the Lion cubs, cultural township tour with traditional
African meal at Bela Bela, spend the day at Forever Waterworld Bela Bela and off days around our swimming-pool.
- Bambelela will assist you wuth VISA applications and extensions.
Excluding:
- Toiletries, cigarettes, special diet-requirements other than halaal + vegetarians, medical expenses, etc.
- PRACTICAL ASSESMENT [must be conducted by an approved FGASA/THETA ASSESOR within one year
after passing the FGASA exam ]
[we can arrange assessor to come out to Bambelela and can provide practical training towards practical
assessment while student is giving a guided wildlife tour here, extra costs +/- 1000,--R = will be direct
payments to assessor]
- No Medical Expenses
- first Aid courses
- travel / flight cost, insurances etc.
- pocket money
- Souvenirs
- Optional at extra costs : attendance of FGASA based courses
-FGASA registration + membership fees for one year + FGASA exam fee [+/- 1200,--Rand]
-FGASA Level 1 exam - preparation courses conducted by accredited Field Guide. [6000,--R]
-certificate for PRACTICAL Experience in Wildlife Care and Guiding
-filling in the FGASA Logbook to accumulate necessary guiding experience for further studies
-all necessary study material and books on premises for the usage of students/volunteers.
The rate of 700,--Euro/months --- 600,--Euros as from 4. months --- 500,--Euro as from 7. months includes:
- accommodation: shared accommodation in 4-bedroom with bathroom in Volunteer House with community
living room with TV and DVD and kitchen
- Airport Transfers [OR Tambo International Airport - Bambelela - OR Tambo Int. Airport]
- 2 meals/day [served or self-prepared], soft drink, coffee/tea
- 2 x 5 L bottled still water/week (tap water at Bambelela is drinkable)
- in winter: heated blankets provided.
- 2 Bambelela Student/volunteer khaki T-Shirts+ Bambelela Cap
- 1 x off-day per week : Daytrips: 2 hour guided wildlife tour on Bambelela, one visit to neighboring THABA KWENA
crocodile farm, game drive at ZEBULA Game Lodge with Lunch and visiting the Lion cubs, cultural township tour with traditional
African meal at Bela Bela, spend the day at Forever Waterworld Bela Bela and off days around our swimming-pool.
- Bambelela will assist you wuth VISA applications and extensions.
Excluding:
- Toiletries, cigarettes, special diet-requirements other than halaal + vegetarians, medical expenses, etc.
- PRACTICAL ASSESMENT [must be conducted by an approved FGASA/THETA ASSESOR within one year
after passing the FGASA exam ]
[we can arrange assessor to come out to Bambelela and can provide practical training towards practical
assessment while student is giving a guided wildlife tour here, extra costs +/- 1000,--R = will be direct
payments to assessor]
- No Medical Expenses
- first Aid courses
- travel / flight cost, insurances etc.
- pocket money
- Souvenirs
- Optional at extra costs : attendance of FGASA based courses
-FGASA registration + membership fees for one year + FGASA exam fee [+/- 1200,--Rand]
-FGASA Level 1 exam - preparation courses conducted by accredited Field Guide. [6000,--R]
-certificate for PRACTICAL Experience in Wildlife Care and Guiding
-filling in the FGASA Logbook to accumulate necessary guiding experience for further studies
-all necessary study material and books on premises for the usage of students/volunteers.
[optional possibility on own account]
- sponsoring a trip to C.A.R.E Baboon Rehab in Phalaborwa in Balule Reserve of the Greater Kruger National Park or Moholoholo Rehab Centre in Hoedspruit to transfer animals/primates,
- Extreme Skydiving: Tandem jumps etc in nearby Modimolle
- For an extra fee of 50,--Euro / 500,--Rand we give you your very own and new: new set of Towels,
blanket, fitted sheet and covers, [in winter: heated blankets provided], new coffee mug, headlamp, bush
camping chair, OTHERWISE: bed, mattress and fitted sheet provided: sleeping bag and towels must be
brought along.
The volunteers help is required as follows:[effective working time: on average approx. 6- hours/day] [according to the Daily Duty Plan]
feeding of animals in the wildlife care
caring for the young and sick animals
cleaning of cages, camps, clinic, kitchen, bomas and enclosures
24h emergency stand-by [once a week]
assisting the owner and manager in ad-hock duties
creating natural environment in enclosures, building of camps, keeping data lists,
cleaning and maintaining own rooms
Caring for these animals requires patience, compassion, and a calm demeanor. A positive attitude, willingness to help and learn, and a sense of humor are essential - volunteers should expect to be dirty and exhausted by the end of the day!
- sponsoring a trip to C.A.R.E Baboon Rehab in Phalaborwa in Balule Reserve of the Greater Kruger National Park or Moholoholo Rehab Centre in Hoedspruit to transfer animals/primates,
- Extreme Skydiving: Tandem jumps etc in nearby Modimolle
- For an extra fee of 50,--Euro / 500,--Rand we give you your very own and new: new set of Towels,
blanket, fitted sheet and covers, [in winter: heated blankets provided], new coffee mug, headlamp, bush
camping chair, OTHERWISE: bed, mattress and fitted sheet provided: sleeping bag and towels must be
brought along.
The volunteers help is required as follows:[effective working time: on average approx. 6- hours/day] [according to the Daily Duty Plan]
feeding of animals in the wildlife care
caring for the young and sick animals
cleaning of cages, camps, clinic, kitchen, bomas and enclosures
24h emergency stand-by [once a week]
assisting the owner and manager in ad-hock duties
creating natural environment in enclosures, building of camps, keeping data lists,
cleaning and maintaining own rooms
Caring for these animals requires patience, compassion, and a calm demeanor. A positive attitude, willingness to help and learn, and a sense of humor are essential - volunteers should expect to be dirty and exhausted by the end of the day!
