• Life Below Water

Marine Animals Helper

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2 - 12 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
rating  Great 4.4  · 
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Højdepunkter

  • Experience the South African way of life alongside other volunteers by staying in our shared volunteer house
  • Contribute to the protection of numerous endangered species and play your part in their conservation
  • Further your career working with animals by making a difference in another country

Højdepunkter

  • Experience the South African way of life alongside other volunteers by staying in our shared volunteer house
  • Contribute to the protection of numerous endangered species and play your part in their conservation
  • Further your career working with animals by making a difference in another country
  • Make memories by travelling in your spare time around one of the world's most beautiful countries
  • Explore the rest of the 'Safari Superpower' South Africa and see incredible animals in their natural environment.

    • Særligt velegnet til

    Alder 18+
    Singler
    Par
    50+

    Om programmet

    Get involved in engaging work which will cover all sorts of animals, including whales, dolphins, turtles and help provide the essential support the project needs.

    South Africa is home to a diverse collection of animals and plants. This includes 43 species of marine mammals, which you can observe in their natural environment at this project. However, numerous species are threatened with extinction due to pollution or the overfishing of the oceans, caused by ...

    Om programmet

    South Africa is home to a diverse collection of animals and plants. This includes 43 species of marine mammals, which you can observe in their natural environment at this project. However, numerous species are threatened with extinction due to pollution or the overfishing of the oceans, caused by humans. At the marine protection project site in Port Elizabeth, our volunteers work hard to ensure that this fascinating collection of biodiversity is preserved for future generations.

    Your job site is a foundation near Port Elizabeth, that is committed to protecting endangered marine life. Located on the shores of the Indian Ocean, it is in the middle of the world-famous Garden Route region. Here you will find breath-taking landscape, with azure bays, natural sandy beaches, and dense forests. Off the coast, the Indian Ocean is home to many marine species, such as orcas, white sharks, dolphins, penguins and sea turtles. The goal is to promote the protection of marine life and nature in the region and to raise awareness of animal and nature conservation, by improving on the ground education.

    Typisk dag

    As a volunteer in this project, you can be active in three different areas: animal and nature conservation, education and English lessons in schools, as well as research and data collection. In the area of environmental protection and nature conservation, for example, you can help rescue seabirds or ...

    Typisk dag

    As a volunteer in this project, you can be active in three different areas: animal and nature conservation, education and English lessons in schools, as well as research and data collection. In the area of environmental protection and nature conservation, for example, you can help rescue seabirds or rescue stranded marine animals, such as whales. You bring turtles that come to the beach for egg deposition into a protected coastal area. Furthermore, you help keep the beach clean and plant trees to protect against erosion in the coastal region. In the area of information and education, you can help to run an environmental protection programme at local pre-primary and primary schools. You educate the students about animal and nature conservation and contribute to raising awareness through fun tasks and games. In the research area of the project, you and a team of oceanographers take a boat out to the open sea to observe whales and dolphins. You photograph them and collect data about their population, which you later feed into an online database. You also analyse the water quality of the surrounding rivers and the sea. To capture the population of seabirds and to investigate their behaviour, you equip the animals with numbers. In addition to these three main areas, it is also possible to help with the local leisure activities and experience tours and to work with international guests. For students there is the possibility, if desired, to carry out a small research project of their own and work with a local researcher.

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    White beach, crystal clear water and the Tsitsikamma Mountains; there’s a reason why Plettenberg Bay is the so-called district of Eden. The picturesque scenery lies on the Indian Ocean. East of the city Plettenberg Bay, you can see the jungle and coastal areas. Even the Robberg peninsulas on ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    White beach, crystal clear water and the Tsitsikamma Mountains; there’s a reason why Plettenberg Bay is the so-called district of Eden. The picturesque scenery lies on the Indian Ocean. East of the city Plettenberg Bay, you can see the jungle and coastal areas. Even the Robberg peninsulas on the western side are not far away. As a nature reserve, they are a true paradise for their inhabitants, a seal colony!

    You will also see one of the largest breeding colonies of seagulls on the South African coast. Until 1920 this was the location for a whaling station. Today the big sea creatures are at home there, especially during their mating season between July and December. In the surf not far off the coast, you can also discover dolphins. If you go for a hike along the coastal paths, you can stop at Keurboomstrand or visit the landlocked Monkeyland. There is also a 128 m long suspension bridge that attracts many backpackers.

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

    Nødvendige dokumenter

    CV, letter of motivation, criminal background check and visa document

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre færdigheder

    Although no formal education or background is required, a passion for working with animals is essential.

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester af Rainbow Garden Village

    What's Included:

    • Organization of the entire stay incl. placement in the project
    • Non-binding flight consultation
    • Rainbow Family T-Shirt
    • Extensive RGV Travel ABC for your travel preparation
    • Individual consultation by the local RGV team in Munich
    • Support with travel preparations (vaccinations, insurance, safety)

    • Personal contact person in your project
    • Introduction by the project team on site
    • Accommodation: International Volunteer House 
    • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner 5 days a week
    • 24/h emergency number
    • Certificate of participation/internship
    • Introductory course personality development

    Indkvartering

    The volunteer house is located about three kilometres from your project site. Depending on the season, one to twelve volunteers are at home there. You never share your room with more than three other volunteers. A laundry room is available on site, where the housewife. Furthermore, restaurants are not lacking around your accommodation. In the immediate vicinity is a shopping centre. Car hire and taxis (from economy to premium) are also available on weekends and in the evenings for various leisure activities.

    In the Marine Project, you will meet founder Tony along with Jared, who leads the project as an experienced environmentalist and marine guide. Minke is head of the research department and holds a master degree in ecology. She is always happy when she can teach you something new.

    Michael is a qualified marine guide and instructor and he loves to work with new people. As a project coordinator and house manager, he always strives to make you feel at home in the volunteer house. The good soul of the house is Tilly; without her and her cooking skills, the volunteer house would not be what it is! For you and everyone else in the project, Tilly is everyone's 'mum' away from mum!


    Mad og drikkevarer

    Teliswa prepares a delicious dinner for the volunteers five times a week. From the basic foods that are freshly prepared for you, volunteers can put together a lunch or cook together. Also, breakfast is included too.

    Internetadgang

    Begrænset adgang til projektområdet

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Cape Town International Airport

    Afhentning i lufthavnen er heller ikke inkluderet i programgebyret.

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Cape Town International Airport (CPT) i Cape Town. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Sydafrika. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Sydafrika giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Sydafrika, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Sydafrika. VACCINE CHECKER

    Oplysninger ved ankomst

    Before you even depart, our team in Munich will take you through every step of the process, from answering your questions about the programme, through to advising you where to go for your visa. We are here to help you and to ensure that you feel totally comfortable (and prepared!) before departing.

    For your volunteer work in the project for marine animals, you will land in Port Elizabeth or in George and the project takes people on each Sunday. Your project is located between the two airports. The on-site project team will gladly arrange your airport pick-up (not included in the initial fees). You will be picked up from the airport and taken directly to your accommodation. Alternatively, you can also travel by public transport from the airports to where you will be staying. When you arrive, you will get to know your local contact people, and there will be an introduction to the project. You will be shown the whole area and will be given information about the way of working, safety instructions and house rules.

    Tilgængelighed
    Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

    Programgebyrer

    2 uger (min. ophold) 1.750€
    3 uger 2.380€
    4 uger 3.010€
    6 uger 4.270€
    8 uger 5.530€
    12 uger (max. ophold) 8.050€
    Gennemsnitligt gebyr 772€/uge

    Programgebyrer

    772€ pr. uge 2 - 12 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

    Betalingsmetoder

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    INGEN KREDITKORTGEBYRER

    Duration

    2 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

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    Final Payment

    Din endelige betaling vil blive aftalt med Rainbow Garden Village under ansøgningsprocessen. Almindelige løsninger er enten via bankoverførsel eller kontant betaling på projektstedet.

    Mød din vært

    Rainbow Garden Village

    Great 4.4 rating (25 feltrapporter)

    Non-profit - grundlagt i 1999

    Verificeret af Volunteer World

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    Vært er

    Steffen

    Spoken languages: Engelsk, Spansk, Tysk

    Om projektet

    Rainbow Garden Village specialises in worldwide volunteer placements and has been sending volunteers on impactful, life-changing trips since 1999.

    Mød din vært

    From Africa to Asia and Europe to Latin America and Oceania - through volunteering or internships our participants gain unique impressions and experiences abroad. Rainbow Garden Village (RGV) offers sustainable projects in more than 30 countries worldwide in various fields, such as social work, teaching, animal welfare, environmental protection, medicine, etc..

    While our participants are engaged in their project, they broaden their horizons and become more open-minded. They strengthen their personal skills, grow from the challenges in their volunteer projects and also improve their language skills. Countless new impressions, experiences and special moments round off the stay abroad - and lead to a return with many exciting stories in the luggage!

    25 feltrapporter · rating4.4

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