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Rhino Conservation

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2 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Experience or animals up close and personal
  • Learn about conservation & endanger species
  • Become passionate about a endangered species
  • Make memories never to be forgotten
  • Visit Namibia

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups

About the program

It’s time to take real action. It’s a widely known fact that rhinos are on the brink of extinction – but not if we have anything to say about it.

The massive rise of rhino poaching has made waves throughout the world, as it becomes more evident by the day that if drastic action isn’t taken, our future generations may very well come to know the rhinoceros as an extinct creature.
Taking action requires innovative ideas and ingenuity, and the ...

About the program

The massive rise of rhino poaching has made waves throughout the world, as it becomes more evident by the day that if drastic action isn’t taken, our future generations may very well come to know the rhinoceros as an extinct creature.
Taking action requires innovative ideas and ingenuity, and the Rhino Momma Project did exactly that, they took decisive action in an innovative
manner, and as a result, they have made a signi8cant difference in the growing numbers of rhinos in Namibia.
Be a part of saving this iconic species from extinction. They need all the help they can get with round the clock feeding observation, data
management, admin, and the general well-being of these animals.

When volunteering with us, you will be helping take care of our rhinos, monitoring their activity and behavior, and so much more! Every day is a new adventure, filled with excitement, fun, and learning.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work up close with these beautiful animals and be a part of their legacy. 

Our successes
  • The Rhino Momma Project exported a total of 17 White Rhinos to a safe and protected reserve within the DRC, Congo during 2018. These were the first White Rhinos to be introduced to the DRC in 50 years! These Rhinos have already started breeding, and at least 1 calf has been born.
  • 3 White Rhinos have been translocated to a Game Reserve in Angola.
  • A further 10 White Rhinos have been relocated to a breeding project in the United States of America.
  • The remainder of our calves were relocated to protected reserves across Namibia to increase the general population.
  • In just 9 years, from January 2013 to March 2022, the Rhino Momma Project has succeeded to facilitate in the birth of 124 White Rhinos boosting dwindling numbers in the world. We humbly celebrate this as a great achievement for Rhino conservation! 



Conduct and behaviour
  • Maintain a positive attitude and respect the other members of the team 
  • Communication must be kept at all times 
  • Ensure all tasks are done precisely and promptly 
  • Take responsibility for your actions 
  • FOR THE SAFTY OF OUR ANIMALS - NO PICTURES WHATSOEVER, MAY BE TAKEN OF ANY RHINO OR POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA. Should proof of this be found it will mean immediate dismissal. Please inform your manager which social media platforms you belong to. 
  • Fraternization – The Company, their staff, their colleagues, and their associates are prohibited from becoming romantically involved with students and volunteers during the entire duration of the period that the student or volunteer is in the field. 
  • Sexual Harassment – Sexual harassment of students / volunteers by Muller Stud Namibia CC staff or fellow students / volunteers is prohibited. Likewise, sexual harassment of fellow Muller Stud Namibia CC staff, or local people by students / volunteers is also prohibited. 
  • Drugs – The manufacture, possession, use, purchase and/or sale of illegal drugs as defined by the laws of Namibia is strictly forbidden while at Muller Stud Namibia CC. Prescription drugs may only be purchased and used by the individual indicated on the prescription, in keeping with the intended-use guidelines. Anyone found using or distributing illegal drugs will be asked to leave of their own expense.
  • Alcohol policy –Muller Stud Namibia CC does not support the purchase of any alcohol. The company’s Executive Director, General Manager or other designated staff has the discretion to remove individuals from Muller Stud Namibia CC who consume alcohol in a time and manner that endangers the safety and/or productivity of the exhibition.
  • NO FEEDING OF ANY ANIMALS UNLESS SUPERVISED AND PART OF WORK ROUTINE 
  • No smoking in the veld, vehicles or in any rooms. Please familiarize yourself with the smoking policy. 
  • It is forbidden to walk in the bush unless authorized by management. No Crossing of Fences, Volunteers / Students are only allowed on farm roads; 
  • No private GPS permitted, only GPS’s which are supplied by Muller Stud Namibia CC. 
  • Notification of any chronic illnesses are to be reported to management. 
  • All photos & documents taken on Muller Stud Namibia CC is the property of the company and needs to be handed back to the overseeing manager or the APU team. 
  • No Hunting of any form of any animal or bird will be allowed on the property by the Volunteers / Students. In event that any Volunteer / Student makes himself guilty of such act, it will be seen as poaching and will be dealt with according to the law of Namibia; 
  • No visitors without permission and Volunteers / Students will be responsible for the wellbeing of their visitors as well as for their actions; Permission should be formally applied for at the office in terms of the necessary documents. 
  • The Company has the right to search the houses of the Volunteers / Students at reasonable times; 
  • Volunteers / Students may not make fires in any other place except for the designated areas; 
  • Volunteers / Students have to be careful when fire is made in the hot water donkey 
  • Water and electricity will be used in a responsible manner; 
  • Volunteers / Students may not use farm property for private use except when organized beforehand with management; they will be responsible for lost or breaking of said property; 
  • No trading of rations or food collected on farm; 
  • All Volunteers / Students must sign an indemnity form. 
  • Volunteers / Students are strictly responsible to ensure transport for private use at all times.
Dress code
What to wear and how to present yourself: 
  • Hair is to be clean and presented in a neutral fashion. 
  • No heavily scented perfumes/colognes/lotions out of respect for those with allergies you may come in contact with. 
  • Follow proper basic hygiene practices, shower or bathe with soap, use deodorant, brush your teeth and use mouthwash. 
  • Makeup is to be understated and any facial hair must be trimmed, tidy and clean. 
  • Jewelry is to be understated and conservative and worn in moderation to ensure safety. 
  • Clean and trim your fingernails 
  • Select shoes appropriate to the activity. 
  • All clothing, shoes, accessories and so on must be clean, in good repair and properly prepared (for example, polished.)
A Few Guidelines for appropriate dressing: 
  • Adequate dressing at all times (knee shorts and proper t-shirt) proper bush clothes (no walking top-less) 
  • No hot pants (tight/form fitting) allowed, please wear proper shorts 
  • Low-rise pants, please make sure that your pants cover you properly, in front and back, as you might be doing physical work, bending etc., we do not want ‘unpleasant views’ please. 
  • Pants/Shorts Must be appropriate size 
  • Hot pants and running shorts are not allowed, unless you are out jogging/exercising (i.e., Under Armor, Nike, Adidas etc.) 
  • Shirts Must be appropriate size 
  • Ladies shirts – to appropriately cover your stomach & breasts 
  • Plunging neckline will not be permitted. 
  • Transparent tops and/or visible spaghetti straps are not permitted 
  • Please DO NOT bring with/wear any piece of clothing that is TOO SNUG or TOO SHORT. Form-fitting clothes are NOT PERMITTED


Typical day

As there are no set times and we are working with animals anything can happen, but a typical day starts with morning feeding, animal counts,
and reports on animals. It is also worth noting, that our activities vary in the seasons. After the rainy season when the wild grass is enough, feeding does not ...

Typical day

As there are no set times and we are working with animals anything can happen, but a typical day starts with morning feeding, animal counts,
and reports on animals. It is also worth noting, that our activities vary in the seasons. After the rainy season when the wild grass is enough, feeding does not take place.

On the rare occasion that we have an orphaned rhino, you may be involved in helping with the care of the baby rhino. 

Preparations
  • preparations for morning & afternoon feeding
  • cleaning of water and feeding bowls
  • helping with fixing breeding camp's fencing
  • general farm work
  • animal counts
  • collecting data
Admin
  • entering all data into a database
  • births
  • deaths
  • vaccinations
  • DNA testing (when available)
  • Fixing etc
General Work
  • helping with broken fencing
  • fixing gates
  • fixing broken water pipes
  • making sure the feed is properly prepped and ready for the next days feeding
  • general helping on the reserve
HAVING FUN!!!

Free-time activities

You will be able to take a trip to Damaraland or the great Etosha National Park.

Free-time activities

You will be able to take a trip to Damaraland or the great Etosha National Park.


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

1. CV 2. Valid Passport 3. Identity Document 4. Drivers License 5. Traveling Visa. Flight Details 7. Medical & Travel Insurance

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 07:00 - 18:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Rhino Momma Project

Your volunteering fees include your accommodation housing which has hot water, a fully equipped kitchen including a fridge, oven/stove, and washing machine.

Accommodation

The volunteer house is situated right on the reserve in the bushveld, with beautiful views of the surrounding nature. 
The house has two bedrooms, sleeping two people each and an en-suite bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped including a fridge, oven/stove, and washing machine.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Airport Pickup at Hosea Kutako International Airport

An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

Food & Beverages

Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. We assist you to find cheap flights to Namibia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Namibia provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Namibia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Namibia. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

This project is up and running throughout the year, activities varying with the seasons. 

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 1,415€
3 weeks 2,117€
4 weeks 2,794€
5 weeks 3,555€
6 weeks 4,142€
7 weeks 4,820€
8 weeks 5,510€
9 weeks 6,183€
10 weeks 6,861€
11 weeks 7,541€
12 weeks 8,207€
50 weeks (max. stay) 29,291€
Average fees 646€/week

Program fees

646€ per week 2 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

2 - 50 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Rhino Momma Project during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Rhino Momma Project

Perfect 4.6 rating (9 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2010

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

Amber-Lee

Spoken languages: English

About the project

It’s time to take real action. It’s a widely known fact that rhinos are on the brink of extinction – but not if we do our part in saving and protecting them.

Meet your organization

The Rhino Momma Project was born when the son of the owner, was tasked to do a school project on conservation when he was 16 years old. The assignment included an oral part and he settled on talking about saving the White Rhino from extinction by populating Namibia and Africa by breeding as many calves as possible on our reserve.

This idea inspired us to take action and the first Rhino was purchased in August 2011, a five-year-old bull that we named Cedrick.

To establish a breeding pair, a White Rhino cow with a heifer (female calf) were purchased at a game auction in May 2012. By January 2013, we celebrated the arrival of the first calf and with that, the Rhino Momma Project took off!

With these events, a deep love was born for the Rhino species, and we have since dedicated our lives and resources to protecting and breeding these magnificent animals!

In our mission, we are passionate and deliberate in our actions to save the magnificent White Rhinoceros from extinction, and we do this through anti-poaching, conservation education, and as a top priority, breeding new calves to repopulate Namibia and Africa.

We envision a world where wild Rhino numbers are stable and increasing and more importantly, where Rhinos are safe, and protected by communities that have a profound appreciation for them. 

From January 2013 to March 2022, 124 calves were born at the Rhino Momma Project! 

Be a part of saving this iconic species from extinction. They need all the help they can get with round-the-clock feeding and behavioral observation, data management, admin, the general well-being of these animals and so much more. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work up close with these beautiful animals and be a part of their legacy.

By volunteering with us, you will do exactly that. Taking care of such large, magnificent animals is no easy task, therefore any extra helping hand is greatly appreciated not only by our team but especially by our rhinos. 

9 reviews · rating4.6

Johannna Decker rating5

2022 at Rhino Conservation

I decided to visit the Rhino Momma Project , because I love Rhinos and Africa more than anything and it was one of the most magical , amazing and inspiring experiences in my life. When I arrived at the Project, I met the most wonderful People they showed me around , everyone was so friendly and ...
Desiree Le Roux rating4.8

2021 at Rhino Conservation

Rhino conservation with a dedicated team of professionals. A great experience to see the different sides of a conservation effort coming together in one place. Activities included: daily monitoring, feeding during dry season, checking on the health of certain individuals, moving animals between ...
Mathilde FOUAN rating4.2

2021 at Rhino Conservation

If you are looking for a meaningful adventure, where you can make yourself helpful while enjoying the beauty of the wildlife, you are definitely at the right place! Thank you again Juliette and the team for this incredible month, I lived an amazing experience! The hardest part of it all is to ...
Clemence DX rating4.2

2021 at Rhino Conservation

Live in the middle of nowhere, between the wildlife It’s my third time in Namibia with this volunteer program. I’m in love of this place. Why? It’s simple. After few steps in this game farm, you are directly in contact with the wildlife, the nature and the bush so characteristic of ...
Peter Morgan rating4

2021 at Rhino Conservation

As a volunteer fortunate enough to have had the opportunity and privilege to work alongside the Rhino Momma team, I have experienced what a blend of passion and determination can achieve. The project is an excellent example of what can be done at grass-root level. Operating almost entirely on one ...
Alanna Connor rating4.8

2020 at Rhino Conservation

I went to Muller Stud as part of my zoology course at university, I wanted to gain real field work experience, and it was perfect for that ! I had a great time and gathered data to use in my bachelors dissertation. It is hard work and I was always busy but I had a couple of breaks, for example I ...

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