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Tracking & Rescue Dog Trainer
2 - 24 weeks
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Age 18 - 50+
Excellent 4.8
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Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Excellent 4.8 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
2 - 24 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Very high response rate
Volunteer project with the highest quality.
This project sets unprecedented standards in quality - an unparalleled level of excellence.
Highlights
- Learning the theory of tracking and canine behaviour and psychology.
- Learning canine first aid to care for injured or distressed dogs during rescue missions.
- Preparing dogs for search and rescue operations, including locating missing persons.
- Running scent detection training in different environments with various materials.
- Conducting tracking and snare sweeps in various terrains.
- Learning the theory of tracking and canine behaviour and psychology.
- Learning canine first aid to care for injured or distressed dogs during rescue missions.
- Preparing dogs for search and rescue operations, including locating missing persons.
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Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
50+
About the program
Help dogs from overcrowded shelters find a new purpose by providing basic training and care.
Training dogs for conservation
On this rescue dogs for wildlife conservation program, you’ll be active and on your feet most days working with rescue dogs of all kinds. This is a physically demanding and highly rewarding program – what animal lover doesn’t want to be surrounded by furry friends ...
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Typical day
- 6:00AM: Wake up and make breakfast as a team.
- 6:30 AM Project work: Conduct search & rescue, scent or medical training sessions with the dogs or complete tracking and snare sweeps.
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Break for lunch and escape the midday heat.
- 3:00- 4:30 PM: Complete admin and theory sessions.
- 4:30 PM ...
Free-time activities
The accommodation is located 15 minutes from Victoria Falls town. There are many activities to do at the falls, including national park game drives, sunset river cruises and game cruises, Devils Pool, bungee jumping, gorge swings, and many restaurants offering a variety of dining options from fine ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
2025 dates:
- 06 Jan 2025
- 20 Jan 2025
- 03 Feb 2025
- 17 Feb 2025
- 03 Mar 2025
- 17 Mar 2025
- 31 Mar 2025
- 14 Apr 2025
- 28 Apr 2025
- 12 May 2025
- 26 May 2025
- 09 Jun 2025
- 23 Jun 2025
- 07 Jul 2025
- 21 Jul 2025
- 04 Aug 2025
- 18 Aug 2025
- 01 Sep 2025
- 15 Sep 2025
- 29 Sep 2025
- 13 Oct 2025
- 27 Oct 2025
- 10 Nov 2025
- 24 Nov 2025
- 08 Dec 2025
- 22 Dec 2025
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
2 weeks (min. stay)
1,975€
4 weeks
2,795€
6 weeks
3,745€
8 weeks
4,595€
10 weeks
5,745€
12 weeks
6,895€
14 weeks
8,045€
16 weeks
9,195€
18 weeks
10,345€
20 weeks
11,445€
22 weeks
12,645€
24 weeks (max. stay)
13,795€
Average fees
781€/week
Meet your organization
GVI
Excellent 4.8
(221 reviews)
Agency - founded in 1998
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Coordinated by
Bianca
Spoken languages: English
About the project
GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.
221 reviews · 4.8
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