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Husbandry

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12 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Outstanding 4.9  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate


Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups

About the program

Interns being involved in daily caring, handling & looking after wildlife & some domestic animals, game captures, working with sick or injured animals.

INTERNSHIP - Veterinary / Animal Science / Wildlife Biology / Wildlife Management

  • Game capture: Help with game capture 
  • Injured animals: Help treat and look after the sick and wounded animals
  • Administration: Help with day to day administration
  • Clinic: Cleaning of the clinic, equipment
  • Game Count: He

About the program

INTERNSHIP - Veterinary / Animal Science / Wildlife Biology / Wildlife Management

  • Game capture: Help with game capture 
  • Injured animals: Help treat and look after the sick and wounded animals
  • Administration: Help with day to day administration
  • Clinic: Cleaning of the clinic, equipment
  • Game Count: Herbivores of all sizes are an integral part of African ecosystems. It is creatural to understand local ungulate population dynamics and migrations to ensure enough water supply.  At the same time, ungulate populations need to be assessed against the available vegetation to avoid damage to the ecosystem, for example from overgrazing. The volunteers will participate in regular game counts on either horseback, in the hide at the waterhole or by car to assist these monitoring efforts.  Muller Stud is home to large herds of Oryx (gemsbok), Kudu, Eland, Sable, Water Buck, Springbuck and many more, but also contains fewer known species such as the Dik-Dik, Klipspringer etc.  Ostrich populations will also be counted.
  • Camera Traps: This resource is also vital to the reserve and helps with identification as well as continuous monitoring of wildlife populations we also rely on motion-triggered camera traps.  Because the cameras record data 24/7 and every day of the year, they often capture information that humans might have missed. The cameras are non-selective and therefore capture data on all wildlife that pass in front of them, be they carnivores, herbivores, birds or others. This helps the researchers assess which species are present, and where they are most active, especially for animals that are usually very cryptic or entirely nocturnal such as the Hyena’s, Cheetahs and even the Bush babies. The cameras are non-invasive and sometimes record interesting behavioral data that we would otherwise have no access to. Volunteers will help set cameras in the field (for example at water points, cheetah marking trees, caves etc.), maintain them (refresh batteries and memory cards) but also go through the abundance of images to assess and structure the data recorded.


Typical day

We usually start at about 07:00 am and finish around 17:00 pm. But it all depends on what is happening on the day. 2hr lunch break 

Typical day

We usually start at about 07:00 am and finish around 17:00 pm. But it all depends on what is happening on the day. 2hr lunch break 


Free-time activities

I your free time there is various things to do, on and of the farm. On the farm, go for a walk, bird watching, swimming.  Off the farm, go on safari/tour and explore the country, Etosha National Park is just around the corner 

Free-time activities

I your free time there is various things to do, on and of the farm. On the farm, go for a walk, bird watching, swimming.  Off the farm, go on safari/tour and explore the country, Etosha National Park is just around the corner 


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)

Education Requirements

Vetenirary Science/Field at University level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

Criminal Background, Travel Visa, Medical Insurance and proof of education

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

The willingness to help where needed, be able to adapt to new situations and learn new things

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 07:00 - 17:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Muller Stud Namibia

  • Transfer to and from the town of Outjo on Thursdays to Muller Stud
  • Accommodation & bedding on Muller Stud Reserve
  • Full support and assistance from your program coordinator throughout your time at Muller Stud

Accommodation

  • The volunteer/intern accommodation consists of 12 rooms (sharing) and 1 x 2 bedroom chalet, housing 4 students/interns (sharing)
  • Bedding is provided.
  • Each room is equipped with 2 single beds and a cupboard for each person.
  • All rooms have their own bathroom with a hot shower and flush toilets.
  • Rooms are situated at the foot of a mountain, very good for early morning exercise! 
  • a cash deposit of US$ 20-00 will be charged as a breakage fee and will be refunded on checkout

Internet Access

Limited 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

Our program runs throughout the year.



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

Program fees

12 weeks (min. stay) 3,591€
24 weeks (max. stay) 7,182€
Average fees 299€/week

Program fees

299€ per week 12 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

12 - 24 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 Muller Stud Namibia during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Muller Stud Namibia

Outstanding 4.9 rating (11 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2014

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

Amber-Lee

Spoken languages: English, Afrikaans

About the project

Come to experience Africa at its best, while your contribution will help with Namibia's Rhino conservation...

Meet your organization

Muller Stud is a private game reserve, located close to the World renowned Etosha National Park, Namibia, aiming to convert old cattle farmland to a game reserve, and thereby to conserve large game.

One of our goals is to help with the conservation of Namibia's white rhino population, therefore Muller Stud support one of Namibia's largest white rhino breeding programs in Namibia.

We are looking for energetic, vibrant volunteers who want to learn more about conservation and make a difference.

Be part of this exciting wildlife development and join our team for an unforgettable adventure in beautiful Namibia.

By volunteering at Muller Stud you will help save and conserve our iconic whine rhino species from extinction.

11 reviews · rating4.9

Joelle Gutschmidt rating4.8

2018 at Husbandry

My name is Joelle Guthschmidt, I am 26 years old and I am originally from the Netherlands. I worked for Muller Stud as a volunteer in June 2018 for a month and it was an amazing, unforgettable experience. I learned a lot and got plenty of responsibilities of working with wildlife, which made my time ...
Beautifull place, having the time of my life here. Very passionate and great people, fighting the good fight! The facilities are great, i expected to live in a tent or little hut before i arrived but nothing could be further from the truth, even though were in the middle of the bush i have all the ...
Mariska Bijsterbosch rating5

2020 at Wildlife Conservation Research Internship

From being a kid I always wanted to go to Africa, and later on I decided that I want to become involved in conservation work. I got the chance to do a four month internship here, and I had an amazing time! I now work and live in Namibia, and I regularly come back to the farm. It's very nice to see ...
In August 2018, I came to visit my sister, Clemence, who had been volunteering at the Farm for some months. I was firstly amazed to discover the Farm environment and the so many animals living at the Farm. But soon after, what amazed me even more, was the passion in every member of the Farm. ..
In 2019 I conducted a 4,5 month internship at MullerStud. Being here was an amazing experience! The people are all welcoming, helpful and very kind. Besides of only doing my research for my study Applied Biology, I also helped out a lot on the farm with the wildlife. Living in the student-house is ...
The summer of 2019 I spent at Muller Stud. When I arrived I was welcomed by a very kind and passionate group of people. The days were packed with awesome activities. Also, the days were packed with hard work. But at the end of the day, being a little tired felt really rewarding and there was a lot ...

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