Basic Farm Work Assistant

location
4 - 12 settimane  ·  Età 18 - 50+

rating  Eccezionale 4.9  · 
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Particolarmente adatto per

Età 18+
Singoli
Coppie
Gruppi

Sul programma

Volunteers will be involved in day-to-day tasks and activities on the farm.

Everything we do on the farm contributes to the conservation of endangered species. At the end of the day, every little bit of help and support received from volunteers directly helps with the conservation and saving of some of the most endangered species in Africa.

You will be working alongside our ...

Sul programma

Everything we do on the farm contributes to the conservation of endangered species. At the end of the day, every little bit of help and support received from volunteers directly helps with the conservation and saving of some of the most endangered species in Africa.

You will be working alongside our permanent staff, for example, a para-vet, conservationists, rangers and agricultural specialists.

Volunteers are expected to assist in day-to-day tasks to help the team reach their goals more efficiently.   We will be there to mentor and assist you where needed and get to know you better.  No special equipment is needed to bring along.

Basic Farm Work

  • Development projects: rehabilitation camps, building water sources for new camps and other needed structures, accommodations etc. Visual patrols on foot: looking for objects that can injure the wildlife, like looking for wires, tracks, etc.
  • Rehabilitation of old farmland:  breaking down of old fences, disposing of rubbish, wires and snares, vegetation control, setting up needed developments,
  • Dam and water management
  • Rain gauges: Good record keeping and management of the amount of fallen rain.
  • Firebreaks: Help maintain firebreaks.
  • Farm maintenance: Leaking water troughs, setting new pipelines for new water sources, dam management, and solar panel maintenance.
  • Fence maintenance: Fences need to be patrolled and fixed where broken by animals

Beneficial to Wildlife

  • Construct a (little) pond. Birds, lizards, spiders, dragonflies, chameleons, and frogs will be attracted.  
  • They eat insects, which harm the crops.  
  • Create a system for them.  
  • Provide habitat by making little houses for them.  
  • Construct birdhouses.  Water features.

Basic Mechanics

  • Basic mechanic work on farm implements, cars etc
  • Upkeep of records
  • Stocktaking of tools etc


Giornata tipica

A normal workday is on average 8 hrs with a 2 hr lunch break.  Starting at 07:00 and ends at +-17:00 depending on what is happening the day.  Work ranges from light to heavy physical work, helping with feeding of animals, cleaning of water & feeding bowls, fencing, helping with baling of lucerne, ...

Giornata tipica

A normal workday is on average 8 hrs with a 2 hr lunch break.  Starting at 07:00 and ends at +-17:00 depending on what is happening the day.  Work ranges from light to heavy physical work, helping with feeding of animals, cleaning of water & feeding bowls, fencing, helping with baling of lucerne, gardening, vegetation mapping, animal observations, all day to day tasks on a working farm.


Attività del tempo libero

ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

Etosha National Park is considered one of the best game-viewing locations in the world. "Etosha" means in Oshivambo "Great White Place", obviously derived from the vast salt pan that constitutes a large portion of the Park's surface area.

The Etosha National Park is one of ...

Attività del tempo libero

ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

Etosha National Park is considered one of the best game-viewing locations in the world. "Etosha" means in Oshivambo "Great White Place", obviously derived from the vast salt pan that constitutes a large portion of the Park's surface area.

The Etosha National Park is one of Namibia's favourite natural attractions. The park is located around Etosha Pan, a low-lying area of approximately 6,000 square kilometres, which, in times of heavy rainfall, may form a shallow lake which draws vast numbers of waterfowl. In other times, the lake as such dries out, but trees, grassland and pools remain, drawing a rich collection of game and birds, one of the best game viewing areas in Africa from the largest to the smallest. 

At the east end of the pan is Fort Namutoni, which the Germans built, then attacked, taken and destroyed by the Ovambos. After retaking the fort, the Germans rebuilt it, and today it is perfectly preserved, looking like a Foreign Legion fort lifted straight from the Sahara.

Other camps in the Park are Halali and Okaukeujo, and the latest additions are Dolomite Resort and Olifantsrus Campsite.

Around the Park, there are a number of the best accommodation establishments in Namibia. These are extremely popular amongst visitors as they are located close to the different entry points to the Park.

VINGEKLIP - THE ROCK FINGER

The Vingerklip, 95 km West of Outjo, is the geological leftover of a Ugab Terrace. Its geological history can be read like an open book when looking at the layers of the conglomerate. The Rock Finger stand on a hilltop and has a height of 929 m above sea level. The rock itself is 35 metres high. Visitors can climb the hill to view the rock formation, but it is prohibited to climb the Vingerklip.

Travelling westwards en route to Khorixas is the Ugab Vingerklip (finger of rock) situated amongst the rugged Ugab Terraces. If you stay on the tarred road, you will miss this. About 35 m high, this distinctive monolith has been moulded into its curious shape by erosion.

The Ugab River cut down the highland until the Canyons became only some stone pillars, comparable to the Monument Valley in America. The best known is the Vingerklip. Vinger=Finger, because it is so thin and high.

The hills of the Ugab Terrace, near the town, deserve special mention for their unusual shapes. A particularly interesting section can be found on the Setenghi property, where some of the formations have been likened to castles from the middle ages. These are made of conglomerate and stand on the edge of a plateau that stretches for more than 80km and eventually forms the northern boundary of the Ugab River Valley.

TOURS

There are various short tours available guided by local guides, for example, Desert Tour to go and see the Desert Elephants.  More information on request.


Requisiti

Requisiti

Età minima: 18 anni

Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 18 anni alla data di inizio del programma. Potrebbero esserci delle esenzioni se si è in grado di fornire il permesso del proprio tutore legale o se si è accompagnati dai propri genitori.

Competenze linguistiche

È necessario parlare di Inglese (livello base)

Requisiti di formazione

a livello

Controllo dei precedenti penali

necessario

Documenti necessari

Criminal background, Visa and Medical Insurance

Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

Altre competenze

willingness to help were needed and learn new things!

Impegno di tempo

Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì, venerdì e sabato da 07:00 - 17:00

Servizi inclusi

Servizi inclusi

Servizi per Muller Stud Namibia

OUR PRICES INCLUDE:

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

Alloggio

The volunteer quarters consist of one chalet with two double rooms (sharing).

Bedding is provided. Please bring your own towel.

Each room has 2 single beds and a cupboard for each person.

All rooms have their own bathroom with a hot shower and flush toilets.

Open plan kitchen, a washing machine, solar electricity with a veranda and view of the veld.

Free Wi-Fi. 

A breakage fee of US$ 20-00 will be charged (cash) and refunded when you check out.




Accesso a Internet

Accesso limitato al sito del progetto

Cosa NON è incluso?

Cosa NON è incluso?

Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Hosea Kutako International Airport

Neanche il prelievo dall'aeroporto è incluso nel costo del programma.

Cibo e Bevande

Cibo, snack o bevande sono a pagamento.

Biglietti aerei

L'aeroporto più vicino è Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) a Windhoek. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Namibia. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

Assicurazione di viaggio

Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Namibia offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

Vaccini

Se avete intenzione di fare volontariato a Namibia dovete chiedere un parere medico prima di iniziare il vostro viaggio sociale. Controllare le vaccinazioni richieste per Namibia. CHECKER PER I VACCINI

Dettagli all'arrivo

All year,  Transfers from Outjo to the farm is early mornings, before 08:00 am.  It is advised that you stay in Outjo the night before, contact details for backpackers will be given. There is transfers on most days, but we prefer it on a Thursday.

Disponibilità
gen feb mar apr mag giu lug ago set ott nov dic

Tariffe del programma

4 settimane (soggiorno min.) 1.397€
6 settimane 2.095€
8 settimane 2.793€
12 settimane (soggiorno max.) 4.190€
Tariffe medie 349€/settimana

Tariffe del programma

349€ tariffe settimanali 4 - 12 settimane Età 18 - 50+

Modalità di pagamento

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NESSUNA COMMISSIONE PER LA CARTA DI CREDITO


Durata

4 - 12 settimane

Deposito

Il deposito serve semplicemente a prenotare il vostro posto di volontario. I pagamenti sono gestiti da PayPal, il nostro fornitore globale di fiducia. Se non avete un conto PayPal, potete pagare anche con carta di credito.


Pagamento Finale

Il pagamento finale sarà concordato con Muller Stud Namibia durante il processo di candidatura. Le soluzioni più comuni sono il bonifico bancario o il pagamento in contanti presso la sede del progetto.


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Muller Stud Namibia

Eccezionale 4.9 rating (11 recensioni)

Agenzia - fondata nel 2014

Verificato da Volunteer World

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Ospitato da

Amber-Lee

Lingue parlate: Inglese, Afrikaans

Sul progetto

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

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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 recensioni · rating4.9

Sylvia Gabel rating4.8

2018 at Basic Farm Work Assistant

We had an amazing time at this farm. Cher and Jaco welcomed us very friendly and invited us on our first day to have lunch at their house. Right in the evening of the day we arrived we also met the other guys (students, volunteers and workers) that were working at the farm at the same time. We got ...
Clemence Durouchoux rating4

2018 at Basic Farm Work Assistant

At first, I just want to write, my experience at Muller Stud was just amazing and unique. I spent 3 months in this game farm and it was not enough. During my stay I took care of dogs and big animals like rhinos. And what I appreciated in this volunteering is, people are listenning to your remarks ...
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 ...
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. ..
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 ...
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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