• Life On Land

Penguin Sanctuary

location
6 - 12 veckor  ·  Ålder 18 - 50+
rating  Stor 4.4  · 
  Verifierad av Volunteer World
  Bra Svarsfrekvens

Höjdpunkter

  • Experience the South African way of life by living with a Host Family or amongst other participants in the shared volunteer house.
  • Contribute to the protection of an endangered species and play your part in their conservation
  • Further your career working with animals by making a difference in another country

Höjdpunkter

  • Experience the South African way of life by living with a Host Family or amongst other participants in the shared volunteer house.
  • Contribute to the protection of an 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 cities, Cape Town.
  • Explore the rest of the 'Safari Superpower' South Africa and see incredible animals in their natural environment.

    • Särskilt lämplig för

    Ålder 18+
    Singlar
    Par
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    By contributing at the penguin sanctuary, you work side by side with wildlife specialists and you'll be making a big impact on the conservation of this endangered species

    With their population decreasing by nearly 90% in the last 50 to 60 years, the African penguin is now one of the world’s most endangered species. Commercial fishing is a major cause, as it leaves the penguins with very little food to find. Oil pollution is another big contributor and also the lack ...

    Om programmet

    With their population decreasing by nearly 90% in the last 50 to 60 years, the African penguin is now one of the world’s most endangered species. Commercial fishing is a major cause, as it leaves the penguins with very little food to find. Oil pollution is another big contributor and also the lack of protected breeding grounds results in penguin parents struggling to protect their eggs and hatchlings from predators.

    The penguin and seabird project in Cape Town is in a lagoon area, about 15 minutes from the city centre. The rehabilitation centre is an important sanctuary for various species of seabirds, including the extremely endangered African penguins, albatrosses, petrels and skuas. You’ll work closely with other volunteers from around the world, as well as local veterinarians and rehabilitation workers, to find animals, treat them and release them back into the wild. The centre is split into different areas, so you may find yourself working indoors helping the animals who are being treated, or you may be outside working along the sea.

    Typisk dag

    A normal working day starts around 8am and ends at around 5:30 pm across five days, whether that is weekdays, weekends or public holidays. A lot of our volunteers find that renting a car together for the duration of their program is a good idea, as the commute via public transport can be a bit ...

    Typisk dag

    A normal working day starts around 8am and ends at around 5:30 pm across five days, whether that is weekdays, weekends or public holidays. A lot of our volunteers find that renting a car together for the duration of their program is a good idea, as the commute via public transport can be a bit long. After you have found your feet and completed your training, you will start working on the sea, to help capture animals in need of care. You’ll also start contributing to beach and marine projects, such as securing breeding grounds or releasing recovered animals into the wild.

    Fritidsaktiviteter

     Cape Town is one of the most picturesque major cities in the world and has millions of tourists visit every year. It is world-renowned for it's breathtaking landscapes, yet also it's wildlife. They are numerous safaris available, which many volunteers will try on their days off. It also has a huge ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

     Cape Town is one of the most picturesque major cities in the world and has millions of tourists visit every year. It is world-renowned for it's breathtaking landscapes, yet also it's wildlife. They are numerous safaris available, which many volunteers will try on their days off. It also has a huge range of marine animals, and for the thrill seekers, there's even the chance to go shark cage diving! It is a major international city, so there are loads of opportunities to go shopping and areas to visit.

    Table Mountain is also one the world's major tourist attractions, which everyone who goes to Cape Town will hike.

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimiålder: 18 år

    För att kunna delta i programmet måste du vara minst 18 år gammal på programmets startdatum. Det kan finnas undantag om du kan visa upp tillstånd från din(a) vårdnadshavare eller om du åtföljs av dina föräldrar.

    Språkfärdigheter

    Du måste tala Engelska (grundnivå)

    Kontroll av kriminell bakgrund

    krävs

    Dokument som krävs

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

    Begränsningar av nationalitet

    Inga begränsningar. Hjälpande händer från hela världen är välkomna.

    Andra Färdigheter

    A passion for working with animals is essential. Any previous experience or education with animals is beneficial, but not required.

    Tidsåtgång

    Din hjälp kommer att behövas på Måndag, Tisdag, Onsdag, Torsdag och Fredag

    Vad som ingår

    Vad som ingår

    Tjänster av Rainbow Garden Village

    What's Included

    • Organization of the entire stay including placement in the project
    • Non-binding flight consultation
    • Individual advice from the RGV-Team in Munich
    • Support with your travel preparations (Vaccinations, insurance, safety, etc.)
    • Comprehensive RGV Travel-ABC for your travel preparations
    • Rainbow Family T-Shirt
    • Orientation program with the local team
    • Personal contact and guidance by the RGV Team on site
    • Accommodation in a host family, volunteer house or apartment
    • Meals: Breakfast and dinner (host family), breakfast (Volunteer Home), self-catering (apartment)
    • 2x airport transfer
    • 24/h emergency number
    • Certificate of participation/ internship
    • Introductory course on personal development

    Hämtning på flygplatsen på Cape Town International Airport

    One of our friendly team will be ready and waiting at the airport, to make sure you're fully comfortable in your new environment.

    Boende

    Living with a host family, you will allow you to dive deeper into the culture of the local community. Living with a host family will allow you to learn more about the traditions and how things work. All our host families have running water and electricity. 

    There is also our shared volunteer houses. Here, you live in the house together with other volunteers. In addition to the bedrooms, the volunteers have numerous bathrooms and a fully equipped communal kitchen (where your breakfast and dinner will be prepared each day) There is also a large living room with satellite TV and our on-site cook.

    There is also an option to upgrade an have your very own apartment, which you can share with up to 4 other volunteers. Please enquire with the team for more information and availability.

    Mat och Dryck

    Your meals are included throughout the programme, with breakfast and dinner provided for you. It'll give you an insight into how the locals live, and you'll get to try some of the tasty local dishes and cuisines on offer.

    Tillgång till Internet

    Begränsad tillgång till projektområdet

    Vad ingår INTE?

    Vad ingår INTE?

    Flygbiljetter

    Den närmaste flygplatsen är Cape Town International Airport (CPT) i Cape Town. Vi hjälper dig att hitta billiga flyg till Sydafrika. HITTA BILLIGA FLYG

    Reseförsäkring

    Att resa utomlands är ett äventyr och det är alltid bäst att vara förberedd. Plötslig sjukdom eller skada, avbokning eller stöld - en reseförsäkring för Sydafrika ger trygghet och är ett plus att ha. FÅ ETT PRISFÖRSLAG

    Vacciner

    Om du har för avsikt att arbeta som volontär i Sydafrika bör du söka medicinsk rådgivning innan du börjar din sociala resa. Kontrollera vilka vaccinationer som krävs för Sydafrika. KONTROLL AV VACCIN

    Detaljer vid ankomsten

    Before you even depart, the team 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 South Africa, you will land in Cape Town, and we accept arrivals in on Thursdays. Here you will be welcomed at the airport by a member of the team in South Africa (you will recognise each other by their branded t-shirts). From here, we drive you directly to the office in Cape Town. The drive from the airport is a first small highlight as you'll get your first glimpse of Table Mountain. The rest of the day is used to move into your accommodation and get to know your new surroundings.

    Once settled, your stay begins with an orientation. As soon as you arrive, we will give you your South Africa starter package, which includes a city map, SIM card, and other useful things to make your stay easier. During a workshop in the office, you will learn more about South Africa and its people. Our team will introduce you to a bit of the Cape Town slang and give you valuable safety, transportation, money tips and much more. In addition, you will explore Cape Town on a guided city bus tour with your fellow volunteers.

    Your program will start with an introduction day, and then you will get straight to work. You will be given a plan by one of the team and then you will be sent off to explore the site. In your first few days, you will likely be working inside the centre, with the injured or sick animals. You may be preparing food, cleaning the animal housing, pools and other areas. 

    Tillgänglighet
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    Pris för programmet

    6 veckor (min. vistelse) 1 890€
    7 veckor 2 125€
    8 veckor 2 360€
    9 veckor 2 595€
    10 veckor 2 830€
    11 veckor 3 065€
    12 veckor (max. vistelse) 3 300€
    Genomsnittliga priser 295€/vecka

    Pris för programmet

    295€ per vecka 6 - 12 veckor Ålder 18 - 50+

    Betalningsmetoder

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

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    Varaktighet

    6 - 12 veckor

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    Slutbetalning

    Din slutbetalning kommer att överenskommas med Rainbow Garden Village under ansökningsprocessen. Vanliga lösningar är antingen via banköverföring eller kontant betalning på projektplatsen.

    Möt din programledare

    Rainbow Garden Village

    Stor 4.4 rating (25 fältrapporter)

    Non-profit - grundades 1999

    Verifierad av Volunteer World

      Bra Svarsfrekvens

    Värd är

    Steffen

    Talade språk: Engelska, Spanska, Tyska

    Om projektet

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

    Möt din programledare

    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 fältrapporter · rating4.4

    Eliot Jacquemin rating3.8

    2024 at Penguin Sanctuary

    J'ai beaucoup apprécié ce projet. L'organisation fut globalement assez bonne, je n'ai pas eu de soucis. J'ai appris énormément de choses sur les pingouins et les défis qu'ils doivent combattre au quotidien, c'était très inspirant. ..
    Lucas rating5

    2023 at Penguin Sanctuary

    After my A-levels, I was interested in doing voluntary service abroad, specifically in the field of nature and animals. I found an interesting volunteer project in South Africa in the animal sector at Rainbow Garden Village. For two months I was in a project with penguins. Sick penguins from the ...
    Annika S rating5

    2019 at Penguin Sanctuary

    I liked the project a lot - penguins are and remain simply funny. However, they can be quite "beastly" and "aggressive" and have bitten me quite hard more than once - just the normal behaviour of wild animals. I could never really be angry with them. The staff make sure that the penguins have as ...
    Elisa rating5

    2018 at Penguin Sanctuary

    I spent my first two months a little outside the city centre in Cape Town, because that's where my first project - a seabird sanctuary - was located. There I lived with a host family, a woman and her mother, to be more precise. At first, it wasn't really what I had imagined, alone in a host family ...
    Lara N rating5

    2024 at Kindergarten in Crete

    I am sharing my incredible experience with volunteer world. The program gave me the opportunity to volunteer in greece, meet other volunteers from other countries, to gain work related knowledge, & to experience the lifestyle in the beautiful island of crete. The program was very organized from the ...
    Katharina Höfner rating5

    2024 at Veterinary Clinic Assistant

    Ich habe mich während meines Aufenthalts absolut wohl gefühlt! Da ich schon Vorkenntnisse durch meinen Beruf als TFA hatte, konnte ich mich sehr gut einbringen und durfte super viel helfen! Das Team hat mich herzlich aufgenommen und mir Vertrauen geschenkt. Ich bin sehr dankbar, dass ich diese ...

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