{"id":19787,"date":"2019-07-04T13:36:43","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T11:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liveandlearn.de\/volunteering-in-south-africa\/wildlife-conservation\/freiwilligenarbeit-big-5-schutzprogramm\/"},"modified":"2021-01-21T16:26:52","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T15:26:52","slug":"big-5-conservation-volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/liveandlearn.de\/en\/volunteering-in-south-africa\/wildlife-conservation\/big-5-conservation-volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Big 5 Conservation Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1561490714570{padding-top: 5% !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"maintitle\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Big 5 Conservation Volunteer Programme in South Africa<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Participating in this Big 5 Conservation volunteer programme at South Africa&#8217;s famous Garden Route allows you a deep insight into core aspects of wildlife management in South Africa.\u00a0You will learn about conservation needs and threats of South Africa&#8217;s Big 5 such as lions, African elephant, leopards, Cape Buffalo and rhinos as well as smaller wild animals as well. At the same time you will have the unique opportunity to leave your fooprint and contribute to the sustainable wildlife conservation in South Africa!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Big 5 Conservation Volunteer programme is a perfect opportunity for aspiring wildlife conservationists who would like to collect valuable practical experiences in wildlife conservation in a country of the global South. It is also an incomparable experience for nature and wildlife enthusiasts or who would like to contribute to the conservation of South Africa\u2019s precious wildlife. Professional knowledge is not an essential requirement as you will be instructed and guided in all tasks.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"qode-advanced-tabs qode-advanced-tabs qode-advanced-horizontal-tab clearfix qode-advanced-tab-with-icon qode-advanced-tabs-column-4 clearfix\">\n\t<ul class=\"qode-advanced-tabs-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#tab-the-project\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-advanced-icon-frame\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-advanced-tab-text-after-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Project\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#tab-your-tasks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-advanced-icon-frame\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-advanced-tab-text-after-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYour Tasks\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#tab-fees-services\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-advanced-icon-frame\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-advanced-tab-text-after-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFees &amp; Services\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#tab-why-livelearn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-advanced-icon-frame\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-advanced-tab-text-after-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhy live&amp;learn\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<div class=\"qode-advanced-tab-container\" id=\"tab-the-project-693\" data-icon-pack=\"font_awesome\" data-icon-html=\"&lt;i class=&quot;qode_icon_font_awesome fa fa-certificate &quot; &gt;&lt;\/i&gt;\">[vc_column_text]The Big 5 Conservation Volunteer programme has been developed by a South African wildlife conservation expert to offer participants an incomparable volunteer experience, practical knowledge and diverse hands-on encounters with the world famous \u201cBig-Five\u201d animals of Africa as well as a multitude of other wild animals found in Africa.\u00a0 As a volunteer, you will learn numerous facets of operating a wildlife game reserve, and you will contribute to returning some of Africa\u2019s lands back to their original state \u2013 an African savannah teaming with wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As part of the programme, you will be working in three different game reserves along South Africas\u2019s fascinating Garden Route. You will be instructed and involved in many of the disciplines central to managing an African game reserve. Specific focus is placed on managing the wildlife, conservation, reserve maintenance, the tracking of free roaming cheetah, elephant care as well as various research projects. The course is run over two or four consecutive weeks, with the option of staying longer. Volunteers will also engage in night-time and dawn\/dusk activities, research, monitoring and patrolling.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Big 5 Conservation Volunteer program is a once in a lifetime opportunity for aspiring wildlife conservationists or nature enthusiasts.\u00a0 The program will demand much from participants, mentally and physically; however, the demands are well within the capabilities of most volunteers, and whilst being challenging, it is both enjoyable and exciting.\u00a0 It is an opportunity to learn invaluable new skills, experience Africa\u2019s unique environment and wildlife, be part of the difference that returns the environment to its natural, original state. It is not only about what you take with you, but the lasting effects of what you leave behind.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are a student of conservation management, biology, zoology, environmental education, or related fields you can get your participation accredited as an internship.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Like all our projects in the field of wildlife conservation, the work is done in game reserves with a strict <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HandsOffOurWildlife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;Hands-off&#8221; <\/a><\/strong>policy. This means that visitors and project staff do not have any physical contact with the animals except for medical reasons.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f6f1e9&#8243; side_padding=&#8221;1&#8243; padding_top=&#8221;10&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221;]<div class=\"q_icon_list\"><i class=\"qode_icon_font_awesome fa fa-map-marker qode-ili-icon-holder transparent\" style=\"color: #f07a19;\" ><\/i><p style=\"\">&lt;strong&gt;Place:&lt;\/strong&gt; Garden Route, about 400 km from Cape Town<\/p><\/div><div class=\"q_icon_list\"><i class=\"qode_icon_font_awesome fa fa-calendar qode-ili-icon-holder transparent\" style=\"color: #f07a19;\" ><\/i><p style=\"\">&lt;strong&gt;Starting Dates:&lt;\/strong&gt; Every Saturday, programme is closed from mid December to mid January<\/p><\/div><div class=\"q_icon_list\"><i class=\"qode_icon_font_awesome fa fa-clock-o qode-ili-icon-holder transparent\" style=\"color: #f07a19;\" ><\/i><p style=\"\">&lt;strong&gt;Duration:&lt;\/strong&gt; 2-12 Weeks<\/p><\/div><div class=\"q_icon_list\"><i class=\"qode_icon_font_awesome fa fa-sign-language qode-ili-icon-holder transparent\" style=\"color: #f07a19;\" ><\/i><p style=\"\">&lt;strong&gt;Focus Areas:&lt;\/strong&gt; Wildlife Management, Wildlife Conservation, Biodiversity, Sustainable Development, Research<\/p><\/div><div class=\"q_icon_list\"><i class=\"qode_icon_font_awesome fa fa-home qode-ili-icon-holder transparent\" style=\"color: #f07a19;\" ><\/i><p style=\"\">&lt;strong&gt;Accommodation:&lt;\/strong&gt; Shared accommodation in comfortable farm house<\/p><\/div><div class=\"q_icon_list\"><i class=\"qode_icon_font_awesome fa fa-clipboard qode-ili-icon-holder transparent\" style=\"color: #f07a19;\" ><\/i><p style=\"\">&lt;strong&gt;Requirements:&lt;\/strong&gt; Interest in wildlife and nature conservation, willingness to get involved in hands-on work<\/p><\/div><a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/liveandlearn.de\/kontakt\/\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"qbutton  default\" style=\"\">Get more information<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/div><div class=\"qode-advanced-tab-container\" id=\"tab-your-tasks-760\" data-icon-pack=\"dripicons\" data-icon-html=\"&lt;i class=&quot;qodef-icon-dripicons dripicon dripicons-document-edit &quot; &gt;&lt;\/i&gt;\">[vc_column_text]<strong>The Big 5 Conservation Volunteering Programme involves both theoretical and practical training in various wildlife management topics as well as hands on conservation tasks.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Amongst others you will be part of the following trainings and tasks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Animal Tracking \u2013 identify animal footprints; learn how to safely approach animals on foot;<\/li>\n<li>Bird, insect and plant identification &#8211; identify different types of birds, insects, fauna and flora; learn about and contribute to related conservation research;<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife management &#8211; learn all the facets of managing a Big5 game reserve: wildlife nutrition and feeding, game capture and translocation, basic soil studies, Boma elephant care and nutrition, predator care and monitoring;<\/li>\n<li>Collect data for Cheetah research project<\/li>\n<li>Basic reserve maintenance (fences, roads, construction etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Conservation projects (planting trees, erosion control, seed harvesting etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Take part in different rural community projects<\/li>\n<li>Anti-poaching Night Drives \/ Patrols;<\/li>\n<li>Wilderness camp and basic survival skills (only for volunteers here for more than 3 weeks weather dependant).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Working Hours<\/strong>: \u00a0 Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 to 5:00 pm. One night per week you will do a night drive to identify nocturnal animals and plot their position and behaviour. Weekends are off.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><div class=\"qode-advanced-tab-container\" id=\"tab-fees-services-777\" data-icon-pack=\"font_awesome\" data-icon-html=\"&lt;i class=&quot;qode_icon_font_awesome fa fa-tasks &quot; &gt;&lt;\/i&gt;\">[vc_column_text]<strong>Programme Fee (2021): ZAR 9.900,- (approx. \u20ac 550,-\/US$ 665,- per Week)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accommodation in shared rooms<\/li>\n<li>Food (3 Meals per day)<\/li>\n<li>Transfer from Albertinia to project accommodation upon arrival and deaprture<\/li>\n<li>Internet<\/li>\n<li>Laundry Service (1 x week)<\/li>\n<li>1 Project T-Shirt<\/li>\n<li>Practical and theoreatical trainings on various aspects of wildlife management<\/li>\n<li>Instruction by qualified wildlife ranger\/conservationist<\/li>\n<li>Transport for all daily activities as part of the programme<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 Support in cases of emergency<\/li>\n<li>Support in organising weekend activities<\/li>\n<li>Qualified support and advise around volunteer and internship placements in South Africa<\/li>\n<li>Beratung rund um das Thema Freiwilligendienst und Praktikum in S\u00fcdafrika<\/li>\n<li>Processing of application documents, contracts as well as paper work to get the programme accredited by your university<\/li>\n<li>Support with all travel preparations (Flight, Visa, Insurances, Vaccinations, Transfer to the project etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Access to live&amp;learn network in South Africa as well as contact to other participants before departure<\/li>\n<li>Competent contact persons in Cape Town to support you with all questions and problems while you are in South Africa<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer and\/or internship confirmation f\u00fcr deinen Lebenslauf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Not included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flight ticket (from approx. \u20ac650,- for a return flight from Europe)<\/li>\n<li>Transfer to project (from ZAR 450,-\/approx. \u20ac 25,-)<\/li>\n<li>Foreign Health Insurance (from approx. \u20ac 25,-)<\/li>\n<li>Leisure Time activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please let us know how long you would like to stay and we will send you a quote with a detailed cost plan so you can budget for your trip.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221;]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/liveandlearn.de\/kontakt\/\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"qbutton  default\" style=\"\">Request Quote<\/a><\/div><div class=\"qode-advanced-tab-container\" id=\"tab-why-livelearn-757\" data-icon-pack=\"font_awesome\" data-icon-html=\"&lt;i class=&quot;qode_icon_font_awesome fa fa-heart &quot; &gt;&lt;\/i&gt;\"><div class=\"q_list number transparent_number\">\n\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wir sind deine S\u00fcdafrika-Spezialisten<\/li>\n<li>We are your South Africa experts<\/li>\n<li>We offer personal consultation tailored to your individual ideas and needs<\/li>\n<li>We guarantee a placement in a project that suits your interests and possible university requirements<\/li>\n<li>We assist with all paper work to get your internship accredited with your unviersity or college<\/li>\n<li>We assist with all travel preparations and share insider tips that you won&#8217;t find in any travel guide<\/li>\n<li>We provide you with contacts to other live&amp;learn participants<\/li>\n<li>If you wish, we welcome you at the airport in Cape Town and help you to get adjusted to living and working in South Africa<\/li>\n<li>We are here for you throughout your stay in South Africa to debrief your experience and to assist with any possible challenges<\/li>\n<li>We offer regular social events in Cape Town<\/li>\n<li>We inform you about all costs in a transparent manner (no hidden costs) and also assist with applying for financial aid such as scholarships<\/li>\n<li>As part of our quality management all our projects as well as experiences of our participants are regularily assessed<\/li>\n<li>All our project partners make a contribution to implement human rights in South Africa and\/or work towards social and ecological justice and sustainability in South Africa<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/liveandlearn.de\/uber-uns\/unsere-philosophie\/\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"qbutton  default\" style=\"\">Learn more about our Philosophy<\/a><\/div><\/div>[vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221;]<div class=\"qode-advanced-image-gallery  qode-aig-grid-type qode-normal-space   \">\n\t<div class=\"qode-aig-inner qode-outer-space qode-aig-grid qode-aig-three-columns\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qode-aig-image qode-item-space\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qode-aig-image-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/liveandlearn.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Freiwilligenarbeit-Big5Schutz-S\u00fcdafrika-1300x866-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" 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almost a month after my time in South Africa, I'm just so happy with all the experiences I've had. It was so great to experience and get to know the animals and to get an insight into conservation work. It was much better than I thought and I would do the same again immediately. I was able to be part of the team, I was very well integrated into the team and was able to experience everyday life of a wildlife conservationist.\"<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Sophia, Graduate<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials19812\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_image_holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/liveandlearn.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Justine-Erfahrungsbericht.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p >This project has exceeded my expectations. Every day was full of memorable highlights. To be able to be so close to the animals and to contribute to the smooth running of the reserves was an amazing experience! It really felt good to make a difference and contribute to sustainable wildlife management and at the same time to learn so much about South Africa\u2019s amazing flora and fauna.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Justine, Professional<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>[vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;cta&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"call_to_action normal\" style=\"background-color: #f6f1e9;border-top: 1px solid #f6f1e9;\"><div class=\"container_inner\"><div class=\"two_columns_75_25 clearfix\"><div class=\"text_wrapper column1\"><div class=\"call_to_action_text \" style=\"\">You are interested in participating in this 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