Want to help protect endangered species? Join this amazing penguin rescue centre in South Africa and support the conservation of vulnerable seabirds.
This project mainly focuses on the African penguin but also cares for a variety of other marine birds. The African penguin, also known as the black-footed penguin, is the only penguin species that breeds in Africa. It’s found only along the coasts of South Africa and Namibia.
Sadly, their numbers have dropped dramatically in recent years. As a result, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed them as endangered. The main cause is likely overfishing, which depletes their food sources. Oil spills are also a major threat to these beautiful birds.
This project includes a public education centre where you can help lead guided tours and raise awareness about marine conservation.
The core of the work happens at the penguin and seabird rehabilitation centre. As a volunteer, you’ll help with everything that comes with caring for these animals, from cleaning enclosures and preparing meals to feeding and general care.
There is also an intensive care unit for the sickest or most injured birds that have just arrived, and you’ll have the chance to assist there too.
Your day starts with a short team meeting at 8:00 am, followed by a range of hands-on tasks. In the beginning, there’s a lot to learn but after a few weeks, you’ll be confidently helping with many parts of the daily care routine and gaining loads of insight into these fascinating animals.
Kim vrijwilliger in Zuid Afrika
Bedankt voor alles want zonder jullie was het niet gelukt!
Seppe vrijwilliger in Zuid Afrika
Ik heb in Ecuador, Peru en Zuid-Afrika gewerkt en alleen maar positieve ervaringen en belevingen gehad. Zowel de projecten, de gastgezinnen, het vrijwilligershuis, alles was top!
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