A fantastic opportunity to work hands on with
rescue primates
The sanctuary cares for over 75 Marmosets,
Tamarins, Squirrel Monkeys, and Mona Monkeys. Many arrive with
behavioural problems and require rehabilitation. This remarkable
sanctuary rescues and provides care for any primate from anywhere in
the world.
The demand for this service is growing
relentlessly; as unfortunately, the sanctuary receives a constant
stream of requests to rescue homeless primates in South Africa and
abroad.
Your work as a volunteer in this sanctuary is
valued highly by the
organisation. Your time at the sanctuary is extremely important to the
charity, and makes a huge difference to the quality of life and
standard of care for the monkeys.
Volunteers will also have the opportunity to
watch the vet in work at the nearby world renown Onderstepoort
Veterinary Academic Hospital. You will learn how the vet treats sick
wildlife and be able to watch surgical procedures. This will be varied
and involve working with lots of different exotic animals
As a volunteer you will be able to
offer these monkeys the compassion and pampering that many of them had
never known before their arrival at the sanctuary. This is a
wonderful
opportunity to learn and gain experience of animal rescue work and care.
This project will enable you to gain valuable hands-on experience in a
sanctuary which is the first of its kind in South Africa.
Practical
Details:
Location:
Pretoria,
South Africa
Project Length:
1 -
12 weeks
£220 one week then
£175 per week
What's included:
Collection and return to the O R Tambo Airport in
Johannesburg.
Accommodation in shared (dorm type) room in the
sanctuary house with shared access to a shower or bath and washing
machine.
All meals
Not Included
Personal medical and travel insurance for the duration of your
placement – please note, this must include cover for repatriation. You
will be working in the vicinity of wild animals so please check with
your insurance provider as you may require particular insurance.
What's involved:
Food
preparation, feeding the primates, cleaning the enclosures
Medication and supplements of sick and elderly
primates
Accompanying primates to the vet
Assisting with surgical procedures (if experienced)
General monitoring of unstable primates
Hand rearing (when necessary)
Record keeping
Enclosure building and maintenance
Introductions and monitoring of two unfamiliar
primates
Separating fighting primates (including by hand - if
experienced)
Relocating and monitoring of primates to new
enclosures at the sanctuary
Enrichment – adding new branches and other
enrichments items to the enclosures
Assist in rescue operations
What else?:
You will get a day off a week to relax in the sun,
or do some sight seeing. You need to be aware that the sanctuary
is quite remote and the public transport systems in South Africa are
not of the standard you would find in places like the UK and USA.
