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SOUTH AFRICA : 6 WEEKS PENGUIN RESCUE
VOLUNTEER aT THE MARINE REhabilitation Center
Set across the bay from Cape Town, in Table View, this penguin rescue center has cared for over 83,000 seabirds during its 38 years. Primarily set up to rehabilitate African Penguins during major oil spills, the center now has a mandate from the South African government to oversee the rehabilitation of a number of seabirds, including pelicans and even the odd albatross!
You will learn how to catch, handle, feed, tube and administer medication to a variety of seabirds, as well as assist in the Intensive Care Unit.
You may even sail to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, now one of the world's largest penguin colonies, to release the penguins you have been working with.
LiVING IN STUNNING south africa
Your home will be our selected hostel. Your home is 20-25 minutes walk one way to the Marine Centre and 15 minutes walk the other way - to the beach. An ideal location!
You will typically volunteer at the centre 5 days a week leaving a couple of days free each week to check out the beach or explore all that Cape Town has to offer, the Waterfront, Camps Bay and the evening life on Long Street.
This program is ideal for independent travelers or couples as you will be free to make friends from our secure and friendly surroundings.
We provide you with a simple food allowance to purchase your breakfast, lunch etc in the local markets as full cooking and storage facilities are available at your accommodation.
PLUS: MOUNTAIN BIKING WINE TOUR or TABLE MOUNTAIN
To ensure your complete South Africa experience on a day off, we include a mountain biking adventure, from the top of the famous Table Mountain - a thrilling experience!
Alternatively you can select a more laid back day. A mountain biking wine tour through three of Stellenbosch's vineyards. Of course wine tasting is included!
MARINE RESCUE ADVENTURE INCLUDES:
On receipt of your Booking Form, we will call to discuss any questions you may have. You then receive briefing packs including medical, kit, FCO advice, country history and project information. You will also be invited to your briefing day in Central London. We will fully prepare you before you go.
Airport Pick up and Briefing. Accommodation in the hostel on a self catering basis, with a food allowance provided. As this is not a group expedition it suits more independent or experienced travelers. Marine Rescue Training - including sea bird handling, IV, feeding, emergency cleaning etc. Select one of Table Mountain Bike Tour or Vine Yards of South Africa Tasting Tour - by mountain bike. Assistance with booking other tours for your weekends off. Airport drop off. Emergency back up.
Reunion party.
Price : 6 weeks - £1,100 Online price.
Dates : Orientation and briefing sessions take place on the first and third Monday of each month. We recommend volunteers arrive the day before. More flexible dates can be arranged if necessary.
2007
Dates:
August 03
August 17
August 31
September 14
September 28
October 12
October 26
November 09
November 23
December 07
December 21
2008
January 04
January 18
February 01
February 15
February 29
March 14
March 28
April 11
April 25
May 09
May 23
June 06
June 20
July 04
July 18
August 01
August 15
August 29
September 12
September 26
October 10
October 24
November 07
November 21
December 05
December 19
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CAN I STAY LONGER THAN FOUR WEEKS?
Extension
After your time in Cape Town, why not head up and join our Maasai Project and receive the free Greenforce Travel Pack and 10% discount off the WWF Maasai programme.
