A conservation assignment is the definitive life changing experience. We offer dedicated individuals the chance to make a real difference in South African wildlife conservation. Our placements range from 4-12 weeks, giving you the opportunity to become involved in a wide variety of wildlife research and community projects as part of your volunteer assignment.
Volunteer assignments are based with the Ingwe Leopard Project research team. The Ingwe Leopard Project was founded in 1999 to conduct much needed research into the behavior of leopards and other predators such as hyena, caracal, civet, honey badger and serval in a wide research zone. As a volunteer your financial contribution and support will help the Ingwe Leopard Project to make a real difference in South African Conservation.
The following assignments are available: Ingwe Leopard Project volunteer assignment. A minimum four week assignment living and working in the African bush. You will train with us, learning basic bush skills, field craft, wildlife tracking, spoor recognition, how to set and use camera traps and a variety of other abilities from world renowned experts. Once trained you will assist with ongoing wildlife research under the guidance of our team leaders.
Wildlife Capture with Dairen Simpson. An excluisive opportunity to shadow one of the leadinge xperts in large predator capture. Dairen works with conservation projects catching large predators such as Lion, Leopard, Hyena and Wild Dog. You will be trained in wildlife capture methods and then shadow Dairen as he works with conservation projects throughout South Africa.
Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Student Programme. Only available to volunteers who have joined us as a volunteer assignment with the Ingwe Leopard Project. You will be involved in the day to day operations of the Rehab centre gaining hands on experience working with a variety of African wildlife from Lion and Cheetah to Rhino and Vultures.