SOUTH AFRICA / Vervet Monkey Foundation
Start: Immediately!
Would you like to volunteer with one of the largest Primate Sanctuaries in the world?
We are urgently seeking an enthusiastic and friendly character to take on the role of Foundation Driver. This placement is for a minimum of 6 months with a view to a longer term position.
In our Foundation Driver, we want someone :
• At least 21 years old with a full, clean manual driving licence.
• Confidence in operating and driving in South Africa.
• Must have a keen interest in the environment and conservation, not necessarily having previously worked with animals.
• Able to work on their own initiative.
As your primary goal will be to act as Driver for the Foundation’s daily activities, your duties will involve :
• Collecting food for the Monkeys on a daily basis (this will involve driving a trailer)
• Providing transfers to Tzaneen for arriving and departing volunteers and also collecting and transporting our Monkeys (vet visits etc).
• Working within the provided budget, monitor and replenish the Foundation’s stock – this includes shopping for gas bottles, volunteer groceries, collecting water etc.
• When not driving, you may have the opportunity to assist in other tasks at the Foundation.
In taking on this unpaid volunteer role, we will provide basic cabin accommodation, vegan meals and you will also gain the opportunity to experience the culture and wildlife of South Africa.
For further information on the experience we offer at the Foundation, please download our Volunteer Pack from the following link :
http://www.vervet.za.org/volunteer/volunteer_home.asp
If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail your CV with a covering letter to Sarah Jane Smith – ukevents@vervet.za.org
For a prompt response, please reference your e-mail “Foundation Driver Role”.
Expires: Jan 31, 2013
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