ZIMBABWE / Imire
An amazing opportunity to contribute to the protection and conservation of the African Elephant and endangered Black Rhino. Experience these amazing animals closer than you ever thought possible and get a unique behind the scenes look at day to day life in an African game park.
As well as black rhino and elephants, Imire is also home to a wide variety of animals including lions, buffalo, giraffe, hyena, zebra, wildebeest and is also a breeding centre for the rare sable antelope. As a volunteer you will get hands on experience in running a game park, learn more about conservation and help ensure that Imire’s work can continue.
Black Rhino conservation:
Help continue Imire’s black rhino breeding and release programme plus:
– Observing the behaviour and social interaction of black rhino
– Feeding and walking with the rhino
– Learning and communicating rhino conservation issues
Elephant interaction:
Help conduct studies into our elephant herd and get involved with:
– Teaching co-operative elephant handling
– Observing family interactions and monitoring browsing behaviour, repairing elephant damage
Anti-poaching and security:
Help ensure Imire is a safe and secure environment for our animals and create a safe place into which animals from other areas can be released. Get involved with:
– Providing manpower to assist with anti-poaching foot patrols
– Carry out snare sweeps
– Assist with fence building and repair
Game Park Management:
Get an insight into the running of a game reserve and assist the Game Park Manager. Volunteers will:
– Carry out deliveries of feed and nutritional supplements focusing on sable, giraffe, tsessebe, lion and hyena
– Assist in game counts and herd composition studies
– Undertake reforesting and the removal of alien species
Community Education:
We encourage children to have a sense of pride in animals and the environment and help them understand why they should be protected.
Volunteers will get involved with:
– Teaching lessons on different animal species, focusing on the black rhino
– Gardening and tree planting at local schools
Please contact us: www.imirevolunteers.org or email volunteering@imire.org.
Expires: April 1, 2014
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