Join International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the Wildlife Conservation volunteer project in Namibia.
 
Eager to volunteer with a world-famous wildlife conservation organization in Namibia? IVHQ’s Wildlife Conservation project is a thrilling opportunity for you to help provide a safe haven and second chance for African animals, such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, antelope, warthogs, baboons, and more! Whenever possible the goal is to release animals back into the wild, with only those too ill, abused or habituated to remain at the sanctuary permanently, where volunteers are critical to enabling the project to continue caring for the animals.

The program has start dates every Monday of the month throughout the year.

This program ranges from 2-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
Volunteers are crucial in helping to care for the animals that are in rehabilitation or permanently residing at the sanctuary, as well as helping to maintain and develop the sanctuary. This is an exceptional opportunity to get hands-on experience with African wildlife and the many aspects of their care. The sanctuary currently provides a safe refuge for orphaned, injured or conflict wildlife including several lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, caracals, warthogs, antelope and baboons as well as a host of birds, smaller African mammals and farmyard animals.

Volunteers will have the rare and exciting opportunity to actively participate in the conservation, rehabilitation, care and research of African wildlife. Tasks may include:

• Food preparation and small animal feeding
• Carnivore feeding
• Providing intensive care for juvenile wildlife
• Cheetah run observation and the education of cheetah physiology
• Small construction jobs include building camps and new facilities, breaking down old structures, maintaining roads, fence work and assisting with the various projects that arise at the sanctuary.
• Monitoring high-profile species on the reserve
• Spoor tracking of reserve animals which involves joining skilled trackers to identify game and carnivore numbers and learn the ins and outs of animal populations
• Rhino Rangers “Lite”: This task provides a taste of the freestanding “Rhino Rangers” program itself and includes activities such as tracking, overnighting in the bush and wildlife monitoring
• Focused research including monitoring free-roaming carnivores, analyzing camera traps and analyzing GPS data
• Assisting with ongoing research projects on the sanctuary
• Game counts on horseback
• Attending conflict calls (if they arise)
• General maintenance and cleaning of the sanctuary grounds

As an IVHQ wildlife volunteer in Namibia you will be able to experience most of the jobs on the sanctuary; as the tasks are rotated among the volunteers to ensure each person has an opportunity to both help with sanctuary/farm maintenance and interact with the animals equally.

Not all tasks on the project will involve direct contact with animals, and it is important that volunteers keep in mind that these other tasks are still crucial to the well-being of the animals, and form an important part of the sanctuary’s work.
 
IVHQ’s Namibia program is available year-round, starting every Monday.

IVHQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration is on our website.

You’ll be joining a global network of 132,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.

Academic credit is available f or all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record partnerships with University of Montana (1-5 credits) and Warren Wilson College (6-16 credits), that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

We offer flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
 
Apply for free: Complete an online application form via the IVHQ website.

• Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
• Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.