Overview

Volunteers are urgently needed to set up a wildlife rehabilitation centre and a conservation and environmental education program in Namibia.

We are urgently seeking four motivated volunteers to join our wildlife rehabilitation project for two weeks to help us reach a key milestone: approval to receive our first rescued animals. This is a unique chance to be part of the project’s foundation and gain hands-on conservation experience.

Volunteers will take part in practical outdoor work, including building waterholes, planting native vegetation, constructing enclosures, and assisting with land management and surveys across 700+ hectares. Tasks can be tailored to your interests and skill level; no previous experience is needed for this position.

We are seeking individuals who are physically fit, comfortable working outdoors, willing to undertake manual tasks, and have a positive, proactive attitude.

As an early volunteer, you’ll help shape the project, receive updates on its progress, be recognised for your contribution, and have the opportunity to return and see its long-term impact.

Our mission is to rehabilitate and release wildlife back into the wild. Animals are only kept as long as necessary, with release always the priority.

We are also seeking volunteers interested in wildlife rehabilitation and conservation work once our first rescue animals arrive. In addition to supporting site development, such as building enclosures and carrying out surveys, these volunteers will gain hands-on experience working directly with rescued animals.

All volunteers will be encouraged to share feedback and ideas, and will receive regular updates on the project’s progress. Those who contribute to building the project’s foundations will be formally recognised and sincerely appreciated for their efforts.

As part of the experience, volunteers will have the opportunity to spend a week at Etosha National Park. This provides time to unwind, observe native wildlife, and gain insight into how other conservation initiatives operate. It also allows us to gather input from volunteers, understanding what works well elsewhere, what could be improved, and how they would like to see our project evolve in the future.

Location:

Namibia

The project site is located at:

Tsumeb, Ivuula Itana Street, Namibia

One week at: Etosha National Park

Contact us:

Email Katy (volunteer coordination) at katyamtthews18@gmail.com for inquiries and to apply for the volunteering position. You will be given a form to fill out before any payments are made. We are happy to discuss the urgent volunteer position and later volunteer positions, so please feel free to contact us.

More information:

Costs for the current two-week program are (3,500 euros / £3,021.63 British pounds)

The cost includes:

  • Accommodation (both at the project site and Etosha National Park)
  • 3 Meals a day and beverages
  • Local transport, including to and from the airport (not including flights)
  • On-site support and guidance
  • A uniform with our logo
  • Activities
  • A trip to Etosha National Park is provided for one week in this two-week program.
  • A portion of the fee is also a donation that will go straight to improving the project

*Does not include personal expenditure or flights

*Some optional activities outside of the project site may incur additional fees

Deadlines:

  • Four Urgent Volunteers – deadline to apply and place a deposit before August 8th (please note these volunteers need to apply and place a deposit within this time frame). Volunteers can visit within or after this time frame)
  • Other volunteers – no deadlines to apply.

If we receive four urgent volunteer deposits and interest within this time frame, we will receive a government certificate and be granted our first animals before the end of 2026.

We would love to have you on board with our mission. We hope to get in contact with you soon.