Penguin and Marine Bird Rescue Center

Program Description

The main focus of this project is to care for sick or injured African Penguins (also known as Jackass Penguins) because of their vulnerability as well as other marine birds such as gannets, cormorants and seagulls. Their work is vital for the safety of the largest breeding colony of African Penguins in the world, which is situated on St Croix Island right in front of Port Elizabeth.

Highlights

Volunteers will be assisting in a variety of tasks and activities such as:
General
* Welcoming visitors
* Answering the phone and office duties
* Guiding visitors and school groups through the center
* Helping at the coffee shop when needed

Sea school
* Teaching the visiting children about the center
* Helping with rock pool and ship wreck lessons
* Looking after displays and educational material

Bird hospital
* Scrubbing and cleaning the bird hospital facilities
* Preparing food and medication
* Feeding the penguins and other birds
* Cleaning and caring for the birds that are brought in
* Joining the staff (when possible) at rescues in the Port Elizabeth area

Qualifications

The center is in need of a variety of support and volunteers will need to be all-round available to assist with all every day duties.
Volunteers contribute financially which is part of your fees and by joining this program you can not only help with your hands but also with the financial contribution Khaya makes.

Volunteer Types

What`s Included

Included in the volunteering fee:
* Information and assistance before departure
* Pick up upon arrival and drop off at the end of your stay
* Welcome pack with information guide, free SIM-card, maps, etc. upon arrival City Tour and Introduction Programme
* Accommodation in volunteer house close to the beach
* Volunteer coordinator available 24/7
* 3 meals a day
* Direct donation to the project’s needs
* Transport to and from the project
* Offer of weekend trips and outings (extra costs apply)