Volunteers Assistance in Tafi Monkey Sanctuary/kyabobo park

Overall rating: 10 based on 1 reviews

Program Description

CVN offers magnificent opportunities for volunteers to help in wild life and environmental conservation projects animal care. Conservation project volunteers work in a diversity of project various game and wildlife centers such as Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, Mole Nation at park and kyabobo national park at Nkwanta in the north of Volta Region.

Work within the wilderness and assist in tracking, observing and monitoring animals species, updating the reserves data base and assisting in the preservation and protection of Ghana’s wildlife.
Our wildlife conservation project has been established with aim to closely study wild animals in a wildlife park environment. Volunteers will assist and produce meaningful and useful data which can be incorporated into after academic research projects.

The volunteer coordinator plans the days to ensure that data is recorded on each of the animal species and the various habitats.
The project focuses on the followings:

Monkey activity (species territory utilization feeding and social behaviour)
Elephants behaviour (herd make-up, movement to parents/offering behaviour individual characteristics, feeding traits)

In addition to the volunteers’ collect data on general game, birds, vegetation mapping and free population and growth.

We can also include a specific focus to our projected by these research projects may be mapping specific tree species or more specific information on feeding habits of one animal species.

Highlights

Monkey activity (species territory utilization feeding and social behaviour)
Elephants behaviour (herd make-up, movement to parents/offering behaviour individual characteristics, feeding traits)
volunteers will help in wild life and environmental conservation projects animal care. Conservation project volunteers work in a diversity of project various game and wildlife centers such as Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, Mole Nation at park and kyabobo national park at Nkwanta
Work within the wilderness and assist in tracking, observing and monitoring animals species, updating the reserves data base and assisting in the preservation and protection of Ghana’s wildlife.

Qualifications

At least 18 years or older
Good spoken and written English
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong commitment to values and principles of volunteerism
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to adjust to difficult living and working conditions
Strong support and advocate for NGOs
Should be able to work independently and in teams
Ability to respect and abide by the rules of the placement activity
Have knowledge in conservation and animal care.

Volunteer Types

What`s Included

Airport Pick up
Accommodation
Meals 2 times daily
24/7 staff support
Orientation

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Program Locations

Tafi Atome, Ghana

Overall rating 
10
Experience
10
Program Administration
10
Living Conditions
10
Cultural Immersion
10
Social Life
10
Health and Safety
10
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Program Details

Provider:
Care Volunteers Network
Location
  • Ghana: Tafi Atome
Terms:
Throughout the year
Program Duration:
1-2 weeks, 1-3 months, 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, Customizable
Languages:
English
Participants:
American, Asian, Australian, European, Kiwi, South African
Cost:
1-2 weeks $680
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    My first time in Africa, and what a wonderful experience this was! There are a lot of projects in Africa, but you must do your research to find a good one. And trust me this one is!
    When I landed on the airport a driver was waiting for me, it was a 3 ours drive to the wildlife centre, there I was welcomed with open arms. From the first moment I felt like home. What a nice place and lovely people! My first week started with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Course, this was their first rehab course and I am happy that I joined it! If you want to know and learn more about wildlife and rehabilitation, this course is a great opportunity. I really learned a lot in this week. A few things we did: food preparation and feeding techniques, animal behavioural observation, making enrichment for the monkeys, orphan handling and feeding, assisting with health checks (with vervet monkeys darting (with a blowpipe and dart pistol), traveling to Kyabobo National Park (to see the group of released vervet monkeys) and a lot more!
    Avatar Brooklyn Fish

    Lovely Experience to Share.

    Review by: Brooklyn Fish , On: 31 Oct 2017, Changed On: 31 Oct 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this program
    My first time in Africa, and what a wonderful experience this was! There are a lot of projects in Africa, but you must do your research to find a good one. And trust me this one is!
    When I landed on the airport a driver was waiting for me, it was a 3 ours drive to the wildlife centre, there I was welcomed with open arms. From the first moment I felt like home. What a nice place and lovely people! My first week started with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Course, this was their first rehab course and I am happy that I joined it! If you want to know and learn more about wildlife and rehabilitation, this course is a great opportunity. I really learned a lot in this week. A few things we did: food preparation and feeding techniques, animal behavioural observation, making enrichment for the monkeys, orphan handling and feeding, assisting with health checks (with vervet monkeys darting (with a blowpipe and dart pistol), traveling to Kyabobo National Park (to see the group of released vervet monkeys) and a lot more!
    Overall rating 
    10
    Experience
    10
    Program Administration
    10
    Living Conditions
    10
    Cultural Immersion
    10
    Social Life
    10
    Health and Safety
    10

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