PROJECTS
wildlife rehabilitation
Modgaji cheetah release and rehabilitation
We invite you to become a part of a unique conservation project bordering the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area and forming part of the Baviaans Mega Reserve. Volunteers will partake in the whole spectrum of Reserve development; conservation management and animal rehabilitation. Hundreds of years back, wild game roamed these vast areas of the Karoo, but due to human impact, their numbers dwindled. Through concerted conservation practices, passion, participation, and reintroduction our goal is to restore land and wildlife back to its original splendour.
This programme is targeted at persons wanting to experience behind the scenes on a wildlife reserve, and do meaningful work with the rehabilitation, release and monitoring of animals, back to the wild. Participants will also be involved in the maintenance and conservation on the reserve.
The Modgaji conservation and animal rehabilitation programme welcomes motivated volunteers with a passion for wildlife and conservation in its ongoing conservation work. With the contribution of volunteers this great area, with surviving species such as leopard, kudu, baboon and many other indigenous animals will be brought back to how nature intended it to be.
The Modgaji project has been working with a number of world renowned conservation bodies. Past initiatives of the Modgaji Project have resulted in the successful release and rehabilitation of Cheetah, Lion, Brown Hyena, Caracal, Spotted Hyena, Serval, and Cape fox, African Wild Cat, Elephant, Black and White Rhino & Buffalo on several Reserves around South Africa.
The Project is extremely “hands on” and needs your help for the continued success of the project. An experience of a lifetime that will remain with you forever.
Wild cat rehabilitation
A diverse project, with each day bringing about new challenges and developments. Volunteers get involved in all aspects of the reserve and have to understand immediate tasks to be done are not dictated by man and a flexible attitude to assisting with what may come is a great mindset to enter this physical profession with from the outset!
Aspects include animal care (feeding, monitoring, and Ethology studies of animals kept in captivity or undergoing rehabilitation), vegetation management, fence patrols, and social involvement to name a few.
back to top
Conservation and education
South African National Parks and Forestry
Teaching posts for English and Mathematics tutors, living in the forest during the week in the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma region. Weekends are yours to choose between the Plettenberg Bay house or your forest home with our support and logistics.
Cape Nature: Robberg Peninsula Nature Reserve and World Heritage Site involve mammal counts, seals, dolphins, whales and marine estuary data capturing.
Re-forestation
This project covers every aspect of a botanist’s world, but will also appeal to anyone with an interest in conservation and nature. Participate in activities from clearing alien vegetation, compost making, seed collection and germination to planting and the re-establishing of indigenous forests.
The project is based here on the Garden Route, situated in one of the most bio-diverse regions on the planet. We plan to expand this project to other areas of South Africa. Our aim is to not only plant trees, but to create a healthy sustainable bio-diverse environment.
This is very much an outdoors and physical project with enormous moral satisfaction. All work is scientifically coordinated with GPS locations of trees planted and companion /symbiotic relationships created where possible.
This project is linked to our Climate Change programme – The Green Ticket.
Community aid
Masizakhe a registered Charitable Organisation
A charity requiring helping hands, from musicians, carpenters, recycling specialists, builders, dance teachers and care givers in looking after 100 plus children and assisting adults including various social aspects of life and education. Donations for food and transport are always needed for the project. A community newspaper called The Crags Times falls under the Masizakhe umbrella and requires journalists and people with camera and motion picture experience.
Knysna Aids Council a registered Charitable Organisation
This organisation has the responsibility of representing the Knysna community and surrounds of roughly 200 000 residents and those infected and afflicted by HIV and AIDS related illnesses.
The biggest building block for any organisation is sourcing donations of cash and/or materials to sustain a desired project. Apart from social and primary health care workers that are always needed and appreciated, further involvement with this organisation includes the making and maintenance of food & herbal gardens and fundraising.
Crags Primary school a registered Charitable Organisation
Kids of Kurland, is a registered non profit organisation that raises funds for Crags Primary school for extra teachers, including remedial and a social worker that is not covered by government funding. Their main need is fundraising. This school is held very close to Life Skills’ heart and there is always a need for people with skills ranging from teaching and after school activities from sporting activities to after hours computer literacy.
Game Reserve Management
Heia Safari Ranch
A 150 bedded lodge North of Johannesburg situated in the ‘CRADLE OF MANKIND” with their own 1000 hectare private reserve boosting white rhinoceros, hippopotamus and buffalo. A variety of antelope and giraffe mingle around the lodge and accommodation. The largest hand built dam in the Southern hemisphere is on the property allowing boating, swimming and fishing all within the confines of the property.
Volunteering positions vary according to the needs required, from hotel and catering to game ranging and maintenance. Group co-ordination, conferences and language interpreters and au pair’s are needed, particularly during the 2010 World Cup.
Heia has a private holiday lodge situated near the Kruger National Park where weekend breaks or longer are enjoyed and some may be lucky enough to volunteer here for a period.
|
