Hiring Organization:
International Primate Rescue
Date Posted:
2009-10-08
Position Description:
International Primate Rescue, a certified non-profit organization providing stable environments and better livelihoods for displaced primates, is growing and we need the helping hands of volunteers interested in impacting the lives of rescued primates. We are currently home to seventy-five beautiful monkeys, including species of marmosets, tamarins, mona monkeys, and squirrel monkeys.
Our current South African sanctuary in Polokwane is moving to a larger facility in Pretoria, about one hour outside of the country's metropolitan hub, Johannesburg. This relocation allows us to rescue a wider range of primates and improve the enclosures for the existing primates. We are able to make a home for six homeless Hamadryas baboons, who will arrive this month, and will eventually be able to house other large primates, including chimps. We have many goals for the upcoming months, which we hope to reach with the support of our volunteers.
We have opportunities available for those interested in both Primate Caregiving and Grounds Care. A few of our current and upcoming projects include the constructing of primate enclosures at our new location, enclosure enrichment, the safe and happy transfer of the monkeys from Polokwane to Pretoria, and of course the continued daily care and behavioural observation of our primate friends. We hope to have the enclosures assembled and the monkeys moved into their new and improved homes by the end of November 2009.
Whether staying with us for one week or several months, volunteers often form lasting bonds and relationships with many primates as well as other volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering with IPR during our current move or in the future, please contact s.a@iprescue.org for any questions or information, or visit our website at www.iprescue.org.
Volunteer fees (food + accommodation) = 175 GBP per week (Pickup from Johannesburg airport = 60 GBP).
Qualifications/Experience:
None Required
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Food and accommodation included in fee.
Application Deadline:
Ongoing
Contact Information:
Sue Mousley
Fauna Park 0787
Polokwane PO BOX 1345
South Africa
Telephone Number:
+27152636585
Website:
http://www.iprescue.org