C.A.R.E. The Centre for Animal Rehabilitation and Education

The volunteer program has been running for over 20 years and volunteers have been the back-bone of the organisation.  Whilst we employ 12-14 local Africans from nearby villages, the main bulk of the Management and Supervisory team are at C.A.R.E. on a voluntary basis.  The running costs of the centre are vast and therefore volunteers are vital. 

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We ask all volunteers to make a minimum donation to C.A.R.E. which covers food, accommodation, training time, education (all volunteers are provided with an extensive education and training program) and also funds some of the day-to-day running costs; to feed and care for the animals you will be coming to help.

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As the animals at C.A.R.E. are not classified as an Endangered Species, it is very difficult for our team to raise enough funds to run the centre; the volunteer donation and help is essential.  

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Don't be put off by money though; through crowd-funding, bake sales or taking on an additional job and paying over a time period making your African Dream a reality can be easier than you imagine.  We are also on hand to offer fundraising ideas, materials and advice.

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Typical Costs Involved with Volunteering at C.A.R.E.:

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Volunteers must have valid travel insurance/medical cover for the duration of their stay, cover all visa costs and transport to and from the centre.

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Internet: We sell internet vouchers which can be accessed from the Volunteer Village (therefore your bedroom) and Education Centre.

Long-term Volunteers (more than 3 month) are given 1GB of internet for free per month (more is purchasable from the office). 

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Minimum Donation: Volunteers are asked to raise the following minimum donation for 2017-18 volunteering (let us know if we can help with fundraising ideas/letters):

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Send an email for the most up to date prices info@primatecare.org.za

Up to 4 weeks: $350 (USD) per week
$300 (USD) per week for the following 8 weeks
After 12 weeks: $250 per week
After 6 months: $200 per week

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Transfers:
We charge R300 (ZAR) to cover transfers to/from the centre to/from the Phalaborwa airport or bus station payable in cash upon arrival.
We charge R500 (ZAR) to cover transfers to/from the centre to/from the Hoedspruit airport or Samey’s Garage payable in cash upon arrival.

 

Reserve Conservation / Entrance Fee: 
There is a R100 for a Grietjie Nature Reserve entrance fee (once off) payable in cash upon arrival which is paid to the Nature Reserve for maintenance of the reserve (includes anti-poaching/security/road maintenance etc.)

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