Animal Conservation / Rehabilitation in Perth with Travellers Worldwide
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer • Winter • Academic Year • Year Round • Winter Intersession Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Teenagers • High School • Adults		Quick Look • Location: Perth - Australia • Language of Instruction: English Overview You will be working at a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center on the outskirts of Perth, aimed at caring for injured, orphaned, displaced or sick animals. You will work with many native species, to assist in their rehabilitation and eventual release, as well as educating the local community about the need to conserve and protect local wildlife.The day-to-day activities of the volunteers provide for all of the needs of the animals and the operation of the center. Specific tasks include nursing and feeding sick and injured birds and animals, cleaning and maintenance, administration and public education. You will more than likely be involved with the following: - The rehabilitation of sick, injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife. This means giving care to the animals at the same time as promoting independence to ensure they become ready for release back into the wild. - The endangered species captive breeding program. - Educating the community about the need to preserve wildlife and eco systems and to value wildlife as a resource for a healthier living planet. This may involve using the centre’s educational animals to help with wildlife displays. - You will assist with weighing and preparing food, feeding the animals, cleaning enclosures and the hospital, acting as a general assist in the hospital and recording information. Travellers arranges voluntary work placements overseas. These projects are open to everybody from 17-99, and all nationalities are welcome. No qualifications are required to volunteer - just enthusiasm to help and a desire to experience a new culture, from the inside. Travellers projects are very flexible (2 weeks - 1 year) and varied. Travellers also provides many work experience placements in law, medicine, journalism, veterinary, design and more. You can also participate in structured language courses or culturally specific courses (capoeira, tango, meditation) alongside your volunteering to really absorb the culture. All your food and accommodation and in country transfers and transportation are included in the cost as well as excellent 24/7 support and back up staff. You will receive plenty of preparation information and support before your departure and Travellers will keep in touch throughout your project to ensure you are happy and well on your placement. Your volunteering contribution benefits the community and provides a lifetime experience that is safe and structured for the volunteer. Eligibility No Requirements or experience necessary. Open to all aged 17+ Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family • Apartment / Flat All Housing is included in the cost. All accommodation is approved by Head Office staff for security, comfort and cleanliness. Program Costs $1,400-$2,059USD (for 2 weeks to 3 months) Costs Include:  Full support from the moment of booking and throughout your placement to your return home. There are support staff in every destination and a 24 hour emergency international telephone line direct to the Head Office. All food (3 meals a day plus drinks and snacks) are provided. Accommodation is provided (whether a rented house, a hotel/hostel, homestay, apartment or flat). All in country travel is provided for the placement. You will also be met from the airport on your arrival by our in-country manager who will take you to your accommodation and give you a full induction into the area. This manager will also be on call 24 hours a day and you will see them frequently. Pre-departure you will receive comprehensive information about every aspect of your placement and necessary preparations from what to pack, to visa information, to what to do on your weekend travel in the country. Your safety, well being and happiness throughout your placement are our primary concerns and we will keep in touch with you throughout. International flight not included. Financial Aid Yes. Fundraising is available for all projects (http://www.travellersworldwide.com/peripherals/fundraising.htm) Dates Year-round and Ongoing. You choose your start/end dates. Projects range from 2-weeks to 1-year in length. Contact Travellers Worldwide 7 Mulberry Close Ferring, West Sussex BN12 5HY United Kingdom Tel: +44 1903 502 595 Fax: +44 1903 500 364 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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