Travel Tree City/State: Various Country: SOUTH AFRICA South African National Parks Volunteer Programme REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Global Vision International 3 High Street St Albans Herts UNITED KINGDOM AL3 4ED Phone: 01727 250 250 www.gvi.co.uk Program description: Spend one year working alongside social ecologists in and around South Africa’s most famous national parks. These internships offer exciting career development, in conjunction with the South African National Parks Board and GVI. Activities will focus on the implementation of environmental education and community development projects aimed at integrating the local communities in conservation efforts and development programmes. This could include creating displays, developing education programmes and establishing relationships with the surrounding communities. Wildlife is abundant and cultural interaction is crucial. Interns will live and work in beautiful and remote parts of South Africa. The internship includes a 2 week training course at Kruger National Park which includes first aid and ranger training. Although no specific experience is necessary, each park has its individual requirements and GVI will match interns to the appropriate parks. General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: 21+ Travel to site: Independent Travel Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Independant Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living, Independent Living How long does the program last?: 1-2 years What are the dates of this program: Start date: Feb 2006, 2007 Benefits and advantages of the program: These unique long term internship programmes offer independent, ambitious Interns the chance to work for one year in and around Africa’s most famous national parks. * Whether you are seeking a change of direction in life, work experience or just a long term unique travel experience - excellent opportunity in the field of social ecology. *  2 week training course at the Kruger National Park included: covers aspects of environmental interpretation, education and a background into SANParks. Plus basic field guide-training and a short first aid course. The training is coordinated by South African National Parks personnel, GVI scientific staff and National Park Staff. Cost or price of this program: From £1995 / $3990 Typical person for this program: There is no typical GVI volunteer! All interns are independent with a passion for the outdoors. Application process Involves: Visit our website and apply on line, email your resume with a covering letter, a member of GVI staff will contact you to invite you to a selection day. 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