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Country: SOUTH AFRICA
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| Global Vision International |
3 High Street
St Albans
Herts
UNITED KINGDOM
AL3 4ED
Phone: 01727 250 250
www.gvi.co.uk
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Program description: |
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Volunteer on this South African program and be instrumental in the development of South Africa’s National Parks (SANParks), while gaining high-profile work experience with GVI’s one-year internship program. You will be placed with the People and Conservation (P & C) department at one of the several parks, where you will work alongside social ecologists. You will focus on the development of environmental education and community development projects to help integrate the local communities into the conservation efforts.
You will spend two-weeks at a training course in Kruger National Park where you will learn first aid and ranger training amongst other things. No specific experience is necessary, however, each park has its individual requirements and GVI will place interns where their skills are best suited. This program is ideal for anyone seriously considering a career in conservation.
*How this program makes a difference*
GVI places volunteers in the People and Conservation department, which is a new department within SANParks. It has a revolutionary approach to conservation which considers ecology, cultural and socio- economic issues related to the management of the national parks. The process is interdisciplinary, participative, community-orientated and educational. It seeks to facilitate partnerships that are beneficial to both the national parks and the local communities.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Travel to site: Independent Travel
How long does the program last?: 6 Months to 1 Year
What are the dates of this program: Visit our website for upcoming start dates.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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Highlights:
Live in the most spectacular locations in South Africa
Learn about conservation in National Parks
Two week training in Kruger National Park
Five day tour of parks
Working with local communities
Amazing wildlife encounters
Camping, hiking, bush walks and canoeing
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Cost or price of this program: |
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From 6 Months for £1995
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Application process Involves: |
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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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