African Impact
Through our volunteer programs, we invite you to be more than a tourist - to be a traveller, a conservationist and a humanitarian. Explore, Inspire, Impact.
Friday, June 20, 2008
"Clearing the space behind Red Hill, building the fence, and installing the gate is something I will NEVER forget. The volunteers who were involved with that project and I are very proud of it. Teaching at Ukhanyo was also a highlight. Being able to connect with the student and really make and impact in their lives. It is an experience that I will be telling my kids about. Truly an enlightening experience. I also enjoyed teaching the adults at Masi how to use a computer. I only got to do this for two weeks at the beginning, but even to this day when I see the teachers they thank me for the lessons. Reading at the Library and Sports were also activities I enjoyed. Aside from project I enjoyed getting to know my fellow volunteers and the AI staff. They are a huge part of this experience" Justin Kreamer, Age 26, USA.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Interested in being a Volunteer in Cape Town? Here's what some of our most recent participants have to say
"Clearing the space behind Red Hill, building the fence, and installing the gate is something I will NEVER forget. The volunteers who were involved with that project and I are very proud of it. Teaching at Ukhanyo was also a highlight. Being able to connect with the student and really make and impact in their lives. It is an experience that I will be telling my kids about. Truly an enlightening experience. I also enjoyed teaching the adults at Masi how to use a computer. I only got to do this for two weeks at the beginning, but even to this day when I see the teachers they thank me for the lessons. Reading at the Library and Sports were also activities I enjoyed. Aside from project I enjoyed getting to know my fellow volunteers and the AI staff. They are a huge part of this experience" Justin Kreamer, Age 26, USA.
#permalink Interested in being a Volunteer in Cape Town? Here's what some of our most recent participants have to say posted by Sarah Graham @ 2:56 AM 0 Comments
Volunteer Work with Big Cats
Inguun Saxrud from Norway takes time to tell us about her experience at African Imapct - Volunteer Work with Big Cats
Did you have any concerns before traveling to Africa?
Because of the political situation in Zimbabwe when I was bound to come, with the election results announced, there was a tense situation in Zimbabwe. So that was a bit worrying, but the news had blown it up worse than it was. I have not had any problems or feared for my safety whilst I have been here, the people of Zimbabwe seem very peaceful and they are very friendly.
What were some of the highlights of your placement with us?
Of course the Lions!!! Ah, I love Shumba!! :)
Working with Lions is just such a dream, and now it has come through!
Elephant and horse swim was excellent, I have learned to ride a horse when I was here.
I really loved being at the released lions site, seeing what it's all about, the first step to increase Lions in Africa. Loved to watch them and taking data on them.
And the Victoria Falls trip will be one to be remember!
I'll be back! ;)
Could you please explain your true feelings and thoughts about this Program?
I think this program has an excellent goal in increasing Lion populations in Africa. I have gained so much from volunteering here I can't even start to describe it!
Interested in other volunteer work with big cats? Click here to find out about opportunities to volunteer with cheetahs in South Africa.
