Volunteer at the Lwiro Primate Sanctuary in DRC
Centre de
Rehabilitation des Primates de Lwiro (CRPL)
Position
Description:
The Centre de
Rehabilitation des Primates de Lwiro in Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa,
seeks volunteers. Under the direction of a Project Manager, volunteers are
responsible for carrying out day-to-day operations of the sanctuary. Tasks
include working with Congolese staff (who speak French), cleaning, food
preparation, helping with chimpanzee care and feeding, maintaining equipment,
assisting with construction projects, painting, and other manual tasks.
Volunteers pitch in
wherever most needed, though efforts are made to match individuals with their
specific talents and skills.
Also, the managing
partner of CRPL, Coopera NGO, have several human development projects which you
may be included in during your stay.
- Please note: CRPL
does not provide internships or research opportunities.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Some French
language is a plus
- Experience living
in a developing country, preferably Africa is a plus
- Previous
experience working with chimpanzees or great apes is a plus
- 25 years old
minimum
Salary/funding:
None
Support provided for
internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Volunteer must pay
for all expenses including flights, visas and travel. Accommodation and meals
will have a cost of 500 euros per month.
Term of Appointment:
from 3 to 6 months
(1 month is available for an extra cost)
Application
Deadline:
open
Comments:
- Please note that
Democratic Republic of Congo is classified as a post war zone, specifically the
South and North Kivu provinces. Before applying, be informed about the
political situation.
Contact Information:
Andrea Edwards
CRPL
Lwiro
Congo
E-mail Address:
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