Humanitarian

By joining the Humanitarian project you will be involved in the educational activities of the children of the local San community on the farm. This project combines basic pre-school education, life skills as well as an awareness of conservation. This combination of essential skills will allow the San people to move forward and have a better chance of adapting to modern civilization.

Your role as a volunteer

• work at the school and day care center
•  teach hygiene and good nutrition
• visit surrounding schools
• take the school children on nature educational excursions
• participate in an adult literacy program
• arrange activities such as:
  • Nature walks to collect pods, seeds and feathers for crafting and to identify animals
  • Visits to the camp kitchen where the kids will get the chance to prepare their own barbeque and foods (stick bread, meat, poitjiekos etc).
  • Fun day and sports competition (painting and drawing, face painting)
  • Game drives
  • Project prior to your departure which may include a concert, soccer cup, a play, art exhibition etc.

The minimum required stay is 2 weeks and up to a maximum of 3 months. We recommend that you stay longer than two weeks to make the most of your experience, and to be able to bond with the local community. The humanitarian project allows a maximum of 3 volunteers at a time. Accommodation for volunteers joining this project will be in our units at the school or volunteer village.

Do I need experience: Yes.

• We will need a detailed CV outlaying qualifications, accompanied by copies of certificates relevant to the project.
• If you are still studying, we require a registration form or letter from the university or college, proving that you are studying towards the relevant degree. This needs to be accompanied by a report of your academic achievements (grades).
• Confirmation of placement is subject to approval by the sanctuary management and availability.

 Booking Form

Booking Process

• Any person between the age of 18 and 40 years is encouraged to apply.
• There is no specific booking date.
• You can select any dates (minimum of 2 weeks) starting on a Friday and ending on a Thursday. Your stay can be extended up to 3 months.
• Complete and submit the booking form electronically.
• Once we have received your booking form you will be pre-booked on the project and be sent a confirmation letter.
• After receiving the deposit, your place on the project is secured.
• You will be sent an application form for a work visa which has to be returned to the office of Eko Tracks at least 2 months prior to the start of the project.

Note: Volunteers have to be in possession of a work visa before being allowed into the country.

Prices:

2 weeks           US$1,300
3 weeks           US$1,650
4 weeks           US$1,950
Deposit            $600
Outstanding Amount: Payable 2 months prior to the commencement of the project. For stays longer than 4 weeks, contact our office.

Prices

Deposit $600.00 USDBalance – 2 weeks $700.00 USDBalance – 3 weeks $1,050.00 USDBalance – 4 weeks $1,350.00 USD

Price Includes:

• Work visa fees
• Transportation to and from the wildlife sanctuary
• Orientation and introductory training
• Accommodation at the sanctuary
• Three meals per day during your volunteering
• Supervised volunteer project
• Scheduled activities on the farm

Price Excludes:

• International roundtrip airfare to Namibia
• Airport transfer to and from Windhoek (40 min drive)
• One night’s accommodation prior to the volunteer project
• Travel and medical insurance (compulsory)
• Immunization
• Drinks
• Communication (phone calls, emails)
• Optional tours
• Personal expenses