Volunteer

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The predator farm is situated only 30 km from the historical town of Kimberley, on the National Road, the N8 (head towards Petrusburg). This provides a perfect opportunity for people who would like to volunteer to work at the Centre, be close to nature, and still have easy access to the city.

We are a family project and take the needs of our animals very seriously. To provide the best possible life in captivity for our animals, we need your help to assist us! Daily tasks include providing a clean and stress-free environment, as well as safe and healthy food to eat.

WHY VOLUNTEER AT FELIDAE CENTRE

The purpose of the Felidae Centre is saving as many animals as well can! We have saved many lions from canned hunting and given them a safe second home.

Furthermore, by doing tours and school outings, we want to change people’s mindsets about our cats and encourage both the protection and survival of the various species.

If you would like to be part of this and actively contribute to the heritage of our country and the wellbeing of various species, then Felidae Centre presents you with the perfect opportunity!

We want visitors to experience the feeling of the awesomeness of these animals! We also want to make sure that they learn something along the way.

We have a relationship with each of our animals and we try to keep them in the most natural environment possible.

As a visitor, you will have the opportunity to meet some of our ‘ambassador’ cats and see, feel and hear them up close.

You will also be able to view the lions feeding (on Saturdays) and tour the enclosures.

VOLUNTEERS DUTIES DURING THE PROJECT

We only take in 1 to 16 volunteers at a time. This ensures that you enjoy your time on the farm, can meet the team of Felidae Centre, the animals, and make new friends and memories without stepping on each other’s feet.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to be able to participate.

The volunteer house is on the property. There are laundry facilities available and the house is cleaned regularly.

You shall be provided with 3 meals a day; a substantial meal in the morning and sandwiches for lunch. For dinner we will provide you with a big meal consisting of meat and vegetables. Tea and coffee will be available all day.

We do encourage you to bring along extra money to buy snacks and soft drinks for in between meals.

You will have a supervisor to whom you will report to each morning and a mentor who will be there to sort out any problems you may encounter.

Bring along your laptop, mobile and camera.

There are quite a few day excursions on which you can go on your days off at an extra cost to you.

For more info on what clothes to bring email us and we shall send you a detailed brochure which covers absolutely everything you will need to know. You will attend orientation upon arrival to settle you in comfortably.

Included in the cost are Felidae Centre shirts which will be your uniform during tours as you will be representing our good name, all we stand for and believe in.

On your daily off times you can spend time in the sun around the pool or enjoy a movie in the lounge. On your off day take part in an activity and get to see more about Kimberley and the surrounded areas.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM VOLUNTEERING AT FELIDAE CENTRE
  • Meet our ambassador animals, including the cheetahs, servals, caracals, etc.
  • Development of relationships and bonds with these animals
  • Meeting new people who are interested in the survival of animals, as well as tourists that bring different life experiences with them. This is a perfect opportunity to make new friends!!
  • Being part of a team of people who work closely together to benefit a cause
  • Learning new things on a daily basis, particularly with respect to the big cats. All of the animals at the Centre are special and each will teach you something new
  • A sense of purpose and knowing that you are contributing to something that is important and so much bigger than yourself
VOLUNTEERS DUTIES DURING THE PROJECT

Volunteers will be expected to be involved in the daily activities of the Felidae Centre. Tasks may include:

  • Preparation of food and feeding of animals
  • Taking care of animals at the Centre
  • Cleaning various enclosures

Building of enclosures

  • Repairing of enclosures
  • Daily exercising and stimulation of animals
  • Assisting with tours
  • Working at the Curio Shop
  • Any other duties that are required from time to time for e.g. general maintenance at the Centre or general admin
WHY VOLUNTEER AT FELIDAE CENTRE

PROJECTS THAT PREVIOUS VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED WITH

  • Building free roaming 180 ha enclosure for 10 lions saved from hunting
  • Building a clinic to support all animals on the facility
  • New enclosure to all rescued animals like meerkats, monkeys, warrhogs etc
  • Paying of a loan of R 200 000.00 for the Wild group lions (Saved from hunting)
  • Paying of the loan of R 25 000.00 for our white lion Ariel (Saved from hunting)
  • Rebuilding enclosures to our Monkeys, Lions, Servals, Caracal, Jackals, Bat-eared foxes, Meerkats
  • Arranging and running a fund-raiser in the local mall
  • Building of large enclosure for our two Leopards

Are You Interested In Becoming A Volunteer ?

Selected Value: 2
Minimum of 2 weeks and Maximum of 12 weeks

T’s & C’s
• A non-refundable deposit is payable on confirmation of your placement (trip) & to secure your spot.
• Trips must be booked on a Wednesday.
• We are located in central South Africa (Kimberley); your flight will land either in Johannesburg or Cape Town. From there, you can book a bus or flight to Kimberley.