 Animal Charity South Africa
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Provide support for animal welfare officers to ensure that animals from poorer communities receive the medical attention and care they desperately need.
The services offered range from primary veterinary healthcare provision to performing complicated orthopedic surgery. |
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Furthermore, the work can no longer only be viewed in terms of veterinary care but is also a public health issue – playing an important role in ensuring the transmission of diseases from animals to people is minimized. Additionally the charity plays an important role in promoting the vaccination and sterilization of animals.
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Due to the success of the services provided, the project has grown and now has permanent clinics as well as mobile units. The principal clinic where volunteers are based is in the Bridgetown/Athlone area; approximately 20 minutes drive from Cape Town. There are an additional 3 mobile units that travel to poorer areas of Cape Town. As a volunteer, there are opportunities to work at both permanent clinics and on the mobile units.
 After arrival at Cape Town International airport, Ruth (pictured right) or a colleague will meet you and take you to your accommodation. An initial induction will provide you with all the necessary information for living in Cape Town, after which, you’ll be introduced to the project.
As you enter the animal charity you will be greeted by a motley gang of grateful rescuees, from geese to donkeys to kittens to dogs of all shapes and sizes. This project does not rehome the animals - rather animals are taken in for medical care and then returned to their owners, unless there is a serious case of abuse, in which case the charity will pass the animal on to a project that deals with rehoming.
There are opportunities to get involved with various activities including:
- Assisting animal welfare officers in clinics at the hospital and on mobile units in the townships
- Marketing and public relations assistance
- Website development and electronic newsletters
- General maintenance of the clinics
Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 5.00 pm. There may also be opportunities to help on the weekends.
A sightseeing or activity tour of the Cape Town region is included in your programme. You could cycle around Table Mountain, go tasting in the Winelands, watch whales, seals and penguins or explore a township community.
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- Living with a host family in Cape Town gives you the opportunity to play an active role in the household, and a true understanding of South African culture.
- There are different meal options:
- Host family with breakfast and evening meal provided
- Host family with food allowance provided for self-catering
- Volunteers generally share rooms; requests for single rooms are welcomed although these cannot be guaranteed.
- Your accommodation starts from the first Monday of your programme. If you arrive earlier, please book alternative accommodation. Click here to book.
- Volunteer House Accommodation in a trendy part of Cape Town close to city centre, making it easier to go out at night. Highly recommended for party people and independent travelers. Accommodation will include self service breakfast, evening meals prepared for you, regular cleaning of the house and laundry services. Twin and dorm rooms are available (12 beds per dorm). Click here for further information (PDF 167 KB).
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- Your volunteer programme will start on the 1st Monday of the month and your Welcome to Cape Town orientation will start on the Thursday before. Therefore please arrange your flight to arrive in Cape Town on the Thursday.
- Minimum duration is 2 weeks to a maximum of 1 year
- Flights are not included.
- An arrival transfer is included if you arrive on the Monday that your programme starts.
- If you arrive earlier, we can arrange an airport transfer and hostel accommodation until your programme starts (transfer £15, single room £15 per night).
- Door to door transportation from your accommodation to the project is provided with a private shuttle for 150 South African Rand per week (approximately £10). Alternatively, if you wish to have greater independence, a hire car is a great option.
- All of Twin’s volunteer placements are in partnership with recognised Charities, Non Governmental Organisations (NGO’s), government ministries or registered agents, giving you the confidence to work with reputable organisations.
- Comprehensive insurance is available for each of the volunteer placements.
- Our local partner provides 24-hour support.
- Minimum age is 18 yrs.
- This is an ideal project for qualified Vets or veterinary students, if however, you are not a veterinary specialist, there is still an important contribution for you to make to the project.
- Any experience with animals is beneficial.
- A genuine compassion for animal welfare.
Please be aware that in addition to covering your food and accommodation costs, a portion of your programme fee is contributed towards supporting the on-going efforts of the project; these funds are vitally important to the projects that are largely reliant on donations.
- 2 weeks: £875
- 1 week thereafter: £120
- Volunteer house option price per week: Twin Room: £60, Dorm Room: £40
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