Pour des raisons sanitaires et de bonne conservation, nous limitons le nombre de personnes qui nous rejoignent sur le terrain, en Afrique. 

Nous savons combien vous aimez ces chimpanzés, cette faune sauvage, ces forêts … Mais nous sommes au regret de ne pouvoir accepter beaucoup de monde sur le terrain. 

Nous nous permettons de rappeler que les conditions sur place sont souvent difficiles. Comme vous, notre priorité reste le bien-être de ces animaux, de ces forêts, des populations locales avec qui nous travaillons ! Les consignes sanitaires sont importantes afin de ne pas transmettre de maladie, etc. 

Chaque pays, chaque projet, a ses spécificités.C’est pourquoi le Jane Goodall Institute a élaboré ce document qui vous explique, pays par pays, si vous pouvez postuler et dans quelles conditions. 

Et vous donne les contacts pour que vous puissiez vous renseigner et échanger directement avec les équipes sur place. 

Si l’aventure vous tente et que les missions que nous proposons vous intéressent, n’hésitez pas à les contacter !

Senegal

Location: The Jane Goodall Institute Senegal, Dindéfélo

Length of Stay: Two options: 6-12 months minimum or 1-2 months.

Requirements: High level of spoken French, with fluent preferred.
For the research department, prior experience in data collection and/or a degree in biology, primatology, zoology, or related field.

Accommodation: Low-cost accommodation and provisions are available in the local village setting.

Budgetary Information: volunteers must cover all own costs.

Contact: [email protected] and [email protected] with a CV and cover letter.

South Africa, Chimp Eden

Location: Jane Goodall Institute South Africa, Chimpanzee Sanctuary “Chimp Eden”, Nelspruit.

Length of Stay: Volunteers are preferred to stay from 3-13 nights in Chimp Eden from outside of Nelspruit area. Option 1: 3-6 nights, option 2: 7-13 nights

Requirements: Volunteers must be 18 years or over

Accommodation: Cabin style accommodation, 2 beds per cabin for maximum of 2 people.

Budgetary Information: Volunteers must cover all own costs.

  • Option 1: 3-6 nights, R 1850 per night (students: R 1450 per night)
  • Option 2: 7-13 nights, R 1750 per night (students: R 1350 per night)

The cost includes all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and some refreshments.

Contact: [email protected]

Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam

Location: Dar Es Salaam, Arusha or Zanzibar.

Length of Stay: Minimum of 6 months.

Requirements: 21 years old or over with a university degree or minimum of 4 years work experience. Prior knowledge of Kiswahili preferable (Kiswahili lessons provided during stay).

Accommodation: Accommodation at host family included.

Budgetary Information: The total fee for this position is $7,000 USD (for 6 months).

A 30% non-refundable deposit will be due six weeks prior to departure with the remaining 70% of the program fee will be due two weeks prior to departure.
Covered by fee: Accommodation (Basic), Kiswahili Language Lessons (mandatory unless fluent in Kiswahili), Local Travel & Communication (including cell phone), Airport Pick Up & Drop Off, Program orientation, training and materials,

Staff coordination and support, Work related travel and expenses, Administrative fees, Residence permit, Work Visa

Tanzania, Eco-House

Location: Eco-House of Sanganigwa Children’s House, Tanzania, Kigoma

Length of Stay: no minimum stay

Requirements: none, in particular

Accommodation: included. The Volunteer’s Eco-House hosts rooms with 2-4 beds. All rooms are equipped with a simple private bathroom. The accommodation includes a hearty breakfast and on request, meals and lunches. Wireless internet connection is supplied in all the House. Further services are transfer to and from the Kigoma airport and providing information for excursions.

Budgetary Information: The Volunteer Eco-House asks a donation of minimum 20 US $ per person (for long stay an high discount will provide) for overnight stay and breakfast that will contribute to the maintenance of children homes.

Contact: [email protected]

Uganda

Location: Based in the Budongo and Bugoma central forest reserves, with three days at head office per

month.

Length of Stay: Minimum of 6 months.

Requirements: 21 years old or over with a university degree or minimum of 4 years work experience. Prior knowledge of Kiswahili preferable.

Accommodation: Accommodation included, both in the field and at head office.

Budgetary Information: The total fee for this position is $6,256. A 30% non-refundable deposit will be due six weeks prior to departure with the remaining 70% of the program fee will be due two weeks prior to departure.

Covered by fee: Accommodation, Work-related travel, accommodation and meals, Airport Pick Up & Drop Off, program orientation, training and materials, Staff coordination and support, Administrative fees