CCF Field Centre Internship/Volunteer Application

Volunteer Service Location*

Choose one of the Field Centre locations below.

Namibia

Somaliland

Application Type*

Choose one of the volunteer opportunities below

Internship

Working Guest

Zookeeper/Animal Health/Veterinary

Application Type*

Choose one of the volunteer opportunities below

Zookeeper/Animal Health/Veterinary

Name*

First Last

Current Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone*

Email*

Please list your country of citizenship*

If you have dual citizenship please list both countries

Birthdate*

Please enter your date of birth

Health Conditions*

Please list all existing health conditions/allergies

Vaccination Conditions*

Due to the communal nature of the living quarters and facilities at CCF's Field Centres and the health of our animals, we require certain vaccination records. This includes vaccination for COVID-19. If you are chosen for a volunteer opportunity at one of our Field Centres, can you provide vaccination records?

Yes

No

Name of University*

If you are not currently enrolled please list most recently attended school.

Degree Major/Focus Area*

Degree Minor/Subsidiary

Degree Progress*

Choose highest academic year achieved or in what year you are currently enrolled

Graduation date

If you are still in school, please give year you expect to graduate.

School Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Academic Reference or Academic Advisor*

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Academic Reference or Academic Advisor email*

Please list relevant coursework/subjects you have completed.*

Requirements of university for your internship*

Preferred start date of your CCF internship*

Second choice start date of your CCF internship*

Please attach any relevant documents from your school pertaining to your internship

doc, docx, or pdf files accepted. For Masters/PhD students, please attach your thesis requirements and an outline of proposed work at CCF. NOTE: All relevant information pertaining to internships needs to be received prior to arrival at CCF.

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Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, , Max. file size: 250 MB, Max. files: 5.

Number of weeks that applicants want to intern or volunteer at CCF*

Resume & Cover Letter*

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Please describe any special skills you have that you feel may help CCF's program*

What other environmental/conservation interests have you pursued in the past?*

What other internship/volunteer positions have you held? Please list the positions and when you were involved.*

What is your highest level of education completed?*

What working conditions are you used to?*

How would you rate your computer skills?*

What computer programs have you used in the past? If none please list N/A.*

Other than English, what language(s) do you speak/read/write? If none please list N/A.*

Professional Reference*

Prefix First Last

Professional Reference Email*

Preferred start date of your CCF Volunteer experience*

Second choice start date of your CCF Volunteer experience*

Interns, Are you willing to share a room during your stay at CCF?

Please note: All volunteers share accommodations, with 1 or 2 volunteers roomed together. However, this question does not apply to Working Guests.

Please list the types of animals you have worked/lived with in the past.*

Ex: Domestic only (dogs, cats), Domestic exotics (reptiles, birds, small pets, equine), Wildlife, Zoo animals, etc.

Why are you interested in coming to CCF?*

What are your expectations of your time at CCF?*

What do you enjoy most in life, and why?

Please specify how you will finance your internship (self-funded, grant, or other kinds of funding).*

Relevant to International Interns ONLY

Can you meet the required financial contributions for your time at CCF?*

Required Reading Acknowledgement - Somaliland*

Required Reading

Fees for Volunteering in Somaliland

Fees for volunteering at CCF Somaliland are: $400/week with a minimum of a 2 weeks stay.

FAQs

What are the criteria for acceptance into the programme?
Typically, volunteers are chosen based on three criteria. First is the space availability at the facility in Somaliland. There are limited accommodations at CCF Somaliland; therefore we have to manage the various volunteers and living quarters appropriately. The time of year is also critical as many volunteers are interested in the June-September and December-January timeframe (based on school/ work schedules). Beginning in October through May is typically less crowded, so there are more volunteering opportunities. Second is health. Volunteers must be physically fit and have the ability to work outdoors in the heat, climb, stoop, and walk/run easily. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the country we work in, we cannot accept volunteers with any medical conditions. Emergency services are sparse in Somaliland, and the risk to the volunteer is too high if something were to happen. Third is volunteer experience (see below).

What type of experience do I need?
We need people with ecology, zoology and vet/vet-tech skills. The skills needed may vary somewhat during the year. The daily tasks in Somaliland include intense animal husbandry, enrichment and training, along with food preparation (including doing our own butchering), record keeping, and assisting the veterinarians and vet techs with animal health procedures and medicating. You might be asked to submit a certified copy of your highest qualification/training certificate along with your application.

Why do I have to pay to volunteer?
CCF is a non-profit organization that relies on donations. Volunteer fees make up a substantial portion of our annual income. The Volunteer Program is a win-win opportunity for everyone involved – it allows volunteers to see the workings of CCF Somaliland at a very personal level, and it also allows CCF to implement on-going rescue of cheetah cubs from the illegal wildlife trade and educate local communities. In return, our volunteers gain skills from working with our staff at CCF Somaliland. Donations and volunteers are the key to CCF’s success.

What do the volunteer fees cover?
Your fees cover your accommodation and all of your food while you are at CCF Somaliland. We provide linens, bedding and towels. Fees do not cover any flights, or any personal effects (soft drinks, snacks, toiletries, etc). You will need to budget for these in addition to your volunteer fee. Most volunteers spend very little money while they are at CCF Somaliland. There is also a Work Visa Application Fee that is required for all volunteers. (See below for details.)
It is required that volunteers purchase their own travel insurance including emergency medical or evacuation services.

How do I pay? And when?
We require that the volunteer fees are paid in full with cash upon arrival in Somaliland. Payments must be made before volunteer duties may begin. If you are collecting donations from friends, family or grants/funding YOU are responsible for ensuring that payment is made to CCF in ONE LUMP SUM. We cannot cash checks or take payment by debit/credit card in Somaliland. You will receive a receipt of your payment to CCF for tax purposes. If you are uncomfortable paying in cash, we will arrange another payment method for you before you arrive.

Do I need a Visa and how do I get one?
All our non-Somali volunteers and zookeepers need to apply for a work visa which entitles them to volunteering at CCF only. Upon your approval and confirmation, you will receive a visa application form from us and instructions on how to fill it in. Please print the document, complete the application form and scan it. Then, email it to jess@cheetah.org. You will also need to scan and e-mail a certified copy of your passport (personal detail and passport number).
You will present your completed application form upon arrival and pay $60 U.S. Dollars in cash at Hargeisa Airport for landing fees into the country. You will then be issued your tourist Visa stamp good for 30 days. If you are from a country that requires a visa to be processed before arrival, we will take the form by email and do this for you prior to your arrival.

Do I make my own travel arrangements?
Yes, you are responsible for making and paying for your own flight arrangements into and out of Hargeisa Airport. Please e-mail the volunteer coordinator at jess@cheetah.org regarding dates before you book your flights and again with your flight itinerary once purchased. Please note that transport from the airport to the CCF Somaliland Field Center will be provided for you. Please note that you are financially responsible for all of your flights into and out of Somaliland.

Where will I stay in Somaliland?
You will stay in the volunteer housing at Geed-Deeble. Please refer to the Volunteer Handbook below for more information. This will also be emailed directly to you when you confirm your placement in the program.

What should I expect to do as a volunteer?
As a volunteer you will be required to help with the day-to-day activities at the facility. There will be animal husbandry duties such as cleaning and feeding, food preparation and butchering of raw meat, veterinary care and prophylaxis, facility maintenance, enrichment, training, and record keeping. There may be surgeries, animal moves, or cub confiscations happening during your stay as well. Cub confiscations can be very overwhelming, as many animals come into the facility in a very neglected state. Around the clock hand-raising and triage care may be necessary.
Please be honest when communicating what you are comfortable doing, so that everyone gets the most out of your volunteer experience.
The Volunteer Handbook below has more details on the type of tasks that volunteers work on, and what to expect during their stay. Please read the handbook, it is an important document for your success at CCF Somaliland.
Please note: although you may have certain qualifications (vet/vet tech, etc), as a volunteer you will be used where you are needed!

What are the arrangements for meals at CCF Somaliland?
Lunch and dinner is cooked for staff and volunteers. Everyone is responsible for their own breakfast every day. After each meal, it is requested that everyone cleans up after themselves and does their own dishes so that the kitchen staff do not have extra work.

What else can I do at CCF while I am volunteering?
CCF Somaliland operates on a 48-50-hour working week, but volunteers may be required to work beyond those hours and over the weekend if there are extenuating circumstances like cub confiscations.
In their spare time, volunteers can play games, watch movies, or read. In the summer, some people like to play badminton or basketball. The common room has a TV, movies and books that you can borrow and there is also Wi-Fi coverage. Activities may change depending on what other NGO’s are in the area also.

***It is not allowed to go outside of the safe house compounds alone. Groups will travel together to the stores or restaurants***

Vaccination Information
Somaliland volunteers are required to have prophylaxis rabies vaccinations and a current tetanus vaccination. Proof of these must be provided in the second form received via email.

Important Contact Information
Please copy and paste this info into your address book.
Somaliland Volunteer Programme Coordinator Jess Sorrentino (based in California) - jess@cheetah.org.
Manages the daily correspondence with Somaliland volunteers.

More Info

Interns
CCF Somaliland currently cannot accept applications for internships.

Volunteers
Volunteering at CCF in Somaliland is a rewarding experience, and most of the people who participate in our volunteer program will tell you that it is among the best experiences they have ever had. They’ll also tell you it’s not for the faint of heart. If you are accepted to be a volunteer at CCF Somaliland:

You will potentially live in a communal setting, sharing with other international volunteers or staff. This allows for integration of cultures and building of relationships between volunteers for a truly international experience.

You may work long hours, sometimes seven days a week.

You may work much of the day indoors or outdoors. Working conditions can be extremely hot.

You will work with many people from different cultures and of different age groups. Somaliland is a Muslim country, and it is expected that you are respectful of the culture. This includes wearing loose-fitting clothing (no shorts or tank-tops) and for women: covering your hair with a scarf when leaving the compound. There is no alcohol available for consuming, and you will need to be respectful of prayer times, and potentially other Muslim holidays that are observed such as Ramadan or EID.

You will need to be able to work on your own and expect to multi-task.

You may be asked to do administrative work such as filing, database entry, photocopying, etc.

You will receive a Volunteer Handbook, the Visa Form and Instructions, A Suggested Packing List, and an Invitation Letter before your arrival. You will also receive a Liability Waiver and a Confidentiality Waiver, which both need to be signed and returned before the beginning of your volunteer experience.

Volunteers are selected via an application process and must fill out all the appropriate application forms. Because of the nature of the site and limited accommodation, not all applications are accepted. All applicants will receive an interview via zoom or phone before their acceptance, unless otherwise vetted.

The Volunteer Handbook

I have read the required reading.

Required Reading Acknowledgement - Namibia*

Required Reading

Fees for Volunteering in Namibia

We require an initial deposit upon your confirmation into the program (paid in one lump-sum) and then the final balance payment is due 2 months prior to your arrival (also paid in a lump-sum). Payments can be made by the volunteer or someone else. Please ensure that any payments are made using the appropriate payment form so that we have details on who is making the payment and for which volunteer. If you are collecting donations from friends, family or grants/funding YOU are responsible for ensuring that payment is made to CCF in ONE LUMP SUM. Please include a spreadsheet / database (in Microsoft Word / Excel) indicating the payment types, list of donors, etc. with your payment form to help us keep track of payments.

Working Guest
Fees (include a 1% processing charge)
US$3,030.00 for 2 weeks
US$5,050.00 for 4 weeks

Deposit: US$1,140.00 due on approval of application (includes $130 visa fee). An additional room security deposit of US$75 is required for 4-week volunteers, reimbursable upon departure.

Student internships and Zookeepers
US$2,020.00 per month

Deposit: US$710.00 due on approval of application (includes US$130 visa fee and $75 room security deposit refundable upon departure)

Namibian/South African citizens - Please email ccfinfo@iway.na

Working visa application fee
An additional visa fee of US$130, due with the deposit, is required for all non-Namibian volunteers regardless of length of stay. Special paperwork and application forms need to be completed and submitted at least 6 weeks prior to your departure date.

PAYMENT:
CCF prefers payment by bank transfer to our Namibian bank account. In order to cover the processing fee our bank charges us, we are building in a fee of 1%. Please be advised that your bank will also charge you a fee for a foreign bank transfer. Please enquire about these charges in advance and please note that CCF does not have any influence on these charges. We can also accept payments by credit card (VISA and Mastercard) but a processing fee of 5% applies and additional bank charges on which CCF has no influence could be drawn from your account. It might be worth comparing transfer and credit card payment charges.

FAQs

What are the criteria for acceptance into the programme?
Typically, volunteers and interns are chosen based on three criteria. First is the space availability at the facility in Namibia. There are limited accommodations at CCF; therefore we have to manage the various volunteers/interns and living quarters at CCF. The time of year is also critical as many volunteers and interns are interested in the June-September and December-January timeframe (based on school/ work schedules). Beginning in October through May is typically less crowded, so there are more volunteering opportunities.

What type of experience do I need?
Volunteers: We need people with business, administrative and education skills as much as we need people with ecology, zoology and vet/vet-tech skills. The skills need may vary somewhat during the year. For example, in January, we prepare our annual report. Around March/April, we conduct our annual work-ups on resident cheetahs. During July we need to produce a mid-year report and host a fundraising gala in Namibia. In July and August we host large scale 12-hour waterhole counts and conduct studies on female cheetahs. During September and October, we attend several farmer shows and may need assistance with educational presentations. Throughout the year we conduct farmer training sessions and ecology studies (game counts, spoor tracking, camera trapping), host day visitors, school/youth groups and VIP groups, visit schools, write grant applications and articles, place puppies (about eight weeks after litters are born), perform cheetah and other animal care and conduct work-ups on wild and captured cheetahs that pass through our centre.

Interns: Preferably students will be studying a conservation/biology-related subject but this is not essential. Like volunteers, interns need to be motivated and keen to learn and be dedicated to the tasks that are being assigned to them.

Why do I have to pay to volunteer?
CCF is a non-profit organization that relies on donations. Volunteer/internship fees make up a substantial portion of our annual income. The Volunteer/Internship Program is a win-win opportunity for everyone involved – it allows volunteers and interns to see the workings of CCF at a very personal level, and it also allows CCF to implement on-going research programmes and maintain the facility with the help of volunteers and interns. In return, our volunteers and interns gain skills from working with our staff at CCF. Depending on the requirements of their universities, interns are given projects to work on while they are at CCF. Donations and volunteers/intern are the key to CCF’s success.

How much are the volunteer/internship fees and what do they cover?
Fees for volunteering vary by type of volunteer and location (Namibia or CCF affiliate ACK Kenya). Please visit http://cheetah.org/you-can-help/internship/how-much-does-it-cost/ to view the fee structure.

Your fees cover your accommodation and all of your food while you are at CCF. We provide linens, bedding and towels. Fees do not cover any flights, transportation to/from the airport (but we can help arrange this) and any personal effects (e.g. alcohol, soft drinks, toiletries, etc). You will need to budget for these in addition to your volunteer/internship fee. Most volunteers and interns spend very little money while they are at CCF. There is also a Work Visa Application Fee that is required for all volunteers. (See # 6 below for details.)

What is the difference between the Action for Cheetahs Kenya programme and the CCF Namibia programme?
The difference of our programme in Namibia and Action for Cheetahs in Kenya's (ACK) programme (ACK became an independent CCF affiliate in 2009) is based on the size of the facility and intensity of work at each location. Namibia is our headquarters. We have a fully operating, integrated, developed centre there. We have about 15-20 professional staff and run six or so farms, with workers. We also have 50+ orphaned, injured or elderly cheetahs on site that cannot be re-released into the wild. We take care of these cheetahs. We run a Livestock Guardian Dog programme, breeding puppies that can be placed out with farmers for non-lethal predator control. We also run many educational and outreach programmes. All of this is financed through donations. So, when volunteers and interns come to Namibia, not only are they helping us run these programmes, but they are also contributing financially to the maintenance of our facility. As you can imagine, it’s fairly costly to keep up and manage all of these programmes, and it also costs us money to house, train and transport volunteers and interns.

In contrast, ACK in Kenya is still very much a grass roots operation. Only recently did they come into a permanent establishment in Kenya. But much of the time is spent on the road, doing education and outreach work. There are no cheetahs on site, no permanent education centres and no dog breeding. Hence, the cost of operation is much lower in Kenya. ACK also need a different type of volunteer; typically people that can volunteer long term, and also have specific skills (whatever is needed most at that point in time). Thus, ACK charges a lower volunteer fee.

How do I pay? And when?
Your initial deposit payment will be due immediately upon your approval and confirmation. This is to hold your space at our facility. The final payment is due 2 months prior to your arrival in Namibia. CCF prefers payments by bank transfer but can also accept MasterCard and Visa payments if necessary. We also require that you pay for your Work Visa up front as well. (See below for more information). There is a 1% processing fee included in all bank transfer payments (and a 5% processing fee in all credit card payments) - we thank you in advance for helping us defray these costs. CCF prefers to process payments by direct bank transfer into our Namibian account as this is more cost effective for us as a non-profit organization and should also reduce the cost for volunteers as credit card payments have in the past incurred extra charges for the volunteer which were not covered by the 5% processing fee but were beyond CCF’s and CCF’s bank’s control.

Do I need a Work Visa and how do I get one?
All our non-Namibian volunteers, interns and zookeepers need to apply for a work visa which entitles them to volunteering at CCF only. The visa application takes about 5-6 weeks to process. You will pay approximately US$130 with your initial deposit payment to cover the processing costs associated with the Work Visa application. Upon your approval and confirmation, you will receive a visa application form from us and instructions on how to fill it in. Please print the document, complete the application form and scan it. Then, email it to ccfinfo@iway.na . You will also need to scan and e-mail a certified copy of your passport (personal detail and passport number) and a certified copy or your highest qualification / training certificate.

Visa applications will be submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs by CCF’s visa agent 5-6 weeks prior to the volunteers’ arrival. The application takes 5-6 weeks to process and when CCF receives the visa, it will be emailed to the volunteer/intern who will present the work visa and their passport to immigration when they arrive at Windhoek airport or at one of the border posts.

NOTE: Volunteers only need to contact CCF about their Work Visa if they still haven't received it one week prior to their departure.

This approved work visa document must be shown upon entry into Namibia, so make sure you bring it with you. Should you lose or forget it, you might be refused entry into the country and put on the next plane out (at your own expense).

Do I make my own travel arrangements?
Yes, you are responsible for making and paying for your own flight arrangements into and out of Windhoek International Airport. Please e-mail the volunteer coordinator at ccfinfo@iway.na with the dates you have in mind. Please note that you are responsible for your own transport from Windhoek airport to CCF. The volunteer coordinator can also help you book a transfer from Windhoek airport to CCF with a reliable taxi driver who drives many of CCF’s volunteers/interns. On the rare occasion that CCF might have a car in Windhoek on the day of a volunteer’s or intern’s arrival, they can get a lift to CCF but please note that these trips (usually for meetings in Windhoek) only come up at a few days’ notice so it’s necessary that volunteers and interns book their flights first and arrange transport to CCF a little closer to their arrival date.

Please note that you are financially responsible for all of your flights into and out of Namibia, any necessary accommodations in Windhoek as well as the transport from Windhoek Airport to CCF / Otjiwarongo (in case there is no lift with a CCF car).

Volunteers/interns are asked to arrive on Sundays, if possible but if they can only find flights arriving on a weekday, that it also fine. Please be aware that the drive from Windhoek airport to CCF takes 4 hours. Volunteers and interns who would like to travel to CCF on the same day as their flight arrives in Windhoek, should make sure that the arrival time is no later than 1pm. Alternatively, volunteers and interns whose flights arrive later in the day, can stay overnight in Windhoek and travel to CCF the next day.

Where do I stay in Windhoek?
Please refer to the Volunteer Handbook below for a list of Windhoek hotels and hostels. You will need to let us know where you will be staying so that we can help with any transportation issues if needed. Send your details to ccfinfo@iway.na. Also, you will need to arrange transport from the airport to your Windhoek accommodations, which is approximately N$240 (=US$15), per person via minibus (we can recommend a shuttle company called Townhoppers. They need to be pre-booked and pre-paid. You can contact them by e-mailing Townhoppers@iway.na . Alternatively, there are taxis at the airport which will take passengers into the city. Some hotels/guesthouses will also be able to help you arrange transport from the airport to their facility.

How do I get to CCF from Windhoek?
If CCF happens to have a car in Windhoek on the day of your arrival, you can get a lift.

If you arrive on a day we don’t have a car in Windhoek, you will be responsible for the cost of that transport which is approximately N$1,500 (US$90). CCF will be able to arrange this transport which is with a dedicated taxi service we frequently book for volunteers and interns. You would have to pay the driver in cash on arrival at CCF in South African Rand or Namibian Dollars (which have the same value and are both legal tender in Namibia), so make sure you withdraw some cash at an ATM in Johannesburg airport (if you are flying that route) or Windhoek airport. The taxi can pick you up from the airport, or from a location in Windhoek.

Alternatively, you can catch a shared taxi from Windhoek airport to the point in Windhoek’s Katutura area where the taxis to Otjiwarongo leave. This first taxi will cost approximately N$250. You would then have to take a second taxi to Otjiwarongo which will also cost around N$250. Shared taxis don’t operate according to a schedule but leave when they have filled with enough passengers to make the trip worthwhile. Please note that you might have to overnight in Otjiwarongo in order to catch a lift with a CCF car early the next morning. There are usually no CCF cars driving from Otjiwarongo town to CCF in the afternoons. Please give advance notice if you are going to take a shared taxi from Windhoek to Otjiwarongo.

Please contact the volunteer coordinator regarding dates before you book your flights.

What should I expect to do as a volunteer?
As a volunteer you will be required to help with the day-to-day activities at the facility. Much of your time may be spent in the office, working on ongoing projects. Your work will be varied. This may mean cleaning the goat pens one day, doing data entry another day and occasionally helping feed the 50 plus habituated cheetahs that live on the property. Each evening, a schedule is posted for the following day, outlining your tasks for that day and who the task leader is.

There will be office and computer work. There will be physical labour. There will be handling of raw meat and organs and there will be visits to the dump. There are also special ongoing research projects that need to be monitored, such as faecal specimen analysis, game counts and ecosystem evaluation studies. When you arrive at CCF, you will participate in an orientation meeting where you will learn more about the ongoing projects and tasks and determine which projects best fit your skill set. Please be honest when communicating what you are comfortable doing, so that everyone gets the most out of your volunteer experience.

What do interns do at CCF?
Interns are usually full-time students (undergraduates or graduate students) at a university or other third-level institution and are mostly studying a subject in a conservation-related field, however, students in other fields are also welcome to apply. If their university course requires them to complete a special project during their internship, a project will be discussed with the student and their advisor. If there are no special requirements from the student’s university, he or she will be assigned smaller projects that are part of CCF’s ongoing research. Interns usually stay longer than volunteers and are therefore given the opportunity to take on more responsibility than short-term volunteers when it comes to work tasks but they will also get involved in the tasks that are mentioned under point 10.

What are the arrangements for meals at CCF?
Lunch and dinner is cooked for staff, volunteers and interns Monday through Saturday, and dinner on Sunday. Everyone is responsible for their own breakfast every day (food is provided in a group kitchen) and lunch on Sunday. Each evening, one volunteer/intern is allocated to help with the cooking and cleaning in the kitchen.

The Volunteer Handbook found below has more details on the type of tasks volunteers and interns work on, and what to expect during their stay. Please download the handbook, it is an important document for you to read.

What else can I do at CCF while I am volunteering/interning?
CCF operates on a 45-hour working week, but as our organization is open to the public, volunteers and interns may be required to work beyond those hours and over the weekend.

In their spare time, volunteers and interns can hike, run or cycle around the farm (making sure they let someone know where they’re going – it’s still wild there!). In the summer, some people like to play badminton or basketball. The common room has a TV, movies and books that you can borrow and there is also Wi-Fi coverage. The library at the main building has a lot of reference material (which needs to stay in the library).

If volunteers/interns would like to visit Otjiwarongo, they may request this from the Operations Manager, to reserve space in a vehicle that is headed for town. Some people like to visit the national parks and other parts of Namibia – this may also be possible, but is not guaranteed and will depend on the workload and projects going on at CCF. It is preferable that interns and volunteers arrange to travel through Namibia either before or after their stay at CCF.

Important Contact Information

Please copy and paste this info into your address book.

Namibian Volunteer Programme Coordinator
Heike Stackmann based in Namibia - ccfinfo@iway.na
Manages the daily correspondence with Namibia volunteers.

More Info

Internships
Interns who are accepted into the program are required to be tremendously flexible, adaptable and patient. We expect student interns to be mature and culturally sensitive. As with all volunteers, students are required to adhere to CCF protocol. If you are accepted to the internship program:

You will live in a communal setting, sharing with other international and Namibian students. This allows for integration of cultures and building of relationships between students for a truly international experience.

You may work long hours, seven days a week.

You may work much of the day indoors or outdoors. Working conditions can be extremely hot or extremely cold.

You will work with many people from different cultures and of different age groups.

You will need to be able to work on your own and expect to multi-task.

You will be asked to do administrative work such as filing, database entry, photocopying, organizing events, writing articles, running errands, doing the weekly food shopping, cook dinner, etc.

You will get the chance to help with cheetah feeding, raise puppies, assist in clinical workups, collect and dissect cheetah feces, observe cheetah behavior, conduct field work and be involved in outreach and education programs.

You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from CCF, and for securing all the necessary visas or other paperwork necessary to be at CCF.

You must pay for their room and board and sign liability and other waivers.

Long-term volunteers may be assigned a specific project to complete during their stay. We welcome students with all kinds of backgrounds/courses of study: biology, animal science, conservation biology, ecology, veterinary studies but also more areas such as business studies, computing, education, graphic design, comparative history studies, sociology, psychology and other areas.

Volunteers/Working Guests
Volunteering at CCF in Namibia is a rewarding experience, and most of the people who participate in our volunteer program will tell you that it is among the best experiences they have ever had. They’ll also tell you it’s not for the faint of heart. If you are accepted to be a working guest at CCF:

You will do everything from data entry to chopping up meat to collecting and cataloging scat samples. CCF is a research station in a rural area of one of Africa’s least densely populated countries, and while conditions are not inhospitable, they are not terribly luxurious, either.

You will can work with a wide variety of people on a wide variety of tasks, and will be relied upon to complete a great many tasks that involve nearly every aspect of our operations.

You are responsible for your own transportation to and from CCF, and for securing all the necessary visas or other paperwork necessary to be at CCF.

You must pay for their room and board and sign liability and other waivers.

Volunteers and Interns are selected via an application process and must fill out all the appropriate application forms. Because of the nature of the site and limited accommodation, not all applications are accepted.
The Volunteer Handbook

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