Minimum stay
2 weeks.
Project dates
All year.
Minimum Requirements
• Above 18, (option for families and groups)
• Conversational English
• Strong motivation
• Keen interest in primates and nature conservation
• Tolerance and understanding of new cultures
• The ability to withstand hot and humid weather
Volunteer work and contribution
There are a variety of projects underway at the Colobus Trust at any one time. As a volunteer in this project, you will be allocated specific duties depending upon your relative experience and current openings at the Trust, however all volunteers should be willing to help out with any aspect of the Trust's work when required and to change focus if the need arises. These are some of the activities you will be expected to carry out:
• Participate in animal welfare, husbandry, rescues and releases;
• Work with local communities in education, wildlife conflict and habitat restoration;
• Work alongside Kenyans fixing monkey bridges, de-snaring, maintaining
monkey cages;
• Carry out valued primate consensus and forest health surveys;
Accommodation
As a volunteer you will stay in a cottage located in Diani (33 km south of Mombassa) on one of the most beautiful beaches in Kenya. The cottage is clean, simple and comfortable. You will be sharing one room and bathroom with up to four other volunteers. Facilities include: electricity (though not always reliable especially during rainy weather), cooking gas, showers (cold and brackish water), overhead fans, laundry service, house care taker, drinking water delivery, and an office telephone that can be used for long distance calls home (using calling cards). The house is in a secure area and has a security service as well as a night-time guard who patrols the house grounds. A cook purchases the food and prepares lunch and dinner of good quality. Food for breakfast is also provided though you will need to prepare this yourself. The cook is off on Sundays and holidays.
The area of Diani is developed for the tourism industry with hotels, restaurants, bars, grocery shops, chemists, fruit & vegetable stalls, banks, a hospital, a dentist, a post office, etc., all within a few kilometres distance. Pretty much most things can be bought here however, being a tourist area, prices are slightly higher than in say, Mombassa.
Cost
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Period
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Current price
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Previous price (currently suspended)
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3 weeks
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€765
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€1,055
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4 weeks
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€955
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€1,340
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5 weeks
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€1,150
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€1,630
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Price Includes
GoEco's administration fee
Accommodation
Laundry
Cleaning
Meals and refreshments
Location by the beach
Airport transfers (from Mombassa)
Training and supervision
You should take in to account
• Flights to Kenya
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses- e.g. drinks, bar, telephone etc…
(a minimum of Ksh1,000/€10 a week: a main course in a standard western
restaurant- approx. Ksh400/€4 and in a local kiosk Ksh40/€0.40,
a beer- Ksh70-150/€0.70-1.50)
How do I Register?
Apply Now to scure your place now with a €190 deposit
Stage 1: If you would like to join this project, please complete the application form and submit it to GoEco.
Stage 2: Once we receive your application form, GoEco will evaluate your suitability for the project that you have chosen. At the same time, we will check availability of dates. (When completing your registration form, it is advisable to indicate a second and third choice in case your first choice is fully booked or the dates wanted are not available). Once GoEco receives confirmation of your acceptance to the project, we will notify you immediately by e-mail.
Stage 3: Once you have been accepted on a project and we have answered any additional queries that you may have, you will be asked to send a deposit within 7 days of €190 in order to reserve your place. This deposit is non-refundable.
Stage 4: After receiving your deposit, GoEco will send you a Disclaimer form and a Declaration form as well as a file containing all the relevant information about the project, including recommended ways to reach the site. You should return the two forms, duly signed, by mail to our office. Only upon the receipt of these forms, will we be able to complete the registration process.
Stage 5: The balance of the project fee must be transferred to GoEco no later than 60 days before the commencement of the project.
General note: It is important for you to know that during the registration process and the duration of the project, the GoEco team is always on hand to answer your questions and offer any assistance needed.
