Sign up for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience and assist  with what goes on in a conservationist’s day-to-day lives; shadow us in the work field and on the training grounds. See how we select and train the new generation of conservation working dogs and learn about different conservation methods and approaches to ensure the safe-keeping and preservation of our wildlife and biomes.

This program has been put together to offer international and local travelers, career seekers and animal lovers the opportunity to actually participate in wildlife conservation practices and other activities related to an operational canine unit.

Please note that this opportunity will not allow any volunteers to actively get involved in the security aspects themselves, and that this role remains the duty of PSiRA qualified Field Rangers only. Our rangers will, however, partake in training exercises and excursions and are more than willing to answer whatever questions our Volunteers may have about the selfless and important work that they do.

Cost of Programs:

Half or Full Day programs - no application interviews necessary

Makhulu Program - 1 week - US$ 525

Assegai Program - 2 weeks - US$ 975

Shaka Program - 3 weeks - US$ 1,300

Zingela Program - 4 weeks - US$ 1,750

We offer generous discounts to South African citizens- get in touch to find out more.

We can host up to six volunteers at a time.

Book on your own or as a small group.

(Booking is subjected to successful application, as described below.)

Who can apply?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be resilient, hard-working, enthusiastic

• You must be 18-years or older

• You must be open-minded and respectful of others

• You must be confident and at-ease around animals

• Must be a team player and willing to try your hand at anything

• Have the physical and mental agility to carry out the work required

• You must be willing to listen to instructions

  (this is important as it has implications for your safety and that of others)

Prospective volunteers who fit the above requirements will be required to attend a virtual interview.