Volunteering in Malawi

We're waiting to hear from you in Malawi and are taking volunteers and offering training courses at Mwabvi!

The latest news from our Malawi colleagues is that they are gearing up for more volunteers for 2010 onwards and want to hear from you! Some information below will give you a taster of what is available.

The costs vary depending on how long you want to stay and what level of work and experience you can offer, they are always good value for money and both positive and unforgettable experiences! Remember you do not have to have any special skills to Volunteer with us here at Mwabvi.

Download the latest field study and training programmes here


conservation_training_jan_10.doc

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE CONSERVATION TEAM AT MWABVI

Background information on Volunteering and ideas for you:

Working Volunteers

Volunteers will be involved in some of the following activities including:

  • Basic Conservation Training while in the Reserve, assisting with building of new game viewing roads and repairing damaged roads from the rainy season, surveying fence lines of the Mwabvi Reserve and construction thereof. 
  • Waterhole game counts, game walks and game drives, night drives.  Fence line patrols and repair if necessary.  
  • Assisting in the day to day operation of Njati lodge and Migudu camp site. 
  • Assisting with the ongoing research in the Reserve.  Assisting with any injured or orphaned animals at the rehabilitation centre.  Help feed the lion cub.
  • Working with the locals in the Orphanage Programme.  Conservation education programme with the local ischools. 
  • Helping with the school tree nursery, the vegetable patch programme and other agricultural projects.

You should budget for a cost of around $250 per week plus your food and incidentals. You will be required to cover your own cost to Malawi if you are travelling from abroad.    

 

Educational Volunteers (Field Guide Courses)

Mwabvi Reserve can offer various educational courses with a certificate on completion.  All accommodation and study material supplied.  Some of these courses will include:

  • A basic Field Guide Course Level 1
  • Trails Guide
  • Big 5 mammals of Southern Africa
  • Basic Conservation
  • Lodge Management
  • Wildlife Management
  • Animal Tracks and Signs of Africa
  • Behaviour Guide of Herbivores, Carnivors and Primates
  • Basic Survival

Volunteer Students (Practicals and Thesis, etc)

Mwabvi Reserve offers students facilities to complete their practical studies and Thesis in our Reserve at a very competitive price which includes accommodation and transport around the Reserve by qualified staff.  This also includes visiting and or studies on our upliftment programme with the local inhabitants i.e. hospitals, orphanage, etc.

If you just want to visit:

Our campsite at Migudu just inside the reserve entrance is now open and you can:

  • Drive through the Reserve (or we can arrange a game drive for you!)
  • Camp in the Reserve at our Migudu Campsite, with full ablutions and game viewing platform
  • Hire a local guide for bird watching and game spotting activities

And from April 2010 you can stay at our comfortable self catering en suite chalets at Njati, our Lodge near the Mwabvi Gorge!

If you would like further details on any of the above please contact the Malawi team for the latest details.

 

PAW: Promoting environmental conservation and development in Malawi.