African Conservation Experience: Information about ACE and the Year Out Group - Going on a Gap Year Placement with African Conservation Experience - Work with the Wildlife

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Information about ACE and the Year Out Group

  • Tuli Conservation ProjectIn the Tuli Block of Botswana volunteers work alongside experienced rangers to establish a baseline ecology study of the wildlife in this vast and unfenced trans frontier region.
  • Zingela Predator Conservation ProjectAt Zingela, you can study some of Africa's most elusive and persecuted predators, focussing on cheetah conservation, leopard and brown hyena studies.
  • Phinda Wildlife Research ProjectAs a 'Big 5' safari reserve, Phinda offers superb wildlife viewing while you conduct field research on the populations of lions, leopards and elephants, amongst other species.
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation CentreVolunteering at the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa gives you hands on experience in animal care, rehabilitation and hand rearing of wildlife. Join an experienced and dedicated team caring for injured and poisoned wildlife.
  • Khulula Wild Care
  • Game Capture TeamJoining the Game Capture Team lets you participate in the exciting work of capturing and relocating many wildlife species, including rhinos, buffalo, giraffe and large herds of antelope - this is hands-on and adrenaline fuelled work!
  • Hanchi Conservation ProjectWhile volunteering at Hanchi, you assist in the management of a 9,000 hectare reserve from horseback, which operates a breeding programme for rare antelopes as well as a cheetah sanctuary and predator study.
  • Shimongwe Wildlife Veterinary ExperienceThe Wildlife Veterinary Experience gives you the opportunity to work alongside experienced wildlife vets in South Africa, accompanying them on all wildlife cases and learning first hand and up close about this exciting work.
  • Nholwasi Community ProjectAn immensely rewarding experience, working with local children to promote sustainable and long term conservation, enrich their lives and work with the children of the future.
  • The Dolphin and Whale Research CentreAt the Dolphin and Whale Research Centre you assist renowned marine scientists studying the populations of humpback and bottlenose dolphins, byrde whales, humpback whales, and southern right whales, along South Africa’s coast.
  • Mauritius Dolphin Conservation ProjectAs a volunteer at the Mauritius Dolphin Conservation Project you assist with monitoring and controlling the impact of eco tourism on the local populations of spinner dolphins, melon headed dolphins and bottle nosed dolphins.
  • Tutuka Family Conservation ProjectWork with your family to bring your children's learning to life. Contribute to the conservation research of a Big 5 reserve and join our local community project.
  • Game Ranger Guide CourseThe Game Ranger Guide Course gives you a thorough introduction to the wildlife and habitats of South Africa and Botswana.
  • Wildlife Tracking CourseLearn advanced tracking skills and interpret animal behaviour while following wildlife through the wilderness of Botswana’s Tuli Block. This is a tough and adventurous experience.

African Conservation Experience are members of the Year Out Group and adhere to their Code of Practice and Members Charter.

The Year Out Group is an association of independent UK-registered organisations of various sizes, at least one of whose principal activities is the provision of high quality structured programmes in the UK or overseas for young people taking time out between school or college and higher education or employment, or between higher education and a job.

Code of Practice

Membership. Year Out Group sets specific membership criteria including finance, safety, security and quality that must be satisfied before organisations are allowed to join. All members are required to adhere to this Code of Practice and operational guidelines appropriate to their activities. Members provide annual confirmation that they continue to meet these criteria.

Accurate Literature and Websites. All members do their utmost to ensure that all their brochures, terms and conditions and other publications, print or electronic, clearly describe the year out placements and services offered.

Professional Support and Welfare. Members maintain high standards of personal service and individual support by thorough briefing of participants and training of staff. Courses, programmes, expeditions and placements are vetted and monitored by member organisations and security and safety procedures are in place. Where students are placed overseas, in-country support is provided.

Standards. Members are committed to continuous improvement of their Year Out Activities, have systems in place for participants to evaluate their programmes and welcome suggestions for improving performance and standards.

Ethical Considerations. Members are committed to ensure that relationships with the beneficiaries of their activities and programmes are conducted responsibly and with sensitivity regarding social, environmental and local issues.

Financial Security. Members are required to comply with all UK statutory financial regulations applicable to their individual status as companies and charities and to have systems in place to protect money paid by customers for any placement arranged under the Year Out Group logo.

Customer Relations. All members endeavour to deal swiftly and fairly with any issues their customers may raise. All members have a complaints procedure in place that forms part of their Terms and Conditions.


Find ACE at these domain names: www.conservationafrica.net, www.conservationafrica.co.uk

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