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Volunteer with us

At Rescue Dogs for Wildlife we offer opportunities to volunteer with us. However long you want to stay, we are happy to accommodate!

The project

Travel to Monde Village, located just outside Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, to train rescue dogs for wildlife conservation. Help dogs from overcrowded shelters find a new purpose by providing basic training and care. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn valuable skills from our professional canine handlers.

On this rescue dogs for wildlife conservation program, you’ll be active and on your feet most days working with rescue dogs of all kinds. This is a physically demanding and highly rewarding program – what animal lover doesn’t want to be surrounded by furry friends every day while contributing to real, meaningful conservation work! 

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What's Included

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Accommodation

Explore our meaningful projects that make a difference in wildlife conservation. Join us in rescuing and rehabilitating animals in need.

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In-Country Support

Receive guidance and assistance every step of the way, from preparing for your journey to on-the-ground support during your stay.

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Meals

Enjoy wholesome meals prepared with love and care, providing you with the energy needed for your volunteer work.

Airport Transfers

Collection and drop-off from Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA).

Two Activities of Your Choosing

Available activities include bungie jumping, game drives, elephant feeding, and so on. Full list of options to be provided upon arrival. 

What's Not Included

Please note that flights, visas, personal expenses, travel insurance, and souvenirs are not included in the program. Your contribution directly supports our cause.

Accommodation

Participants will stay in a solar-powered farm that reflects Zimbabwean cultural traditions, including communal spaces and shared responsibilities among participants. Accommodation is in tents, typically split by gender, with each tent housing up to four participants in bunk beds. Shared facilities include two toilets and two showers, while an adjacent outdoor kitchen and dining area under a gazebo provides a communal space for cooking and meals. 

 

The area is landscaped with trees for shade and an open space where dogs roam freely. An above-ground pool offers a welcome retreat in the hotter months. Wi-Fi is available at the accommodation, and purchasing a local SIM card is recommended for phone calls and internet access with top-up credit. Hand washing soap and buckets are provided, with an option for laundry services at an additional charge.

 

For those seeking more privacy, an upgrade to a private room at a nearby lodge, just a 5–10 minute walk away, is available for an additional cost.

“Spending time with the dogs at Rescue Dogs for Wildlife was the best thing I’ve ever volunteered for. It’s such a unique experience where Steph, Ben and the rest of the team truly make you feel part of the family, and from day one you get stuck in doing activities and training with the dogs that actually makes a difference. Even for short stays (I was there 2 weeks - I wish it was longer!) you can see marked changes in the dogs, which is so satisfying. Steph provides a great mix of hands-on activities and written texts so you’ll come out knowing so much more about the world of search and rescue. The high number of returning volunteers shows just how amazing this project is, I’d recommend it to any dog lover."

Raffi Johnson, UK

Want More Information on Volunteer Opportunities?

Submit your details and any enquiries through the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

+263 (0)788473051

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