Experienced conservation managers and game rangers, appointed by the Reserves, are responsible for each student during their time on the Reserve - from the time of arrival until departure. The Co-ordinator is the point of contact on the Reserve to allocate work projects, act as guide and tutor/mentor, and generally look after the student's welfare. Most reserves take around six students at a time, allowing co-ordinators to focus a lot of attention on each student, whilst still allowing students to work as a team.
Martin is our representative in Africa and is available to respond to any queries or problems the students may have while on placement. Additionally, all volunteers are met at the airport and transported directly to the game reserves.
For advice on malaria tablets and inoculations, it is best to visit your GP who will be able to tell you which ones are necessary. You will need to take sufficient malarial protection where needed, and again your GP will be able to tell you which areas are high risk. Additionally, helpful advice and medical supplies can be found at www.travelpharm.co.uk
African Conservation Experience is part of The Year Out Group and is ATOL bonded.
Overall my placement
exceeded what I expected. The coordinators were fantastic and so motivated, which rubbed off on me”
For
my first time travelling alone it was fab - when I arrived at Jo'berg,
everything was arranged and it made travelling so much easier than
having to find my own way to the reserve. I think it is really good
advice to travel with a company for your first time as there are no
worries and if there is a problem, you know you have someone you can
contact within the country which is reassuring!”
African Conservation Experience Health and Safety Policy
- ACE carries out risk assessments on all its projects, which are updated regularly.
- We conduct an initial health and safety talk on arrival which covers crime, HIV/AIDS, personal hygiene and safety
- All students are fully supported by highly qualified staff at all times.
- ACE keep group sizes small to ensure a high degree of personal attention is given to each student, and also to ensure safety when in the bush.
- On arrival at the projects, students are made aware of safety issues relating to big game areas and to the risks of snakebite.
- All project supervisors are qualified in the respective fields and assessed on a regular basis.
- Accommodation and food provided to volunteers is regularly assessed for the welfare of volunteers.
