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ICORP ( International Coalition of Rhino Protection) is working with the CPU on operational day and night
dedicated to the protection of wildlife. The team duties were amazing adventures. I will continue to serve
operates its own Counter- Poaching Unit ( CPU) within with ICORP as a volunteer. It is imperative to protect
the larger Mopani region of the Limpopo Province, South Africa’s majestic wildlife, to keep them free to roam the
Africa. We work in close proximity to the Kruger National bush, plains, and savannas. ICORP is family.”
Park ( KNP), however, due to the sensitivity of wildlife
protection, we cannot disclose the exact location of our Mario Buzzanca Volunteer Coordinator (Australia)
operations. two-time ICORP volunteer ranger.

Under the leadership of Marc Mc Donald, ICORP
employs, trains and equips rangers to assist with on the
ground counter- poaching measures, intelligence
gathering / communication and arrests when necessary.
ICORP volunteers are expected to participate in the
Candidates with a passion for wildlife conservation can following:
take an active role in supporting our Counter Poaching
Unit for a minimum of 1 month. Our program allows each • Motorized or on foot field patrols within the armed
volunteer to participate in tasks alongside the CPU team. unit
• Radio and operations room duties
“After going home, all I could think about was going
back. This is a place for people who are serious about • Ground reconnaissance patrols inside the reserve
wildlife conservation and really want to make a • Tracking and observing all wildlife movements and
difference. My volunteering experience has had such an behavior.
impact on me that I wish to eventually work on the • Essential camp maintenance
ground in a full-time position.”
• Food preparation and cooking
Joe Dalziel Volunteer Coordinator (United Kingdom) • Snare patrols
two-time ICORP volunteer ranger. • Ambush assistance and logistics (skills- based).
• Observation posts and early detection
“I have completed two tours of duty with ICORP as a (skills- based).
volunteer CPU Ranger; one in Mozambique and one in • Skills sharing and training.
South Africa. My boots-on-the-ground experiences

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