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“By joining ICORP as a volunteer you will be taking a huge and positive step
towards curbing the threat of species extinction. We are a charity dedicated to
the conservation and protection of wildlife. It would mean a lot to me and my
support group to see you join our tribe and see that you have heard our call.
We cannot lead the fight against poaching without a strong and supportive
base.
We have men and women on the front lines who have left their families and
risk their lives every day while protecting the iconic animals of Africa. By
joining us as a guardian for the future, you will make a direct impact on saving
rhinos, elephants and all wildlife of Southern Africa.”
Thank you!
Marc McDonald - Founder of ICORP
As a volunteer, you will be working You will live with the CPU in a field base
alongside trained rangers who carry in the bush under austere conditions
firearms. The legislation in South Africa ( sleeping in a tent, using field latrines,
does not allow non- nationals to operate field kitchen, etc.)
with firearms, therefore, only non- lethal
alternatives are allowed. All volunteers perform daily base camp
duties.
According to your skills, you will assist
with patrols, follow- ups, arrests, patrol
configuration and ambush set- up. You
will be thoroughly briefed on these
operational procedures upon arrival.
The minimum stay is 1 month, , however There is limited mobile phone coverage
to maximize a volunteers contribution in the area of operation, with roaming
to ICORP’ s wildlife protection and CPU possibilities. We can assist you with
function, a period of 2 - 3 months is procuring a local mobile service sim
ideal. card if required. WhatsApp is used.
Some volunteers apply for 6 - 12 month Phones are required to have their
tours. geotracker turned off!
* There is a 2 week probation period
within which either party can cancel
their agreement without claims by either
party.