Through this unique program, volunteers work at an animal "orphanage" near Nairobi which rehabilitates and releases wild animals that have been injured or abandoned. The facility handles animals such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, monkeys, elephants, hippos, rhinos, zebras, impalas, and ostrich and any other animal found in Kenya's national parks and game reserves.

Volunteers assist with feedings, handling the animals, cleaning cages, assisting staff with providing medical care to the animals. There are also regulat opportunities to accompany veterinary teams to remote locations.

What's Included in Your Program Fee:

• Pretrip Guide
• Phone Support and Guidance
• Assistance with Visa Process
• Airport Pickup and Drop-Off
• In-country Introduction
• Initial Transport to Program Site
• Introduction to Host Family and Program
• Placement and Supervision in Program
• Meals & Accommodations
• Guidance with Extra Sightseeing
• 24-hour Support
• Cosmic Volunteers T-shirt
• Letters of Reference/Certificate

What's Not Included in Your Program Fee:

• International Airfare
• Visa
• Insurance
• Vaccinations
• Medical Bills
• Daily Commute to Volunteer Location
• Internet Access
• Phone calls/Mobile Phone
• Extra Sightseeing
• Meals Outside Host Family

Volunteers do not need any veterinary knowledge or special skills, just a deep caring for animal welfare. However, since the spots in this program are limited, we give preference to veterinary students and professionals.

Arrangements of room and food for volunteers are managed by a host family. For detailed information on arrangements feel free to contact us at: info@cosmicvolunteers.org

For detailed information on the application process contact us at: info@cosmicvolunteers.org

You must apply at least 30 days before your intended start date. Some programs require even more advanced time -- please check the individual program pages for the latest information. We accept applications year round. You have three parties available to you 24/7 in case of emergency, health-related or otherwise: Cosmic Volunteers staff (both in-country and in the US), your host family, and your program supervisor. You will have contact information for all three before you arrive.We urge participants to consult with a travel doctor at least two months before arriving in the host country, to discuss any necessary immunizations and for advice on staying healthy while traveling. We also suggest that you visit the Centers For Disease Control website for traveler's health information.