About Program
We are looking for dedicated and passionate volunteers to help us care for and rehabilitate the wildlife that come through our door. Lilongwe Wildlife Centre is Malawi’s only wildife sanctuary – widely reputed as one of the best facilities in Africa for its high standards of animal welfare.
Every single animal that comes into our care – whether as a result of abuse, illegal activity or human-wildlife conflict – receives a carefully tailored programme of support from our team of experts. Where possible, we aim to rehabilitate and return animals to the wild. Those that cannot be released are cared for in the safety of the sanctuary. Volunteering at the Centre will give you a powerful insight into the life-changing and life-saving work of wildlife rehabilitation. Expect to get your hands dirty, work hard and sleep well! Duties include animal husbandry (cleaning, sanitation, feeding and enrichment), orphan care, vet clinic support, observations, integrations and reintroductions.
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Program Highlights
- Gain unique experience caring for wildllife and the chance to look after orphan monkeys at an award-winning wildlife sanctuary.
- Support a high-impact organisation working hard to protect Malawi's wildlife and combat wildlife crime.
- Learn about wildlife rehabilitation and conservation and take part in rescues and releases when they occur.
- Work alongside some of the best names in their field, including primate experts and Malawi's top wildlife vet.
- Explore the 'Warm Heart of Africa' with game drives in Liwonde National Park, snorkelling or diving in Lake Malawi, horseback riding at Kande Beach, and cycling in Kuti Wildlife Reserve.
Program Impact
Malawi has an incredible diversity of wild animals and habitats but is facing huge threats, from deforestation and pollution to poaching and climate change. We work at the forefront of many of these challenges, so if you volunteer with us you’ll be part of a much bigger picture. Last year at the sanctuary alone we rescued 150 animals, released 84 animals back into the wild and performed 165 clinical procedures.
