Volunteering with monkeys & primates abroad

Why is Volunteering with Monkeys & Primates Important?

The clearing of trees for timber or for the excessive cultivation of palm oil plantations is the main cause of the destruction of the monkeys' natural habitat. This habitat is increasingly being destroyed by the development of roads, fields or mines. The proximity of humans to animals also entails a high risk of infection with various diseases. But factors such as illegal hunting and poaching, environmental pollution or climate change also mean that the four-legged friends are threatened with extinction.

Why you should volunteer with monkeys & primates

Your volunteer work not only allows you to sustainably improve the lives of the monkeys and give the little four-legged friends a chance for a better future. You will also benefit on many levels. Your commitment enables you to live in a foreign country and to immerse yourself in a new everyday life.

You learn new skills and quickly notice how you grow with your tasks every day. If you would like to work with animals in the future, volunteering is also a perfect start for your career.

Goals of Volunteer Projects with Monkeys & Primates

Our main goal in volunteering with monkeys is to achieve healthy interaction and peaceful coexistence between humans, animals and the environment. Our volunteer projects with monkeys are primarily aimed at restoring the natural habitat of wild animals and preserving biodiversity in the long term. To this end, deforestation and forest fires are to be prevented and uncontrolled hunting and poaching are to be combated.

How can you advocate for monkeys & primates?

Make your contribution by getting involved in various areas of responsibility:

• Caring for the monkeys: Here you work in sanctuaries where the care and protection of the monkeys is paramount.
• Construction of new dwellings: If new monkey houses are to be built, you will lend a hand here.
• Educational work: Many people are not aware of the importance of monkeys for the ecosystem and that is exactly what should be changed. In this activity you create awareness among locals and visitors.

Requirements

In principle, no specific previous knowledge is required for volunteer work with monkeys. However, previous experience of handling animals is an advantage. You should be committed and interested in monkey conservation. You should also bring a certain basic level of fitness with you, as you will also be able to do physical activities.

Where can you get involved?

The more than 250 monkey species are distributed on all continents. Get involved with Gorillas and Chimpanzees in Uganda or bring them Wildlife rescue station and rainforest protection in the Amazon with your support. Or sit in the National Park in Ghana and dedicate yourself to animal care and the promotion of sustainable tourism.

What else you should consider

Prepare yourself well for the situation on site: You will sometimes also be confronted with animal suffering because, depending on the project, you will also work with abused, seriously injured or orphaned monkeys.
Besides, he is standing species-appropriate wildlife protection at RGV in the foreground. The monkeys should therefore remain free and wild and human contact is avoided as far as possible.

FAQ

Where can I volunteer with monkeys?

Monkeys and primates live in different parts of the world and are primarily at home in Africa and Asia. With us you have the chance to do volunteer work with monkeys in several countries. These include Ghana, South Africa and Vietnam.

How can I support the monkeys?

By volunteering for projects that aim to protect the different species of monkeys and preserve their habitat. So you actively tackle and care for the animals, help with their veterinary care or do educational work so that more people are committed to protecting the monkeys.