Eco-campsite

Placement number: 0106
Location: South Africa 
Preferred Languages: English
Date:  June to November 
Requirements: Contact Ecoteer for more information
Minimum Period: 2 months

We are a small, (2.5ha), fledgling, tourist resort, situated alongside near pristine sub-tropical riverine forest in Morgan Bay a small coastal resort just North of East London and immediately south of the transkei, South Africa. Our main asset is the riverine forest, trees, plants, birdlife and tranquility.

Managed by my wife and myself who are both semi-retired but trained nature conservationists we operate a small campsite, craftshop and tearoom. Most of our facilities are built using environmentally sound sustainable materials, resources and methods such as, wattle and daub, cob, natural rock and local thatching grass, with the aim of obtaining a 'natural feel', whilst minimising visual and environmental impact. Our objective is to develop a resort where a broad spectrum of visitors pass through and are 'passively exposed' to the benefits of the environment and our natural heritage. We intend to further develop trails, activities and resources to assist in the process.

We also conduct environmental education courses and have been involved with local comminity projects such as , Eco schools run by the Wildlife Society of Southern Africa, and the Friends of Morgan Bay a local environmental 'watchdog' organisation.

Role of Volunteer

We are essentially looking for volunteers that are very much hands and prepared to take on a variety of tasks such as:

- Help develop trails and associated resources such as, laying out and building of trails, information brochures, bird,plant and animal ID lists, etc
- Assist with building developments such as fencing, bird hides and accommodation units
- Alien plant control and tree identification and labelling
- Data processing and developing resource base
- Any odd jobs associated with daily management

Cost

Volunteers are offered free accommodation but are expected to buy there own food.

Travel

We will arrange for a pick-up from East London, South Africa.