As a volunteer, you'll play a crucial role in monitoring rhino behavior to identify patterns and gain a better understanding of these elusive animals in the wild. Your research will help predict rhino responses to various stimuli and inform the conservancy's rhino population and habitat management strategies. You'll also observe feeding patterns to prevent over-grazing and over-browsing, plan rhino movements, and determine any necessary dietary supplements for the animals. By learning to use telemetry sets and recognizing rhino tracks and signs, you'll contribute to enhancing rhino management techniques worldwide.

At the Rhino & Elephant Conservation, the focus is on providing elephants with a life that closely resembles their natural habitat. These awe-inspiring animals serve as ambassadors for their species, playing a vital role in community education about conservation. As a volunteer, you'll help monitor feeding patterns, repair any conservancy damage caused by elephants, and enjoy memorable walks with them in the mornings or evenings. Learn from their skilled handlers about the challenges elephants face and the ongoing efforts to protect them.

As a volunteer, you'll join snare sweeps to collect snares and traps, minimizing small animal poaching and supporting the anti-poaching unit's mission to protect larger animals. Weekly horse rides help monitor the herd and patrol boundaries. Experience weapons training with scouts and the anti-poaching unit using paintball guns simulating FN rifles. Engage in drills and meet the K-9 anti-poaching unit and Murwi, a highly trained Dutch Shepherd, to learn from their expertise.

Take an active role in the day-to-day management of the conservancy, ensuring the well-being of its diverse wildlife and maintaining the integrity of their habitat. Your involvement in these essential tasks supports the project's long-term sustainability and success.

At the Rhino & Elephant Conservation, approximately 500 people live or work in various areas such as the conservancy, lodge, volunteer program, and farm, including staff members and their families. The project supports nearby primary and secondary schools by sponsoring building projects, enhancing conservation education, and assisting with extracurricular activities like sports and school conservation clubs. The conservancy also aids the local Idube Clinic through medicine provision and financial donations.

During your free time at Rhino & Elephant Conservation, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of leisure activities, including fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, and hiking. Imire can also arrange weekend trips to Mutemwa Mountain or Markwe Caves, and you can visit the project's lodge for a delicious meal. The team at the project will happily assist with suggestions and reservations.