Vervet Monkey Foundation
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More about Vervet Monkey Foundation
The Vervet Monkey Foundation is a leading and internationally accredited primate rescue and rehabilitation organisation dedicated to the welfare of vervet monkeys in South Africa. With a focus on ethical and sustainable practices, we provide a safe haven for abused, orphaned, and injured monkeys, offering them a chance at a better life.
Our dedicated team of experts provides specialized care, including veterinary and a holistic treatment approach, socialisation and enrichment activities to promote physical and mental well-being. Through our rehabilitation programs, we aim to prepare these monkeys for eventual release back into the wild or troop at the sanctuary, whenever possible.
In addition to rescue and rehabilitation, we are committed to long-term conservation efforts. We work closely with local communities, advocating for the protection of vervet monkeys and their natural habitats. Our educational initiatives raise awareness about the importance of primate welfare, fostering a sense of compassion and respect towards these remarkable creatures with the aim to create a more positive perception of them and in turn reduce human-wildlife conflict.
Join us in our mission to make a lasting impact on primate welfare at a fully vegan sanctuary and ensure a brighter future for vervet monkeys. Together, we can create a world where these intelligent and charismatic animals can thrive in harmony with humans and nature.
Key information
Guided tours, short & long term volunteering, internships & group university tours are welcome. Volunteers stay on site in basic accommodation or may choose to upgrade to private cabin accommodation, most of our power is generated from solar power and there is wifi in the volunteer village, many places around the sanctuary and social area.
Delicious vegan meals will be provided for lunch and dinner, breakfast is help yourself.
Tasks may include caring for orphaned baby monkeys in the orphan season, assisting in the sickbay area, monitoring the health of the monkeys, collecting and giving out natural forage, preparing food, assisting with food supplements or other treatments, assisting / observing the integration of monkeys into social groups or when babies meet monkey foster mums, preparing milks, maintenance and much more.
We work with a tour guide who can also organise visits to places such as Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon and other adventures during your stay.
Contact information
Website: www.vervet.za.org
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 083 4545 381
Location
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: No
Wheelchair accessible toilet: No
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Veganism
- Are all the products your entity (business, brand, organisation) produces and/or retails suitable for vegans? If no, then, unfortunately, you cannot register as we only accept submissions from 100% vegan entities.
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Yes
- Which of the following best describes you (professionals and sole traders) or your organisation?
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Vegan
Ownership
- Is your organisation an independent business/brand or a corporate owned business/brand?
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Independent
- What type of business/organisation are you?
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Charity / non-profit
Social, Economic and Environmental Justice
- Which social, economic or environmental justice causes does your entity (business, brand, organisation) support or promote (e.g. through social media posts, donations, attending protests and other direct actions etc.)?
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Animal rights
Environmentalism
- What do you do to support or promote each of the causes you have identified?
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Social media & youtube, solar power, educate people who come to the sanctuary
- Does your business/organisation have an ethical labour policy or code of practice (either formal or informal) which ensures fair labour practices?
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Yes
- Does your business/organisation have policies and practices which actively promote diversity and inclusion?
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Yes
Environment and Sustainability
- Are any of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, free of palm oil?
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Many (one to two thirds)
- If any of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, contain palm oil, is it sustainably sourced?
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Yes
- Do you reuse, recycle and/or donate any waste products (e.g. food, plastics, packaging etc.)?
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Yes
Giving Back
- Does your business support or give back to the local community in any way?
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Yes