Volunteer Programme
Hands-On Raptor Conservation Experience
Our Volunteer Programme offers a unique and immersive opportunity to actively engage in wildlife conservation on an operational sanctuary in Kenya. This hands-on experience is unlike any other, providing specialised training in raptor conservation—an area of expertise ew other conservation organisations specialise in.
As a volunteer, you will participate in meaningful fieldwork, including population surveys and banding studies (subject to permits) of African Fish Eagles on Lake Naivasha, a RAMSAR site renowned for its rich biodiversity and status as a birdwatching paradise in the Rift Valley. You will also monitor the breeding population of Critically Endangered Rüppell’s Vultures in Hell’s Gate National Park, while contributing to essential conservation efforts to improve and protect Kilimandege Sanctuary.
Volunteers will be based at the Naivasha Raptor Centre, assisting in the care of our diverse collection of permanent resident raptors; cleaning, feeding, maintaining enclosures and interacting with daily visitors, all of which are essential for the efficient operation and funding of our Centre. Occasionally, when such situations arise, you will be able to join a rescue mission, and sit in and assist on an operation in our clinic with our in-house avian vet.
We also offer an engaging internship programme for individuals seeking a deeper and more structured experience in conservation and raptor rehabilitation. As an intern, you will work closely with our experts, developing practical skills while contributing to vital research and conservation initiatives.
For more information about both the volunteer and internship programmes, including requirements, roles, and application procedures, please download our detailed guide Information for Prospective Volunteers and Interns.
To book your time volunteering with us, please complete the application form, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.