My phenomenal canvas by Jackson Keller https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9 en-us 2019-03-20 17:51:30 UTC 2019-04-01 18:29:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Bigthunderstorm.png Game Ranger jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343469760 https://www.oysterworldwide.com/gap-year/south-africa-game-ranger-course/]]> 2019-03-20 17:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343469760 2019 Dates: jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343470742 21 January 2019
25 March 2019
3 June 2019
5 August 2019
7 October 2019
]]> 2019-03-20 17:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343470742 Time: jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343471402 8 weeks ]]> 2019-03-20 17:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343471402 What I will be doing: jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343472056 -First couple weeks are learning general aspects of being on game reserve
-Then start regular lectures ]]> 2019-03-20 17:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343472056 First couple weeks: jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343473810 -lion tracking and monitoring
-removal of alien vegetation in and around the reserve
planting of natural species
-helping out with the predator breeding program
-wilderness trail walks and patrols
-fence patrol
-game counts
-game captures
-game drives

]]> 2019-03-20 18:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343473810 Lectures: jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343474999 Get to pick which one
Topics:
-elephant sanctuary participation
-geology 
-astronomy
-weather and climate
-basic ecology
-taxonomy (wildlife identification)


]]> 2019-03-20 18:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343474999 Food: jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343476834 -3 meals a day
-prepared by cooks there
-African/Asian theme]]> 2019-03-20 18:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343476834 Accommodation: jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343478600 -boy/girl dorms
-has place for my own stuff
-swimming pool
-tennis courts]]> 2019-03-20 18:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343478600 Travel jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343906566 -fly into port Elizabeth on a Monday, land before 3pm 
-return day generally a sunday]]> 2019-03-21 17:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343906566 Expenses: jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343908321 -$ for weekends 30-50
-travel expenses for interview if needed
-actual trip costs around £3140]]> 2019-03-21 17:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/343908321 Marine Conservation jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344962729 https://www.oysterworldwide.com/gap-year/marine-conservation-south-africa/]]> 2019-03-25 18:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344962729 Work with marine big 5 jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344963939  -whales
-great white sharks
-cape fur seals
-dolphins
-African penguin.]]> 2019-03-25 18:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344963939 What I will be doing every day jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344965189 -shark spotting
-whale watching 
-educating visitors

]]> 2019-03-25 18:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344965189 Daily boat trips jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344966234 research team take groups of tourists and us on shark and whale watching trips]]> 2019-03-25 18:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344966234 Boat trips jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344967281  -working alongside them
-operating equipment
-preparing the cage
-recording data
-helping with photography
-looking after the passengers]]> 2019-03-25 18:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344967281 Potential to see jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344967900 penguins
-dolphins
-sharks
-encouraged to get in shark ca]]> 2019-03-25 18:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344967900 Monitoring jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344969228 help researchers with monitoring movement of sharks and other marine animals]]> 2019-03-25 18:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344969228 Monitoring involves jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344970867 -observing
-identifying
-tracking
-recording data
-taking photographs]]> 2019-03-25 18:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344970867 Extra conservation initiatives jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344971742 -painting penguin houses-helping out with local education programmes
-beach clean ups
-bird surveys
-animal rescues
-shark egg collection ]]> 2019-03-25 18:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344971742 Volunteer with penguins jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344973704 penguin rehabilitation centre is located just next to the volunteer accommodation

]]> 2019-03-25 18:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344973704 What penguins involve jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344974660 feeding
-data collection
-cleaning 
-monitoring.]]> 2019-03-25 18:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344974660 Other things I will be doing jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344976020 -blogs to be written
-data to be logged
-equipment to be cleaned down.]]> 2019-03-25 18:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344976020 Accomodations jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344976644 -10 minute walk to boat launch
-four spacious chalets
-houses between 4/6 volunteers at one time
pool table
-indoor braai
- spacious kitchen for cooking your evening meal
-swimming pool
-breakfast provided
-lunch provided on days at sea]]> 2019-03-25 18:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/344976644 Expenses jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345318833 1 week costs £999
-additional week costs £395
-excluding flights.
-$ for food, lunch/dinner not provided]]> 2019-03-26 15:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345318833 Travel jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345320300  arrive in Cape Town on Sunday
-taken down to the project on Monday
project ends on a Monday evening.]]> 2019-03-26 15:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345320300 Volunteer with lions jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345324062 https://www.oysterworldwide.com/gap-year/south-africa-volunteer-lions/]]> 2019-03-26 15:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345324062 Expenses jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345325176 -4 weeks: £1795
-Additional weeks: £230 per week.
-Special offer: If you stay for 9 – 12 weeks, each extra week costs £200.

]]> 2019-03-26 15:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345325176 Organization jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345326569 -largest big cat sanctuary in south arica
-LIONSROCK, run by international animal charity FOUR PAWS]]> 2019-03-26 15:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345326569 Cats are from jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345327457 -circus
-hunting farms
-poor quality zoos]]> 2019-03-26 15:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345327457 What I will be doing jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345330297 -caring for the lions and other big cats
-monitoring their progress and behaviour
-helping with visitor education and refreshments
-administration
maintenance work]]> 2019-03-26 15:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345330297 Examples of tasks jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345537104 -helping out with the bi-weekly sanctuary feeding
-observing the behaviour of the lions and the progress of any new arrivals
-helping with any medical treatments required
-building new structures for enclosures and helping with maintenance work
-marketing activity, including brochure distribution to local towns and the surrounding area
-guiding school children as part of their education program

]]> 2019-03-27 03:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345537104 Accommodations jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345537801 -with other volunteers and some staff
-wifi
-electric blankets
-fully equipped kitchen and bathroom
-stunning views out over the sanctuary
-South African braai
-swimming pool
-discounts at the LIONSROCK lodge restaurant.]]> 2019-03-27 03:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345537801 Conservation big 5 jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345538984 https://www.oysterworldwide.com/gap-year/south-africa-wildlife-conservation-experience/]]> 2019-03-27 03:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345538984 Big 5 jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345539148  -elephants
-lions
-rhino
-Cape Buffalo
-elusive leopard]]> 2019-03-27 03:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345539148 Other animals jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345539366 -zebra
-hippos
-giraffes
-monkeys
-baboons
-250 species of bird!]]> 2019-03-27 03:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345539366 What I will be doing jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345539860 -Lion tracking and monitoring
-Game drives/ counts
-Tree planting and landscaping
-Predator care
-Removal of alien vegetation
-Fence patrol, repairs and maintenance
-Animal management and game counts
-Game capturesSchool community projects (during the school year)

]]> 2019-03-27 03:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345539860 Schedule jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345540162 -work Monday-Friday 
-weekends free]]> 2019-03-27 03:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345540162 Weekends jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345540298 -can go to Port Elizabeth for the weekend
-use it as a base from which to explore the area
-Accommodation is provided whilst in Port Elizabeth for no extra charge
-will need to budget for food
-can remain at the reserve]]> 2019-03-27 03:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345540298 Accommodations jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345541647 -boy/girl dorms
-has place for my own stuff
-swimming pool
-tennis courts]]> 2019-03-27 04:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345541647 Food: jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345541943 -3 meals a day
-prepared by cooks there
-African/Asian theme]]> 2019-03-27 04:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345541943 Travel jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345542157 -fly into port Elizabeth on a Monday, land before 3pm 
-return day generally a sunday]]> 2019-03-27 04:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345542157 Expenses jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345542666 -1 week costs £709
-additional week costs £295
-excluding flights
excluding weekend costs]]> 2019-03-27 04:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345542666 Qualifications jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345806359 - FGASA Field Guide Certificate
-First Aid level 1 qualification

]]> 2019-03-27 17:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345806359 jakeller1 https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345807046 2019-03-27 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jakeller1/8ubl8uxw0dk9/wish/345807046