Vacancies and volunteering

“Something challenging, something unique, no two days are the same”

The Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary in Liberia and home to more than 198 animals confiscated from the illegal bushmeat and wildlife pet trade. The sanctuary officially opened in 2017 after the government passed an act in October 2016 making it ill

“Something challenging, something unique, no two days are the same”

The Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary in Liberia and home to more than 198 animals confiscated from the illegal bushmeat and wildlife pet trade. The sanctuary officially opened in 2017 after the government passed an act in October 2016 making it illegal to hunt, buy, sell, capture, eat or have as a pet any wildlife. From critically endangered pangolins to different monkey species, duikers and reptiles; every animal species confiscated by the government is brought to this sanctuary (excluding chimpanzees). Working at Libassa wildlife sanctuary will give you a real hands-on glimpse into the life of an African sanctuary.

Volunteering positions at the sanctuary are not for the faint-hearted: hard work, lack of first-world luxuries, a tough environment/climate, etc., long hours and unpredictability makes the position tough but exciting for the right people. We are looking for people who can handle and enjoy it at the same time. 

What Libassa is looking for: 

- Be a hardworking, flexible individual who enjoy a challenge

- Good at working in a team and also on your own

- Hygiene and attention to detail are paramount when working with animals

- You have the team spirit to ensure animal welfare with our local team

- The English language isn’t a problem for you

- You won’t sit down if there is a day without tasks, you always seek work to be done

- You will be an ambassador to the sanctuary and be positive and enthusiastic at all times

A little more information about the Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary: www.libassawildlifesanctuary.org 

- Home to more than 198 animals (We have had 70 different species at the sanctuary since 2017. 

- Main goal: restore their health - rehabilitation - release

- Most animals brought to the sanctuary are either very young (taken from their mothers to be sold as a pet) and/or require wound care (caught in traps for bushmeat or in the wrong hands for too long)

- Since our goal is to release animals we have as limited human-animal interaction as possible - except for the youngest monkeys who need a surrogate mother/father

What Libassa will provide for you:

- Accommodation and food (3 meals a day)

- Transfer to and from the airport

- Limited internet (depends on service)

- Access to Libassa Eco Lodge https://www.libassa.com/ 

What you will need to provide for yourself:

- Flight ticket

- Visa

- Vaccinations and covid tests

- Health insurance

Cost for volunteers payable to Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary: 2 weeks - $1400 US, 3 weeks - $ 2,100,  4 weeks - $2,800, 8 weeks - $ 3,200

For further information please contact us on libassa.wildlife.sanctuary.lib@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!