Volunteering
"No two days are the same."
Working at the sanctuary offers a hands-on look at West African conservation. The work is active and dynamic, allowing you to directly contribute to daily animal care and help residents on their journey back to the wild. While your days are spent in nature, you will have the unique advantage of living and unwinding in the comfort of the Libassa Ecolodge. We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable volunteers eager to bring their energy to our team and mission.
The Ideal Volunteer
We want hardworking, flexible people who are genuinely excited by the unique challenges of wildlife conservation. Because our animals' health is our top priority, keeping enclosures clean and paying close attention to daily care details is a must.
You will work closely with our local staff, so a strong team spirit and fluent English are essential. We highly value a self-starting mindset—people who see what needs to be done and dive right in without needing constant direction. Above all, we want team members who bring positive energy and proudly represent the sanctuary every single day.
Your Tasks
- Clinical Care: Manage recovery and wound care for 170+ residents.
- Surrogacy: Provide intensive care for orphaned infant primates.
- Species Management & Daily Upkeep: Apply husbandry for 80+ diverse species and help maintain habitats, which includes cleaning enclosures and creating environmental enrichment.
- Educational Outreach: Join school presentations and assist in community conservation campaigns to inspire the next generation.
- Social Media & Creative Tasks: Help us tell our animals' stories by assisting with social media content, photography, or other creative projects.
- Rehabilitation: Minimize human interaction where necessary to ensure a successful wild reintroduction.
- Operational Support: Assist the Director with daily sanctuary management and administrative tasks.
- Field Work: Join and facilitate animal releases out in the wild.
What We Offer
- Accommodation and Food: Comfort lodging and 3 meals a day provided at the beautiful Libassa Ecolodge.
- Airport Transfer: Hassle-free pick-up and drop-off at the airport.
- Amenities: Internet access, plus full use of the ecolodge gym, beach, pools, bicycles, and free kayaks for the lagoon.
- Excursions Included: A guided local tour with a Liberian guide to explore the area. We also include a visit to our partner chimpanzee rescue NGO (subject to their availability).
What We Do Not Offer
- Flights & Travel
- Visas & Vaccines: You must cover your own passport/visa fees ($100–$150 USD depending on nationality) and mandatory medical vaccinations.
- Free-Time Trips: Weekend trips to town or exploring the famous surf scene in Robertsport are completely possible on your days off, but travel and personal expenses for these trips are yours to cover.
Cost for Volunteers
Your fees directly support the daily care of our animals and cover your food and accommodation at the ecolodge:
- 1 week: 400 USD
- 2 weeks: 800 USD
- 3 weeks: 1,100 USD
- 4 weeks: 1,400 USD
For longer stay periods, please contact us directly.
How to Apply
Ready to join the team? Send your application to director@libassawildlifesanctuary.org