Penguin and Marine Bird Rescue Center

The main focus of this project is to care for sick or injured African Penguins (also known as Jackass Penguins) because of their vulnerability as well as other marine birds such as gannets, cormorants and seagulls. Their work is vital for the safety of the largest breeding colony of African Penguins in the world, which is situated on St Croix Island right in front of Port Elizabeth.

Volunteers will be assisting in a variety of tasks and activities such as:
General
* Welcoming visitors
* Answering the phone and office duties
* Guiding visitors and school groups through the center
* Helping at the coffee shop when needed

Sea school
* Teaching the visiting children about the center
* Helping with rock pool and ship wreck lessons
* Looking after displays and educational material

Bird hospital
* Scrubbing and cleaning the bird hospital facilities
* Preparing food and medication
* Feeding the penguins and other birds
* Cleaning and caring for the birds that are brought in
* Joining the staff (when possible) at rescues in the Port Elizabeth area

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