UK University Placement
Together with Veterinary Education Malawi we are running a fantastic volunteer opportunity to work with donkeys and the stray dog population of Lilongwe, Malawi. Learn about the beautiful country of Malawi whilst helping to improve animal welfare through donkey castration and small animal neutering campaigns.
Summary
- 3rd, 4th and 5th year veterinary students
- 2 week volunteer experience
- Surgical training in equine castration and small animal neutering
- Large and small animal field anaesthesia
- Counts towards clinical EMS
- Dates to be confirmed dependent on COVID 19
- Volunteer with the LSPCA in Lilongwe, Malawi
- In association with the University and the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)
- Exclusive opportunity for all vet students in the UK
- Space for 4 volunteers at once
- Opportunity to meet, work and train with local para-vets
What to expect
You will be picked up from the airport and after a short drive arrive at the LSPCA where you will settle into your accommodation. The team will meet each morning at the LSPCA and we will drive to various sites around Lilongwe to perform canine neutering for the local community or to rural areas around Lilongwe and Dedza to run donkey castration clinics. You will become proficient in both male and female canine neutering, large and small animal field anaesthesia and equine castration. Throughout your experience. This is a great opportunity to form friendships, share cultures and clinical experience. On certain days, also expect to meet and participate in donkey castration clinics with para-vets, this is a unique opportunity to learn about life and veterinary practice in rural Malawi.
Your time in Malawi will be a life changing experience. Some things that you should be aware of before committing to this project are the days are long, hot and challenging and the work can be difficult. The accommodation provided will shared rooms and shared bathroom. The human and animal suffering which you may encounter can be emotionally difficult to experience. Having said that, the work is extremely rewarding, you will make lifelong friends and have unique memories stories to tell from your time working in this beautiful country.
Malawi is a beautiful country and if you have time we cannot recommend enough visiting some of the extraordinary sites. Including national parks, like Liwonde or Kasungu. Hike in some stunning destinations like Mount Mulanje or amid the tea plantations of Thyolo. Or relax at the beautiful serene Lake of Stars.
How to apply
Simple. Send an email to enquire further to veterinaryeducationmalawi@gmail.com Include your name and a small paragraph about yourself and why you would like to come with us. We would more happily answer and questions/queries you have via telephone or email. We look forward to hearing from you.
International volunteer
Our volunteer program is a fantastic volunteer opportunity to work with farm animals and our shelter rescued animals. Get a real African experience in the beautiful country of Malawi whilst helping to improve animal welfare. During off times you will enjoy the ‘Lake of Stars’ and our beautiful mountains. Volunteers are crucial to our organization, helping to ensure that we have the people, skills and resources to continue improving the lives of people and animals in Malawi. This program lets you share knowledge and skills across cultures and wherever possible, we will match you to the correct department and project(s). During our volunteer programs, you stay with a team of volunteers in our purposely build brand new premises and your off days will be filled with fun trips to the lake or mountains or a chilled afternoon of live music where you will make new friends forever.