Conservation volunteer for the Penguin and Seabird Rescue Center in Africa 

Written by: Imanol Segundo Carrillo 

Hello, I am a conservationist of birds in Africa, I came to Mexico to publicize the problems that these birds are experiencing and at the same time that people interested in the subject like to donate to us for the benefit of these birds, I came to find out what people They would like to be conservationists of these birds and so join this program. Now, I will give a little information about the campaign that is being carried out.

You what a Volunteer, you will have to play an active role in protecting, rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for sick South Africa penguins due to their vulnerability, as well as other seabirds such as gannets, cormorants and seagulls, who have been affected by the adverse effects of human behavior. Likewise, it must inform and educate the public through its different programs, since they give the opportunity to learn about these birds in danger of extinction.

South Africa's climate is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers. Its coast is shaded by average temperatures of 14⁰C minimum and 27⁰C maximum, but keep in mind that, due to the size of the country, the climate is diverse and varies depending on the region you want to visit. In the South and the higher altitude areas the climate is more temperate, while in the Northwest it is subtropical, with higher humidity, and higher and constant temperatures; in the western interior it is semi-arid. In the northern areas and the western coastal zone, -areas of subtropical regime, the climate is warmer and with a relatively higher humidity, while the interior is drier, with really arid zones.

Some functions as volunteers that we have fulfilled are: 

I've worked in the bird hospital.

We've cleaned the facilities of the bird hospital.

I've prepared food and medication.

We've been feeding the penguins and other birds.

I've taken care of the birds that are brought.

Some of my future activities are:

I'm going to do fun dynamics for the birds.

I'm going to create a special habitat for the penguins.

I'm going to teach the kids about the birds.

Reference source:

Volunteer for the rescue of penguins and seabirds (nd). Volunteer solutions. Retrieved on September 5, 2022, from: https://www.volunteeringsolutions.com/es/south-africa/volunteer-for-penguin-rescue  

Climate in South Africa, average temperature (South Africa) - Adventure Africa. Retrieved on September 5, 2022, from: https://www.aventuraafrica.com/blog/sudafrica/el-clima-en-sudafrica