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Hands-On Conservation Efforts

overview

Fostering a deep connection between volunteers and the natural world while simultaneously promoting sustainable conservation practices.

The Volunteers Program at LUMO is a testament to the belief that collective action is the key to effective conservation. It offers a hands-on experience, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the day-to-day operations of wildlife preservation. Volunteers can choose from a variety of roles based on their interests and expertise, including wildlife monitoring, habitat restoration, community outreach, and anti-poaching initiatives.

Beyond conservation work, the Volunteers Program at LUMO emphasizes cultural exchange and community involvement. Volunteers have the chance to interact with local communities, learning about their traditional practices and understanding the inseparable link between community well-being and wildlife conservation. This cultural immersion adds a unique dimension to the volunteer experience, fostering a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of nature and human life.

What volunteers do

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— Foot patrols

With the accompany of rangers, volunteers do foot patrols as they try to check if there is any intruder into the conservancy. They try to check if they are any snares around the area. They also get to learn about different animals’ prints, as well as learning on the vegetation and their uses.

02.

— Community Outreach Activities

Volunteers help the liaison officer in engaging in programmes meant to give back to the community. Based on the volunteers’ interests and area of specialization, the organization will arrange an activity which will match their skills and facilitate on how they can use their skills to benefit the community needs.r

03.

— Vehicle Patrol

The volunteer helps the rangers in doing morning patrol as they go around the conservation area and as they check if there is any abnormality for wildlife. They carry with them a SMART enabled phone, where they get to mark the GPS of different wild animals, for the study of their dispersal and movement patterns.

04.

— Conservation Activities

The volunteer will do activities that aim in recovering the ecological integrity of LUMO Conservation area as well as the communities around.

05.

— Development Activities

These are activities that will facilitate the growth and development of LUMO Conservancy, either in terms of infrastructure or idea contribution. Example of such activities, locally making the bricks to construct rangers’ rooms, taking pictures for wildlife and helping out in posting them in LUMO’S social-media accounts.

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— School Visits

The volunteers, in the accompany of the liaison officer or a ranger, will interact with a primary school, and help in teaching, playing with the kids, preparing meals for the kids and other activities.

payment information

What the the fee covers

The volunteer program charges a daily fee of $55, which covers essential expenses during the volunteer’s stay. This fee includes meals, ensuring volunteers are well-fed throughout their participation. Additionally, it covers accommodation expenses, ensuring that volunteers have a safe and comfortable place to stay while contributing to conservation efforts. Furthermore, the fee also accounts for extra operational costs incurred by the conservancy, supporting the overall functioning of the program. For those needing transportation assistance, the conservancy offers an optional service for an additional $165, which includes travel arrangements to and from the conservancy.

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— KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK

Account Number KES: 1104830957
Account Name: LUMO COMMUNITY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
SWIFT CODE: KCBLKENX
BANK BRANCH: VOI, KENYA

02.

— KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK

Account Number USD: 1108162614
Account Name: LUMO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST
SWIFT CODE: KCBLKENX
BANK BRANCH: VOI, KENYA

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— M-PESA PAYMENT DETAILS

Paybill Number: 522533
Account Number: 5964914

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