点评:I am 21 from England, and having just graduated university I was looking for something to bridge the gap between finishing and starting my career. I wanted to do something which would be making a difference and allow me to give back, while experiencing something new and out of my comfort zone. I came across Antelope Park and was immediately amazed at what the projects entailed. I decided to come as a volunteer with my mum in August and it was the best decision ever. From the moment I got there we felt at home as everyone was super helpful and accommodating. I mainly did the stables project which was incredible, all the horses were such a high standard and all were able to do every activity, from polo cross to horse swimming, so I could ride as many difference horses as I wanted. I loved how every single day was different and it was so easy to adapt to everything due to the staff and other volunteers being so helpful and friendly the whole time. The safari rides were beautiful seeing all the animals up close while on horse back in the bush, including giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. I learnt so much during the wildlife program as well, with every question being answered, so I came away feeling like I had a deep understanding of both the wildlife and the conservation of animals in Africa. I enjoyed getting up close and personal to incredible animals like the elephants and rhinos, which was truly breathtaking. I felt like every activity we did , we were making a difference in some way, which is so rewarding. I did some activities in the communities as well, for example going to the orphanage, which was so rewarding again and really shifted my mindset for the better. The evening and weekend activities were fun, with just the right balance of being busy enough but also enough time to relax and recharge, in such a beautiful location.
I will definitely be returning to AP in the future and I recommend it to everyone, whatever age or stage of life you are in!
翻译:我今年 21 岁,来自英格兰,刚从大学毕业,正在寻找可以弥补职业生涯结束和开始之间的差距的东西。我想做一些能够有所作为的事情,让我能够回馈社会,同时体验一些新事物,走出我的舒适区。我偶然发现了羚羊公园,立刻对项目的内容感到惊讶。我决定在 8 月和妈妈一起来这里做志愿者,这是有史以来最好的决定。从我到达那里的那一刻起,我们就有宾至如归的感觉,因为每个人都非常乐于助人,通情达理。我主要负责马厩项目,这真是太棒了,所有的马都质量很高,而且都能做每一项活动,从马球越野赛到马游泳,所以我可以骑任意多的马。我喜欢每天都不一样,而且由于工作人员和其他志愿者一直都很乐于助人,很友好,所以很容易适应一切。骑马在丛林中近距离观赏所有动物,包括长颈鹿、斑马和角马,这真是太美妙了。我在野生动物项目中也学到了很多东西,每个问题都得到了解答,所以我感觉自己对非洲的野生动物和动物保护有了深刻的理解。我喜欢近距离接触大象和犀牛等不可思议的动物,这真的令人叹为观止。我觉得我们做的每一项活动都在某种程度上产生了影响,这是非常有意义的。我也在社区里做了一些活动,比如去孤儿院,这又一次让我受益匪浅,让我的心态变得更好。晚上和周末的活动很有趣,在如此美丽的地方,既有足够忙碌的时间,又有足够的时间放松和充电,这种平衡恰到好处。
我以后一定会再来 AP 的,我向所有人推荐它,无论你处于什么年龄或人生的哪个阶段!