The Trust’s main objectives are to secure the future of biodiversity within the Greater Kasanka Landscape and to stimulate, as well as sustain the local economy through its mission of “Tourism for Conservation”.
Kasanka Trust relies entirely on donor funding and income received through tourism to run and manage its projects.v
The Trust’s work in and around Kasanka National Park is focused on 4 key areas:
- Resource Protection
- Infrastructure Development
- Community Development & Environmental Education
- Tourism Development
Jobs
Kasanka Trust is currently looking for a Community Outreach Manager, a Head of Infrastructure and Equipment as well as a Lodge Manager.
Volunteering
Kasanka Trust is looking for people with experience or skills in one or more of the following areas: tourism development, photography, plumping, electrics (including solar systems), mechanics, welding, carpentry, building.
The following are examples of jobs that you could get involved with at Kasanka:
- helping manage guests and staff over the busy bat season
- taking beautiful pictures of the park for tourism marketing
- building staff housing and bat hides/tree platforms
- maintaining roads and existing infrastructure
- setting up solar systems and maintaining existing electrics
- helping to maintain our fleet of vehicles, motorbikes, canter and tractor
- various workshop arc welding jobs
- crafting furniture and signs using local timber
Before applying, it’s important to note that volunteers will have to cover the cost of their living whilst at Kasanka. You will have to make your own way to Lusaka, but from there, Kasanka can assist in organizing your transport to the national park. All volunteer experiences are unique and details will be arranged with Kasanka management prior to commencement.
