For Volunteers – Kogelberg Villages Environmental Trustees

Category: For Volunteers

Resident Education and Welcome Packs

Posted on 15 March, 2023 |

Status: In Progress

Taking the lead from the community of Rooi Els on Baboon-Human coexistence the Resident Education and Welcome initiative aims to work with estate agents and the community to welcome new residents and provide them with information important to living in a UNESCO BIOSPHERE.

New (or any interested) residents can have a representative visit them in their home and provide them with a welcome talk and an information pack full of useful tips on:

- Supporting Biodiversity
- Being Firewise
- Building in the Biosphere
- Invasive Alien Plants & The Hack
- Living with baboons
- Responsible Waste Management

Important Alerts groups to join (via Telegram / Whatsapp)
Groups and clubs to follow and get involved with
… and more!

We Need:

Funding – For printing of packs and flyers. More information on how to make a donation.
Volunteers – Informed residents who would like to be trained as a representative in their area to welcome new residents and provide them with information important to living in a UNESCO BIOSPHERE. To learn more or sign up to volunteer.

Holiday Accommodation Resources and Programmes

Posted on 9 March, 2023 |

Status: Not yet started

Our towns and villages of the Kogelberg (Bettys Bay, Mooi Uitsig, Kleinmond, Pringle Bay, Hangklip and Rooiels) are popular holiday destinations for local weekenders and school holiday visitors as well as international visitors.

KVET will be assisting holidaymakers and holiday accommodation providers by equipping them with information about enjoying a responsible stay in the Kogelberg Biosphere local area including:

Understanding Waste Management
Tips on how to handle encounters with baboons and other wildlife
The laws surrounding wildlife interactions (not feeding or harming the wildlife)
Being Firewise
Controlling Dogs
Responsible use of beaches and trails

We Need:

Funding – For printing of information packs and flyers. More information on how to make a donation.
Volunteers
- For managing a database of accommodation providers (Guest Houses, B&Bs, Airbnbs etc) and making sure that they are kept stocked with information packs and flyers (especially leading up to the holiday periods).
- For assisting with setting up holiday education and awareness campaigns including fun activities for children, environmental activities such as talks, walks and workshops and Baboon Information Officers (BIOS) for information days in the village centres. To learn more or sign up to volunteer.