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Teens invited to play their part in protecting SA’s national parks

The East Rand region is currently calling for applications.

Teens between the ages of 13 and 18 are invited to support and learn about conservation in South Africa’s national parks through the Junior Honorary Rangers (JHR) 12-month programme.

The East Rand region is currently calling for applications.

JHR is the junior branch of the SANParks Honorary Rangers (SHR), which has been in existence for more than 50 years and is represented in 34 regions across South Africa.

The junior group of dedicated youngsters are an integral branch of the SHR and support their strategic objectives of being a world-class eco-volunteer organisation.

There are many advantages to joining the JHR programme. Among these are being able to put many environmental-related issues into perspective, being involved in conservation activities, getting to know the different national parks managed by SANParks, learning how to identify plants and animals and also developing observation, leadership, teamwork and initiative skills.


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Also, if conservation is something close to your heart, this programme could prepare you for further studies and career choices in this field. The year-long course consists of five phases and a Phase certificate is issued based on certain criteria being met.

Meetings are held monthly or as frequently as possible between members working on their phases. JHRs can take a leading role in conservation clubs and environmental projects in their schools and communities and will also be encouraged to visit national parks.

While the juniors are also involved in certain Senior Corps activities, they meet on their own and follow their own programme.

Some of what you will learn about as a JHR

  • Environmental degradation.
  • The environmental crisis.
  • How to become an eco-volunteer and play your part.

How to join

Email eastrandjhr@sanparksvolunteers.org, contact James Tavendale on 082 805 1350 or Alison Coppin on 083 292 5406.

You can also follow SANParks Honorary Rangers on Facebook.

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