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Animal Rescue Volunteer Ecuador
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The centres were set up with the hope that they may be able to prevent the reoccurrence of illegally captured, injured and abused animals. The centres are now working to their absolute limits, which is only made possible by the continuing help of enthusiastic volunteers. |
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Volunteer RoleThe centres are committed to raising community awareness. Volunteers can get involved with school visits, to educate the local community and prevent the illegal trafficking of animals and the rights of animals, in the hope that such practices will be diminished.
During your time you'll primarily be involved in the day-to-day care of the huge variety of animals at the centre, which will involve close contact with the animals. These are likely to include monkeys, jaguars, pumas, lions, ocelots, parrots, macaws, and a variety of other South American species.
Volunteer duties will vary according to time of year and the location you choose but may include the following:
- Preparing the food for and feeding the animals/birds
- Cleaning, repairing and building animal enclosures
- Maintaining animal behaviour and bird sighting databases
- Identifying plants in the tropical forest and mangrove
- Assisting with wildlife healthcare
Other more specialised duties may include getting involved in rescue missions in cooperation with the UPMA, and helping with the liberation of animals as they are returned to their natural habitat. Some volunteers may be fortunate enough to assist in the captive breeding programme of the Guayaquil macaws, spider monkeys and crocodiles
Project LocationAndes option South of Quito, Near Tambillo and Cotopaxi volcano.
Coast option Situated in Balao Chico, just 2 hours from Guayaquil.
Amazon option Located in the Amazon Jungle, approx an hour from Puyo.
Accommodation and Meals
Andes option comfortable detached house, which sleeps up to 9 people.
Coast option dormitory style accommodation.
Amazon option shared house with dormitory-style bedrooms, 4/5 people per room.
Meals are only included on the coastal option (3 meals a day), they are not included in the cost of the Andes or Amazon options. When meals are not included volunteers contribute $15-20 per week to a kitty for food.
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Programme Overview
Duration & Price: 2 weeks volunteer £549, 4 weeks volunteer £699
2 weeks language followed by 4 weeks volunteer £999
4 weeks language followed by 4 weeks volunteer £1299
How to book & pay:
£195 deposit to secure place, balance due 12 weeks before departure.
What is included?
All accommodation
Airport transfers
Spanish tuition if opted to combine
Orientation
3 meals a day (coast option) |
What is not included?
Flights
Extra activities not on itinerary
Travel Insurance
Meals (Andes and Amazon options)
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Programme Summary:
Ideal for animal lovers. Rehabilitate and release sick, injured and abused animals rescued from the black market in Latin America
Other Ecuador volunteer work
Arrival dates: First Monday of every month (other dates are avaliable)
Ecuador Travel Advice:
Visit our Ecuador Travel Advice page for useful travel information. |
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If there's anything you'd like to know, call 01892 516 164
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