Animal Shelter puyo, Ecuador

5.0
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Wildlife Rescue Volunteer in the Amazon ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿพ

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Expand your environmental consciousness
A traveler felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Connect with nature
A traveler recommended this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

US$ 199

Per week

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

These contributions are divided as follows: 40% goes to the clinic area for the purchase of medical supplies needed to care for the park's animals; 20% goes to food and maintenance of the volunteers' area; and 40% goes to animal welfare, which is the purchase of food for all the animals. If they stay for more than one week, the cost is reduced to 180$.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Certificate
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

At Yanacocha, volunteers support wildlife conservation in the Amazon ๐ŸŒฟ Their work directly impacts the welfare of rescued animals. They will participate in feeding, enclosure cleaning, environmental enrichment, and support in educational and reforestation activities ๐Ÿพ It is a hands-on experience that requires commitment, love for nature, and adaptation to natural conditions.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
  • Between 20 and 70 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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1 Review

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Animal Shelter

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 1 Get in touch with nature
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness
  • 1 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Learning about sustainability
  • 1 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 15. Life on land
Jade

United States

5

My experience at the shelter was amazing. It is so well run and welcoming to all volunteers. They are not only there for your help but also to ensure you have a fun time. Everyone there truly cares about the animals and prioritizing their needs. You will be responsible for feeding and training the animals in such an immersive way that it is truly a once in a lifetime experience โ˜บ๏ธ

17 days ago

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