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At Yanacocha, volunteers support wildlife conservation in the Amazon 🌿 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 🐾 It is a hands-on experience that requires commitment, love for nature, and adaptation to natural conditions.
30 hours of help 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.
Amount: US$ 199 Per week
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and 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$.
2 days off per week
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.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Between 20 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Yanacocha is a wildlife rescue center located in the Ecuadorian Amazon 🌿 dedicated to the care, rehabilitation, and conservation of rescued animals that cannot return to the wild.
Our volunteer program offers a hands-on learning experience where participants work closely with our team, supporting daily activities while learning about wildlife management, conservation, and environmental education.
Volunteers live immersed in nature, sharing meaningful moments with rescued animals and contributing directly to their wellbeing and protection.
Preparing food and feeding animals 🐒
Cleaning and maintaining enclosures 🧹
Supporting environmental enrichment activities 🐾
Assisting in educational tours and visitor interaction 📚
Reforestation and conservation tasks 🌱
Respect all animals and follow staff instructions at all times 🐾
No touching animals unless authorized
Be responsible, punctual, and proactive
Keep shared spaces clean and organized
No alcohol or drugs during working hours
Respect nature, local culture, and other volunteers 🌿
Follow all safety guidelines provided by the team
