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Animal Care: Rescue and Protection of Exotic Animals (Amazon Rainforest Peru)

Help us Protect Highly Endangered Animals in the Amazon Rainforest.
This animal rescue and protection project, located in the Peruvian Amazon, rescues animals that were previously smuggled out of the rainforest, and rehabilitates them in their natural habitat.  As a volunteer, you’ll perform a wide variety of tasks ie. prepare natural living space, do educational work related to the topic of animal protection and, of course, feed and care for the animals. Since the project is without public funding, volunteer workers are urgently needed.

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This is your chance to live and work in the Amazon jungle!

Folhas tropicais
Art Exhibit

Volunteer Responsibilities

As a volunteer within this animal rescue project, you’ll have the opportunity to tackle a wide range of tasks, including:

  • Provide animals* with protection, food and care.

  • Monitor their health and general welfare.

  • Prepare natural habitat areas for the animals, i.e. by planting a wide variety of tropical plants and by doing construction work, including the creation of natural paths on-site.

  • Help keep the compound clean.

  • Work in the garden.

  • Assist with the construction of shelters.

  • Guide visitors through the animal shelter, deliver information about the animals and explain the project’s objectives regarding reintegrating the animals into the wild.

  • Provide conceptual support and help establish sustainable operational procedures for the animal protection project.

  • Collect and maintain data on animal numbers and do research according to established guidelines.

  • Perform bookkeeping tasks regarding donations made to the project and micro-finance initiatives.

  • Research fundraising possibilities and activities.

  • Do local educational work related to animal rescue and preservation of endangered species.

  • Project monitoring and reporting.

  • Obtain daily provisions, run errands and other administrative tasks.

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*The types of animals we care for at the shelter varies depending on the animals rescued and rehabilitated.

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The exact tasks you will be asked to carry out will depend on the current needs and priorities of the project as determined by the camp manager and Volungo Abroad management. The tasks stated here are therefore examples of some of the possible types of activities you will be asked to do.

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Working hours:
You will work on your project 34 hours per week from Monday – Friday. You will work 4 hours in the morning and only 2 hours in the afternoon, due to the afternoon heat. If you so desire, you are welcome to work more.

Pricing

 

Official Camp dates:

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Start dates every 1st/3rd Sunday of the month
€ 1349,00 – 1st month
€ 1299,00 – 2nd month
€ 1249,00 – 3rd month, and after

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Individual camp dates:
+ € 150,00 – Start your placement any Sunday of the month
+ € 250,00 – Chose your own start dates and change them up to 3 times before your trip.*

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*Last date change up to 3 weeks before your departure.

Included Services

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  • Food and accommodation.

  • Pickup and transport from airport.

  • Pre-arrival pack.

  • Welcome dinner.

  • Complementary t-shirt.

  • FREE 20 hour intensive Spanish course.

  • Transport to project site into and out of Amazon rainforest (see transportation).

  • 24 hour support.

VOLUNTEER AND WORK WITH ANIMALS!

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