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Rescue Center For Trafficked Animals (Amazon Rainforest Ecuador)

Volunteer with an Exotic Animal Rescue Center in the Ecuadorian Amazon and join the fight against widespread illegal animal trafficking! This dedicated center rescues and rehabilitates trafficked animals with the goal to safely release them back into the wild.

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Volunteer responsibilities are varied and include interaction with the center’s ‘furry guests’ as well as general maintenance and visitor education. So if you want to create long-term positive change in the lives of these abused animals, while exploring the world’s most famous rainforest then read on. This program is now open and accepting volunteers!

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Volunteer Responsibilities

  • Help with the preparation and distribution of the animals’ food on a daily basis.

  • Help clean the animals’ cages on a daily basis.

  • Assist with constructing and/or maintaining cages when necessary.

  • Occasionally assist with the health treatment of the animals (contact with animals must be minimal to prepare for the wild).

  • Monitor their health and general welfare.

  • Help keep the compound clean.

  • Assist with monitoring tasks by filing reports for Volungo Abroad.

  • Maintain a diary of your time with the project (including photos and blog/ experience report)..

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

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Program Objectives

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  • Work “hands-on” with exotic animals under the professional care of the center..

  • Learn about methods used to rehabilitate different species of animals.

  • Nurse “back to health” and “care for” mistreated, neglected or abandoned animals that have been the victims of trafficking.

  • Rehabilitate animals and re-educate them on how to survive in the wild: while correcting maladaptive behavior.

  • Release animals back into the wild and give them a second chance in life.

  • Educate both the local population and visitors on issues surrounding illegal trafficking, describe how others can help.

  • Create a long lasting bond between the environment and the community.

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The exact responsibilities will depend on the current needs and priorities of the project as determined by the Project Manager and Volungo Abroad Management. So the tasks listed above are examples only.

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Working Hours
You will work from Monday to Friday 7am-12pm and again between 2.30pm-5pm. However, please bear in mind that flexibility is needed, and in special situations volunteers may be required to lend-a-hand outside of these hours. During the evenings and weekends you are free to explore the surrounding area, and get a true taste of Amazonian life!

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 from and return to airport in Quito.

  • 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.

SAVE ILLEGALLY TRAFFICKED ANIMALS IN THE AMAZONIAN JUNGLE!

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