from 915€
Animal Shelter Care
Highlights
- Signs and maintaining the ecological trail
- Preparation of compost from organic waste
- Cleaning and weeding of dens
- Preparing food for the animals.
- Cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures.
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About the program
The shelter provides refuge for a diverse range of wildlife, including margays, penguins, blue-footed boobies, tapirs, buffalo, deer, ostriches, yamalas (dwarf deer).
The animal shelter is dedicated to ensuring animal welfare through proper nutrition and care. Established in 2000, it holds an operational license issued by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition. The shelter is situated in the Azuay Province, located in the southern highlands ...
Typical day
Normally the activities start at 07:00
– Preparation of animal´s food.
– Placing food containers.
– Delivering food to the animals
– Breakfast for the volunteers
– Cleaning of dens
– Weeding and atmosphere of dens
– Preparation of compost from organic wastes
– Caring of plants in the ...
Free-time activities
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Requirements
What's Included
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Details on arrival
*No transportation is included
Volunteers normally arrive to Quito (this cost is not included but a taxi can be booked for you). The official cost is 30 dollars, and it takes around 1 hour.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Involvement Volunteers IVI
Non-profit - founded in 1989
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Lauren
About the project
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