from 668€
Exotic Animal Rescue Center Helper
Highlights
- Give back to the local communities by providing them with much needed help.
- Gain Spanish practice by living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals.
- Make memories you'll never forget during your time abroad.
- Learn more about the Latin American ways, customs and habits.
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About the program
Give wildlife a second chance! Volunteer to help injured and orphaned amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals recover and return to the wild.
The Amphibian and Reptile Rescue Center in Antigua, Guatemala focuses on the 3 R’s of conservation:Rescue, Recovery, and Relocation. The primary mission of the rescue center is to nurse a wide variety of amphibian and reptile species back to health and then release them into the wild where they ...
Typical day
Working hours vary according to the needs of the project, but volunteers can expect to work 3-4 hours per day, Monday to Friday, in the morning or in the afternoon.
Free-time activities
There is plenty to see and do around La Antigua including cultural events, tours and treks, and exploring the various markets. Our local staff also posts a monthly events calendar to let you know of the activities going on around Maximo. Just outside of La Antigua, there is even more to explore ...
Requirements
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Details on arrival
Every Monday, all year round. The animal project is located just outside of La Antigua. Volunteers can expect to spend 20-30 minutes traveling each way by bus. Volunteers travel to and from the project by either walking or using local buses, taxis or a “tuk-tuk” (3-wheeled motorcycle taxi). For the first visit to the project, participants are taken by a Maximo Nivel representative using the local transport and given additional information about what transport to take. Local bus rides are very affordable and a one way trip will rarely cost more than Q8 (about $1). Taxis & tuk-tuks cost approximately Q10 to Q30 (about US$1.20 to US$3.50) one way within Antigua.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Maximo Nivel
Agency - founded in 2003
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Georgie
About the project
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