Supporter in Animal Rescue Center

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2 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Explore a country that is famous for its rich biodiversity
  • Learn more about the rich culture of indigenous communities in Ecuador
  • Help protect endangered wildlife while living at the edge of the fascinating Amazon Rainforest. Get more passionate about animal protection.

Highlights

  • Explore a country that is famous for its rich biodiversity
  • Learn more about the rich culture of indigenous communities in Ecuador
  • Help protect endangered wildlife while living at the edge of the fascinating Amazon Rainforest. Get more passionate about animal protection.
  • Make new friends from around the world while sharing with other international volunteers
  • Elevate your resume with international volunteer experience that showcases your commitment to positive change and adaptability to different environments.


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Work with wildlife in Ecuador one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Get more passionate about animal protection while enjoying the Amazon Rainforest up close

    Ecuador is known as being one of the world’s most biodiverse countries. When participating in this volunteer program, you will protect endangered wildlife in Ecuador by supporting in a local animal rescue center. The amazon basin of Ecuador is home to exotic animals like different types of ...

    About the program

    Ecuador is known as being one of the world’s most biodiverse countries. When participating in this volunteer program, you will protect endangered wildlife in Ecuador by supporting in a local animal rescue center. The amazon basin of Ecuador is home to exotic animals like different types of monkeys, coatis, peccaries, kinkajous, tapirs, reptiles, parrots, toucans and other exotic birds, as well as wild cats and countless of species of exotic plants.

    This project takes place in the amazon region of the country, about five hours away from Quito. The main goal of this project is to rescue and rehabilitate wild animals that have lived in inappropriate environments, like in small cages serving as attraction for tourists or in private households as pets. In addition, it also aims to help animals that have been victims of illegal animal trafficking. The project works with authorities to confiscate as many animals as possible from their harsh owners and bring them to the center. Animals are brought regularly by the police and people who want to protect the wildlife. The center opened in 2006 and calls several hectares of rainforest its own.


    Typical day

    The Amazon Rainforest is known worldwide as the green lung of our planet. This volunteer experience gives you the opportunity to make a positive impact on Ecuador’s fragile ecosystem. Volunteers usually work with the locals, and this gives them the unique chance to even learn about the culture and ...

    Typical day

    The Amazon Rainforest is known worldwide as the green lung of our planet. This volunteer experience gives you the opportunity to make a positive impact on Ecuador’s fragile ecosystem. Volunteers usually work with the locals, and this gives them the unique chance to even learn about the culture and traditions of the region. 

    On a typical work day, you will prepare food for the animals, clean and construct cages, clear hiking trails, maintain the center, and guide tourists around the center. 

    The center is open to visitors, as the entrance fee and donations are an important source of income for the center. By participating in this project, you will get to hold and play with some animals and nurse others back to health. You will feel very rewarded knowing that you helped animals, and you will - for sure - have an unforgettable experience.

    ​Note: The tasks may vary. They depend on factors such as number of volunteers, weather, season, current needs of the project, as well as self-motivation. Not every volunteer may be fully involved in all these tasks.


    Free-time activities

    There are many different activities to choose from during your free time. There is a swimming pool onsite and many people go hiking to explore the beautiful landscapes and rainforest. Puyo is also close by where you can go to socialize, to shop souvenirs and visit cultural sites or museums. The ...

    Free-time activities

    There are many different activities to choose from during your free time. There is a swimming pool onsite and many people go hiking to explore the beautiful landscapes and rainforest. Puyo is also close by where you can go to socialize, to shop souvenirs and visit cultural sites or museums. The region further invites for outdoor activities like rafting, canpoy, zip-line, jungle tours. The main attractions are definitively the many nature and wildlife parks where you can learn more bout local flora and fauna.

    On weekends volunteer can go to the city of Baños that offer plenty of fun and adrenaline activities.



    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak Spanish (basic level) or English (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    at High School level

    Required Documents

    CV and Volunteer Questionnaire

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by South America Inside

    • Shared room in Volunteer House
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner*
    • Advice from our experienced staff
    • On-going support via WhatsApp, phone or mail
    • Elaboration of your application profile in Spanish
    • Your placement in the volunteer project
    • Pre-departure information
    • Packing list
    • Country handbook
    • Intercultural guide
    • Orientation upon arrival
    • On-site volunteer coordinator
    • 24/7 emergency number
    • Advice on travel insurance
    • Certificate of participation

    * included from Monday to Friday, as the volunteers usually leave the project on the weekends for spare time activities


    NOTE: ALWAYS FULL WEEKS WITH 7 DAYS ARE CHARGED!

    Accommodation

    During this volunteer program, our volunteers will stay in the volunteer house, which can host up to 20 people. It has bedrooms that are separated by gender, hot water and electricity (24/7). Internet is available.

    Food & Beverages

    The volunteer program includes daily breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Airport Pickup at Mariscal Sucre International Airport

    An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ecuador. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ecuador provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Ecuador you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ecuador. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    The volunteer work can be joined throughout the year. The start and end date can be set flexible, according to your availability and travel plans. Ask our experienced staff to coordinate your participation in this meaningfull volunteer project.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 843€
    3 weeks 1,042€
    4 weeks 1,242€
    5 weeks 1,441€
    6 weeks 1,641€
    7 weeks 1,840€
    8 weeks 2,040€
    9 weeks 2,239€
    10 weeks 2,439€
    11 weeks 2,638€
    12 weeks 2,838€
    24 weeks (max. stay) 5,232€
    Average fees 319€/week

    Program fees

    319€ per week 2 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    2 - 24 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with South America Inside during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    South America Inside

    Perfect 4.6 rating (128 reviews)

    Agency - founded in 2003

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Very high response rate

    Coordinated by

    Marion

    Spoken languages: English, German, Spanish

    About the project

    South America Inside promotes intercultural, linguistic and educational exchanges. Its volunteer programs are addressed to students, professionals and retirees.

    Meet your organization

    South America Inside is an intercultural management agency, founded back in 2003, which specializes in the promotion of programs abroad, language travel and educational programs throughout Latin America.

    Since 2007, to enrich the experience of our global-minded clients and to provide them with even more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding their program offerings throughout South and Central America.

    Working together with some of the best language schools in Latin America, South America Inside provides high quality language courses in almost every Latin American country.

    Thanks to a professional team of motivated and friendly staff, South America Inside has been very successful over the past several years and have been able to establish an outstanding network of what we call "Insider Contacts." To enrich the experience of their clients and to provide them with more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding our program offerings throughout Central and South America, in addition to our well-established Chilean programs.

    Volunteer Work

    Do you dream of staying abroad while doing something positive? Are you looking for a unique experience that will leave a mark on your life? Then a Volunteer Work program in South America or Central America is perfect for you!

    With South America Inside you can combine an adventure abroad with social commitment, and create lasting memories in Latin America. Support the protection of endangered species; help a local community construct new homes; give new hope to impoverished children.

    The possibilities to lend a hand are diverse, as there are the many places where help is needed. We have classified our volunteer projects in different areas so you can easily find the one (or more!) projects that best match your needs and interests.

    Why with us

    There are many persuasive reasons that speak in favor of South America Inside when it comes to selecting your perfect provider of language, study and volunteer travel abroad. Following, we have prepared a short summary so that you can get us to know a little better.

    Our Insider benefits at a glance:

      Regional Experience
    Over one decade (established in 2003) of dedication to language, work and study travel programs in Latin America. Thanks to our long standing work and life experience in the South American continent, we know this region really well. Therefore, we can help and inform you in a professional and competent way.

      Multifaceted Offers
    Over time we have developed new programs to offer a wide array of work abroad opportunities to our clients. We have been pioneers in launching new exchange programs, as we have been the first in offering Work & Travel/Working Holiday and Farm Stays in Chile and successfully introduced these programs into the market back in 2005. Since 2012, we are the only agency to offer this type of program in Costa Rica.

      Insider Advice
    Despite living in the modern era of the internet, we know that reliable and competent advice is still an important criterion for most of us. At South America Inside, you will find the benefits of an internet provider and an independent travel agency. We will be glad to pass on our extensive knowledge and regional experience.!

      Location
    It is difficult to run programs when there is nobody “on the ground” to evaluate existing options and search for new opportunities. So, we are located in Chile, on location, and we know everything that is going on first hand. We know what it is like to live as a foreigner in South America and will be happy to assist you in making your stay unforgettable!

      Independence
    South America Inside is an independent provider of language courses, internships, volunteer work, Farm Stays and Work & Travel programs in Latin America. We neither depend financially nor structurally on any other company, language school, association or organization. Therefore, we are able to give personalized information in accordance to your needs and availability.

    •  Multilingual Team

    Our team is multilingual and international! We speak fluent English, Spanish and German, as well as some French and Portuguese. With our customers, we can communicate in their native language and we avoid misunderstandings with local partners by communicating in Spanish with them. You can be sure that there will be an English-speaking contact person for you before, during, and after your stay.

      Customer Service
    Excellent customer service is one of the most important goals for South America Inside, and this is evident with the positive feedback we regularly receive from our many happy clients. Emails are answered within 48 business hours and every client is treated with the same friendliness and expertise.

      Gapless and Accurate Information flow
    With South America Inside you will have one and the same contact person before, during and after your trip. With that said, we guarantee a gapless and accurate information flow and you will always be very well informed.

      Approved Program Places
    Many of our program places, especially in the area of internships and volunteer work, are designed in the way that they will be recognized by most universities, colleges or academies.

    128 reviews · rating4.6

    Georgina F. rating4.8

    2024 at Supporter in Animal Rescue Center

    We’re fine and yes everything worked very well with the taxi. We’re enjoying it at the animal rescue center and it’s a really beautiful place. The accommodation is also fine and the food so far has been lovely. We’re really happy we chose to volunteer at this rescue center and we’re ...
    Regina N. rating5

    2024 at Help Stray Dogs

    Die Arbeit gefällt mir sehr gut! Ich bin super reingekommen und fühle mich sehr wohl 🙂 Die Menschen sind sehr offen und freundlich! Herzlichen Dank! ...
    Nathalie K. rating5

    2024 at Local Wildlife Helper

    Everything is alright. The family host in San José is very kind. I visited San José yesterday. This morning I arrived at the rescue center and it's amazing! It beautifull, the animals are so cute. And the volonteers are very friendly. Thanks for everything and have a good ...
    Alex S. rating5

    2024 at Help Stray Dogs

    Mir geht’s prima. War ein langer Tag, bin daher auch gut kaputt 🙂 Sowohl Spanischkurs als auch die Arbeit im Tierheim machen sehr viel Spaß! Ich muss zwar all das bisschen, was ich an Spanisch kann, zusammenkratzen, um durch den Tag zu kommen, aber das wird sicherlich besser mit der Zeit ...
    Stacey Garratt rating5

    2024 at Local Women Empowerment Supporter

    I have been travelling for 7 months in total and just had the most wonderful experience in Ecuador. I can confidently say in the last 6 weeks I have created my favourite memories of this journey in an all-encompassing way. Firstly, the program itself was incredible, I constantly felt supported, ...
    Mattia Malfanti rating5

    2024 at Countryside School Assistant

    Very good location and people. Really good organization and people are really hospitable. Peumal is a really good alternative school. I sincerely advice if you want help in an alternative school to go ...

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