from 700€
Fantastic 4.5
(15)
Wildlife Refuge Supporter
4 - 12 weeks
·
Age 21 - 50+
Fantastic 4.5
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Fantastic 4.5 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
4 - 12 weeks
·
Age 21 - 50+
·
Excellent response rate
Highlights
- Learn about the threats of wild animals in the Amazon
- Learn about the beauty of wild animals in the Amazon
- Come and participate in the protection of animals in the Amazon
- Come and participate in the rehabilitation of animals in the Amazon
- Come and live a unique adventure in the heart of the Ecuadorian tropical forest
Especially good for
Age 21+
Singles
Couples
50+
About the program
Imagine the Amazon rainforest where wild animals, victims of illegal trafficking and deforestation, find refuge, care and a second chance.
Why is your program important?
In Puerto Misahualli, at the gateway to the Amazon in Ecuador, wildlife trafficking is increasing, threatening many species. This situation is partly due to the difficult social context: several of the poorest communities exploit the attraction of exotic wild animals ...
Typical day
You will work with:
- Victoria Viteri Cuenca, veterinary employee, is responsible for the care of the animals in the shelter. She supervises their feeding and ensures their habitat and general well-being.
- Renata Rodriguez, employee and manager of the shelter, is responsible for managing the ...
Free-time activities
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.:
reading, rest, exploring the area
2 days of rest:
kayaking, rafting,
Pusuno and Latas waterfalls,
Trekking volcanoes, mountains…
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Start Dates :
You can start whenever you want
The animal shelter is open every day
Details on Arrival:
your arrival can be done in different ways, there is a 2.4km part of tarmac road and a 2.4km part of stone/sand road, for a total of 4.8km:
- On foot: it will take you 1h15mn
- By taxi: it will take you 11mn, you will pay $4, we advise you to group together to take the taxi and thus reduce the costs
- By bike: it will take you 30mn, there are 3 parts with an ascent
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
4 weeks (min. stay)
700€
5 weeks
875€
6 weeks
1,050€
7 weeks
1,225€
8 weeks
1,400€
9 weeks
1,575€
12 weeks (max. stay)
2,100€
Average fees
175€/week
Meet your organization
Trésor De Nature
Fantastic 4.5
(15 reviews)
Non-profit
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Coordinated by
caroline
Spoken languages: French, English, Spanish
About the project
Learning from nature in Puerto Misahualli in Ecuador, Trésor de Nature offers you the opportunity to live in the heart of the Amazon forest with the locals. Come join us!
15 reviews · 4.5
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