Wildlife Sanctuary

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2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Highlights

  • Learn more about Bolivia's exotic wildlife
  • Get to know the Bolivian Amazon Jungle, a place of very rich biodiversity
  • Experience local culture while sharing with indigenous

Highlights

  • Learn more about Bolivia's exotic wildlife
  • Get to know the Bolivian Amazon Jungle, a place of very rich biodiversity
  • Experience local culture while sharing with indigenous
  • Do meaningful volunteer work abroad supporting a good cause to protect endangered animals
  • Gain new intercultural skills and improve your Spanish


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Help the animals and protect endangered wildlife! Support this jungle sanctuary by preparing food for the animals, cleaning cages, and assisting with general maintenance.

    This volunteer project takes place at a wildlife center located between Ascensión de Guarayos and Trinidad, near the village of Santa María. Some of the surrounding areas of the center have suffered from serious deforestation as a result of unsustainable “slash-and-burn” agricultural ...

    Over het programma

    This volunteer project takes place at a wildlife center located between Ascensión de Guarayos and Trinidad, near the village of Santa María. Some of the surrounding areas of the center have suffered from serious deforestation as a result of unsustainable “slash-and-burn” agricultural techniques practiced by local farmers. Due to the high risk of fires in the surrounding areas of the project, many wild animals are forced to seek refuge in the protected area of the wildlife center. Thanks to the early efforts of both Bolivian and foreign volunteers in 1996, the center now has more than 800 hectares of land and offers a home to dozens of animals. 

    The center has a number of threatened species including tapirs, tortoises, and birds. The wildlife sanctuary also specializes in caring for howler monkeys, a variety of bird species, and wild felines, including ocelots, pumas, and jaguars. The majority of the felines are kept in large enclosures. Following strict safety regulations, the nature reserve that is home to the sanctuary can be explored alone throughout the day. 

    Your Tasks

    Aside from general assignments, such as cleaning the enclosures and preparing food for the animals, volunteers are needed in other areas as well. These areas include the animal refuge center and the quarantine area, where volunteers help nurse sick animals back to health. Volunteers will also help with construction and maintenance work. 

    To ensure that you have a positive volunteer experience and to take into consideration the wellbeing of the animals at the center, some work areas require a minimum time of participation. If you would like to work with the wild felines or the howler monkeys, please make sure you stay at least 4 weeks so the animals can get used to you. Volunteering in any of the other areas require a minimum time of 2 weeks.


    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    We will gladly take any of your preferences concerning work areas into consideration while coordinating and planning your project. However, it is possible that duties will be changed upon arrival depending on season and the center’s current demand and needs. Work areas include:

    Animal Refugee ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    We will gladly take any of your preferences concerning work areas into consideration while coordinating and planning your project. However, it is possible that duties will be changed upon arrival depending on season and the center’s current demand and needs. Work areas include:

    Animal Refugee Center

    In this area, a maximum of two volunteers can make direct contact with the animals in the refuge station. You will be responsible to take care of tapirs, peccaries and exotic birds like toucans, macaws, nandus, and parrots.

    Work in the Quarantine Area

    3 to 4 volunteers are usually assigned to work in the quarantine area where they help nurture sick animals back to health. This area focuses especially on small animals that arrive to the center and need extra care and attention from the volunteers. Naturally, the species in this area of the center change constantly, as animals who have regained their health are released back into the wild. Most of the animals in this area include monkeys of different species, exotic birds, tortoises, and coatis.

    Construction

    Maintenance on the park grounds is also a very important task that volunteers can assist with at the wildlife center. This helps to ensure an optimal infrastructure for both the animals and staff/volunteers. Duties concerning construction work can include the restoration and expansion of cages, or the general maintenance of the centers facilities and pathways. There is always a lot of work to be done on the 800 hectares of grounds that are part of the center, and you will either be divided up into small work groups or asked to work on your own. Whether or not you work alone or with a group depends on the workload of the other areas of the wildlife center.

    Caring for Howler Monkeys

    Amongst other varieties of exotic animals, numerous howler monkeys live at the wildlife center. This monkey species can only be found in Central and South America, and their screams wake up the whole camp every morning. :-)

    Up to 4 volunteers can care for the monkeys at the same time. The duties include feeding and playing with them. There are no boundaries for your creativity, and new ideas for toys are always welcome. In this area, volunteers have even been spotted climbing the trees with the monkeys!

    Working with Wild Felines

    If you’ve always wanted to play with a wild feline, this is your chance of making your wish come true! The wildlife center is home to wild cougars, jaguars, Geoffrey’s cats, and ocelots. As a volunteer, you will be assigned to take care of these wonderful animals. Depending on the season, you may be responsible for up to three felines yourself (low season) or share your duty with other volunteers (peak season, 1-3 volunteers per feline). Note: You need to stay minimum 30 days in the project to be able to work with the felines!


    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.


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    In this volunteer project you will get to know how it is like to live in the jungle - an amazing and unique experience! In your free time you have a wide range of free time activities to choose from, such as sports with co-workers, going on hikes through the jungle, admiring the breathtaking ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    In this volunteer project you will get to know how it is like to live in the jungle - an amazing and unique experience! In your free time you have a wide range of free time activities to choose from, such as sports with co-workers, going on hikes through the jungle, admiring the breathtaking nature, bird-watching, visiting local communities.

    There is also a town, about a 45-minute bus ride away, that has internet cafes and other amenities.


    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (gemiddeld niveau) ou Spaans (basis niveau)

    Opleidingsvereisten

    op High School niveau

    Vereiste documenten

    CV, Volunteer Questionnaire and Yellow Fever Vaccination

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    Yellow Fever Vaccination is required.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 07:30 - 16:00

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door South America Inside

    1. Shared room in Volunteer House
    2. Breakfast, lunch, dinner (except dinner on saturdays)
    3. Advice from our experienced staff
    4. On-going support via WhatsApp, phone or mail
    5. Elaboration of your application profile in Spanish
    6. Your placement in the volunteer project
    7. Pre-departure information
    8. Packing list
    9. Country handbook
    10. Intercultural guide
    11. Orientation upon arrival
    12. On-site volunteer coordinator
    13. 24/7 emergency number
    14. Advice on travel insurance
    15. Certificate of participation

    I M P O R T A N T   N O T E:
    There is a guarantee deposit of 300 bs (approx. US$ 45) to be paid on site. This deposit is returned once the booked volunteering time has been completed.

    Accomodatie

    Volunteer live in the volunteer house surrounded by lush nature and the sounds of the animals. It is an amazing experience! The center has dormitory accommodation for up to 30 volunteers. 24/7 electricity is not available. Showers are with cold water, what is not a problem due to the tropical climate. The toilets are ecological and do not use plumbing.

    Internet is not available on the project site, but volunteers stay in touch via cell phone data packages, though mobile connection is not strong everywhere.

    Eten & Drank

    The volunteer program includes daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch and dinner is mostly vegetarian, but meat options are available 2-3 times a week. Special dietary requirements can be taken care off, but you should bring a supply of suitable food with you. Some food items can be purchased in a nearby village, and even more offers can be purchased in Ascensión de Guarayos, which is located about 45 minutes away by bus.

    The drinking water comes from a well and most volunteers drink it without experiencing any problems.

    Internet toegang

    Beperkte toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Viru Viru International Airport

    Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Bolivia. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Bolivia biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Bolivia dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Bolivia. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    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.


    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    2 weken (min. verblijf) 828€
    3 weken 973€
    4 weken 1.117€
    5 weken 1.212€
    6 weken 1.307€
    7 weken 1.402€
    8 weken 1.496€
    9 weken 1.591€
    10 weken 1.686€
    11 weken 1.781€
    12 weken (max. verblijf) 1.875€
    Gemiddelde kosten 284€/week

    Programmakosten

    284€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


    Duurtijd

    2 - 12 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door South America Inside gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    South America Inside

    Perfect 4.6 rating (128 beoordelingen)

    Agentschap - opgericht in 2003

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Zeer hoog Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Marion

    Gesproken talen: Engels, Duits, Spaans

    Over de organisatie

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

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    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 beoordelingen · rating4.6

    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 ...
    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, ...
    Gabriel P. rating5

    2024 at Community Worker for Children

    Letzten Mittwoch bin ich in Libera gelandet. Die Reise war relativ lang und mit Verspätung. Nach 15 Stunden bin ich dann im Hostel angekommen. Ich brauchte einen Moment um mich dran zu gewöhnen. Ich blieb bis am Sonntag in Liberia und habe auch dort schon Leute kennen gelernt 🙂 Am Sonntag ...

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