Volunteer in an Animal Rescue Center
Location: Ecuador: Ibarra
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Volunteers can begin their project placement on any Monday of the month throughout the year.
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Description
Participants will work with the staff to take care of the day to day tasks in the center to make sure the animals have the best conditions possible considering for example space and budget available in the project.
Though animals are coming and going in the centers it sadly doesn't mean that they always are released back to nature as they in some cases are born in captivity or have lived too long with humans due to which they have lost their natural instincts and knowledge for catching food/hunting or to avoid danger. Instead they might get moved so that they get closer to their natural environment meaning that a trafficked monkey found in Quito might be placed in Ibarra but as this is high up in the Andes they try to find space in another center in the Amazon even though it sometimes takes time.
Another reason that they have a hard time to release some animals is that they are hurt from for example chains they might have in captivity and therefore they are not strong enough to live in the wild or it will take some time before they are healed.
Participants role in the projects is to support and work with the local staff among many things at the center. Volunteers can collect food in the surroundings, if possible do some reforestation as this will be food for the animals, clean cages, give water and food to animals, repair and build cages, make and repair toys in the cages, show visitors around in the center
and inform them about what happens with the animals, clean and repair the paths and infrastructure in general, assist the veterinarian that comes from time to time etc.
As the center has to find their own financial support they also work as a Zoo for visitors that by paying entrance will support the work while they can learn about the problems animals face with humans and how they end up in centers like this.
Highlights
Project Location
The project is located in Ibarra which is located about 2.5 hours away from Quito to the north. On an altitude of about 2,200 meters or 7,200 feet, Ibarra was first founded in 1606 but after getting destroyed in an earthquake in 1868 it was re-founded in 1872 and is therefore the youngest city in Ecuador.
Ibarra is also known as the White City after its many colonial white houses.
Qualifications
Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and love for animals and environment to work in this program. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference. Basic to intermediate Spanish recommended.
Volunteers need to bring Rubber boots and working gloves as well as working clothes.
Minimum Education
High School
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
2 weeks: 630
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
What are you Paying For?
* 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
* Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
* Airport Pickup
* Orientation
* Food
* Accommodation
* Travel & Medical Insurance
What's NOT Included?
* Airfare
* Visa and Visa extension fee
* Airport taxes
* Local Transportation
* Any personal expenses
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- animal welfare
- conservation
Age Range
17 years or olderThis Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Ecuador
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
Typically The Application Process Time is
2-8 weeksVolunteering Solutions's Mission Statement
Our Mission is to provide Meaningful and fully researched volunteer programs abroad. Benefit local communities by providing volunteer support. To strengthen the travel experience by providing cross cultural experiences to our volunteers. Use the funds and develop the communities and people we work with.
Year Founded
2006
