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Volunteer Role
The centre is committed to raising community awareness. Volunteers can get involved with school visits, to educate the local community and prevent the illegal trafficking of animals and the rights of animals, in the hope that such practices will be diminished.
During your time you'll primarily be involved in the day-to-day care of the huge variety of animals at the centre, which will involve close contact with the animals. Some of the animals you can find at the centre are: caimans, charapa turtles, aussie parakeets, parrots, tucan, coatis, kinkajous, tayras, squirrel monkeys, tamarinds, tigrillos, boas and more.
Volunteer duties will vary according to time of year and the location you choose but may include the following:
- Preparing the food for and feeding the animals/birds
- Cleaning, repairing and building animal enclosures
- Maintaining animal behaviour and bird sighting databases
- Identifying plants in the tropical forest and mangrove
- Assisting with wildlife healthcare
Other more specialised duties may include getting involved in rescue missions in co-operation with the UPMA, and helping with the liberation of animals as they are returned to their natural habitat. Some volunteers may be fortunate enough to assist in the captive breeding programme of the Guayaquil macaws, spider monkeys and crocodiles
What’s Included in the Programme
- All accommodation
- A detailed orientation on arrival
- An airport pickup and drop off on arrival and departure
- 24-hour Emergency help
- Full support prior to departure from your personal travel advisor
- Detailed information pack prior to departure
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Food (volunteers contribute US$15-20 per week and buy food at the local market)
- All international flights
- Travel insurance
- Any extra activities and excursions
- Alcoholic beverages/extra snacks
Prices and Durations
Ecuador Animal Rescue - Amazon - 2 weeks $1,309
Ecuador Animal Rescue - Amazon - 3 weeks $1,729
Ecuador Animal Rescue - Amazon - 4 weeks $2,079
Ecuador Animal Rescue - Amazon - 5 weeks $2,349
Ecuador Animal Rescue - Amazon - 6 weeks $2,559
