Animal Care Project in Ecuador - Starts at USD 549

  Ecuador

• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: All year round

Description: With Ecuador's amazing diversity comes the public's allure of its even more amazing wildlife residing in these rare ecosystems. These volunteer projects in Ecuador require environmentally-minded participants who will help in rescuing animals who have been removed from their original homes. Volunteers will provide much-needed assistance in reintroducing animals into their natural habitats while simultaneously performing routine maintenance on facilities used to house/care for animals which are in the process of being returned to their original homes. Volunteers can also expect to gather food from the wild for the animals in captivity feeding these delicate animals with sustenance which they are accustomed to.

These animal care projects in Ecuador are located in various locations throughout this spectacular country both urban and rural locations. Some of these organizations are located in the following locations/regions: the Andes, coastal Ecuador, Amazonia and even the Galapagos Islands. During their stay, volunteers also have the opportunity to explore and learn Spanish (except if participating in the Galapagos Islands). These volunteer projects in Ecuador are ideal for volunteers interested in biology and veterinary sciences as well as animal-loving individuals who enjoy monitoring the progress of rehabilitated animals teaching them how to fend and care for themselves once reintroduced into the wild.

Highlights: Volunteers in any of the above projects are involved in various activities such as:

    * Habitat maintenance
    * Animal care education
    * Supporting the already existing staff members/animal care specialists
    * Consult with and work alongside of biologists
    * Educating the general population on topics related to animal care
    * Assisting already-existing animal care/wildlife programs

Qualifications: No qualifications are needed.

Cost in US$: 1st week: USD 549 to 12 weeks: USD 2129 *Please add USD 100/per week for Galapagos Island/Amazon project

Salary / Pay: Volunteer Job

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 or above

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Crossroad's Mission Statement: Global Crossroad offers many remarkable and challenging volunteer, internship, mini-adventure and cultural immersion programs to volunteers in fascinating countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Cambodia, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Peru. Our meaningful and unique programs engages our volunteers in projects that will uplift lives of poor children and women as well as allowing them plenty of opportunities to enjoy the historical, cultural and natural wonders of the host country.

Year Founded: 2002