Indigenous Species Wildlife Rescue Centre - the only rescue centre in Venezuela

  Venezuela

Caracas

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Dates: All year

Description: We are the only wildlife rescue centre in the country. We rescue, rehabilitate and release whenever possible indigenous species of wildlife, such as capuchin monkeys, tortoise and fresh water turtles, deer, psittacines and raptors.We also have a permanent educational program with the local community schools and a behaviioral research department.

Cost

US$ 450 for 3 months - includes food and accommodation.

Director only speaks English, french and German.

Highlights: Volunteers stay for 90 days (period allowed by tourist card). They are in charge of faciliity maintenance, feeding, behavioral supervision and simple health issues.

Research Opportunities

We can offer research opportunities in behavourial studies.

Must be 22 or over and have a degree in Vet medicine, biology or related subjects (last year undergraduates are accepted)

Qualifications: Undergraduates or graduates in veterinary science, evironmental science or biology.

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science

Cost in US$: US$450 for 3 months

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Venezuela Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 3-15

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Ecoteer's Mission Statement: To help locally run grass root organisations to achieve their aims via attracting paying volunteers and tourists. Plus we personally help develop and improve the projects we work with to help them to achieve their objectives.

Year Founded: 2005