Volunteer Work Opportunities in USA

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Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Please visit our website for more details.

Description: A) USA Wildlife Sanctuary in Florida from GBP959
The Wildlife Sanctuary is dependent on volunteers to support the centre and help care for the orphaned, injured and rescued animals. Resident animals range from big cats, such as cougars, leopards and tigers to wolves, primates, bears and native American animals. During your time at the sanctuary, some of the activities you may be involved may include:
- Animal care
- Cleaning cages
- Food preparation and feeding
- Cage construction
- Fund raising
- Data entry
- Grounds maintenance
- Sorting fresh produce, rotating food supplies and enrichment.

B) USA Ranch Volunteers from GBP1,599
Live ranch life to the full with activities such as horse riding, cattle gathering, branding, trail riding and ranch chores. Campfires and scenery straight from the big screen make it perfect for horse-loving travellers!

C)USA Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico from GBP959
Help change people's opinions of wolves and wolf dogs, and care for those that have been neglected and abused. Take the chance to to discover the attractions of rural New Mexico too.

D) USA Conservation in Hawaii from GBP459
Cultivate your interest in botany and nature on the paradise Island of Kauai. You'll help the flora thrive by carrying out tasks such as planting native species and clearing trials in the Hawaiian forests.

E) USA Monkey Sanctuary from GBP599
Help care for unwanted, abused or neglected primates at this tranquil rescue centre in central Florida. You will work hard, make great friends and return home having had an extremely rewarding experience.

F) USA Conservation In Nevada from GBP499
Help protect some of America's most beautiful lakes, mountains, deserts and national parks. You'll build dry stonewalls and create trails that won't spoil the scenery, and then camp under the stars at night!

G) USA Gibbon Conservation from GBP759
Work with some of the rarest groups of gibbons - small, endangered apes. Through this project, you can get involved with all aspects of their care and efforts to keep them from extinction.

H) USA Wildlife Rescue In Texas from GBP459
Work with orphaned, injured and often very cute wildlife! Bottle-feed fawns and take care of baby squirrels, baby opossums and many other creatures. You can also put any carpentry or mechanics knowledge to good use.

Qualifications: Please visit our website for more details.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement:

Real Gap offer over 350 projects and travel options in over 35 countries over 6 continents. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap.

Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we are pretty keen on making sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisors have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded: 2005