Volunteer in a jungle project
Provided by: Do Guatemala
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Program Description
This is an animal rescue center. They have many different animals, most of them were confiscated after detecting them in illegal trafficking. At the rescue center, you can help to take care of the animals (mainly exotic birds, but also mammals like monkeys, coatimundis, etcetera). There are also opportunities to take part in veterinary medical treatment, animal releases, and wildlife surveys, but the scheduling is irregular, so we can´t always guarantee you a spot in these programs.
The rescue center has the following projects:
*Wild Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (rehabilitation and reintroduction of all confiscated wild animals in the Mayan Biosphere Reserve)
*Environmental Education (offers training to the teachers of Peten, helps develop curriculum for Peten public schools and offers environmental education activities in local schools)
*Macaws Without Borders (saving the last remaining populations of scarlet macaws in Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize)
General duties of the volunteer include:
- feed the animals
- cleaning cages and food bowls
- cage improvement
Other activities such as:
- construction of cages or extra buildings
- trail maintenance
- gathering of wild foods for the animals
- research into the wild diets of the animals
The rescue center has the following projects:
*Wild Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (rehabilitation and reintroduction of all confiscated wild animals in the Mayan Biosphere Reserve)
*Environmental Education (offers training to the teachers of Peten, helps develop curriculum for Peten public schools and offers environmental education activities in local schools)
*Macaws Without Borders (saving the last remaining populations of scarlet macaws in Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize)
General duties of the volunteer include:
- feed the animals
- cleaning cages and food bowls
- cage improvement
Other activities such as:
- construction of cages or extra buildings
- trail maintenance
- gathering of wild foods for the animals
- research into the wild diets of the animals
Highlights
In this project, you will work all day, so it's perfect to combine your volunteering with Spanish lessons in your free time, which is a nice way to improve your Spanish but also learn about the Guatemalan cultureQualifications
A beginner Spanish level is helpful (enough to understand the instructions).To improve your Spanish, we suggest online language lessons with a private Guatemalan teacher.
Volunteer Types
- Animal welfare
- Building/construction projects
- Conservation
- Education
- Environment
- Popular education
- Public education
- Veterinary
- Wildlife surveying
What`s Included
Do Guatemala offers a complete and well-organized volunteer experience. You pay a one-time fee which includes:- Free airport pickup and transportation
- A detailed document on how to prepare for the trip
- All volunteer arrangements and supervision
- 24/7 assistance on the ground
- Free registration for Spanish school if you want lessons (normally $30)
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Program Locations
Flores / Peten, Guatemala
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Program Details
Provider:
Do Guatemala
Location
- Guatemala: Flores / Peten
Terms:
Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter
Program Duration:
1 year+, 1-2 weeks, 1-3 months, 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, Customizable
Languages:
Spanish
Participants:
Worldwide
Cost:
One-time payment of $175 + additional volunteer fee for lodging & all meals
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