Project Name: |
El Arca: Assist in a centre for rescued and confiscated wild animals. |
Project Location: |
: El Arca, Cotundo, El Oriente de Ecuador (5 hours from Quito) |
Project Description: |
El Arca is a family run, privately funded centre for rescued and confiscated wild animals. It is open to the public for tours in order to provide education about these species, and their fate as illegal pets or trafficked animals. |
Range of Tasks: |
Assist with animal feeding and care, park maintenance and construction. Lead tours of people visiting the park, either in their native language, or Spanish, depending on their ability. Professionals in the fields of veterinary science, biology or other related areas can assist with animal care and the more technical functions and of the rescue centre. |
Time Committment: |
4 weeks, although shorted times can be arranged, depending on the volunteer’s skills and experience. |
Skills required: |
no particular skills necessary |
Schedule: |
6.30am to 4.30pm with one hour lunch break. Day off on Saturday. |
|
|
Click here to inquire about registering to volunteer on this project.
Click here for general Volunteer
Information
Click
here to read our Norms of Conduct for visiting an indigenous community |
|
Copyright Yanapuma Foundation 2006-2011
