Volunteer duties are diverse and include interaction with the centers ‘exotic animals’, general conservation, and visitor education. So if you want to create a positive future for these mistreated animals, while exploring the world’s most remarkable rainforest, then read on!
Challenges
Illegal animal trafficking in Ecuador is far-reaching, the trade is the fourth most profitable illegal activity in the world. In 2014, the number of trafficked animals rescued by authorities was approximately 8,000. Most exotic animals are taken from their natural rainforest environment in order to be sold on the domestic or international market. Animals most at risk from trafficking are being sold as pets, they include reptiles, mammals, birds, fish and insects.
Solutions
In recent years, several non-profit rescue centers have opened within Ecuador with the aim to rehabilitate, care for, and release back into the wild captured exotic animals. Although wildlife trafficking is now officially an illegal activity, the law can be hard to implement, especially in the outlying regions of the Amazon, therefore these important shelters are at the leading edge of the fight against illegal trafficking. We need your assistance to keep these centers in working order. Together we can stop this cruel industry!
Explore the Andes and the Amazon jungle!
The Amazon jungle will be an entirely new environment for you, offering limitless adventures! Why not spend your free evenings chilling out in a hammock, socializing with fellow volunteers or meeting local neighbors. Spend weekends exploring the world’s most famous rainforest, or going on fun, short hikes. Or just spend ‘quality time’ hanging out with the wonderful animals you are helping live a better life.
Included services
Airport pick-up is included
You will be sharing a wooden house where rooms are either private or double. The space is shared with other volunteers from all over the globe! The center provides sheets, blankets and pillows (although you can bring your own). There is a shared bathroom with cold water available.
Rescue Center for Trafficked Animals
Pacific Coast of Ecuador: Volunteer at this devoted Animal Rescue Center in the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle and help combat widespread illegal animal trafficking.
$260/week
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