Animal Care Taker
Coordinator | Laurie
Coordinator | Laurie
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Highlights
Be surrounded by wildlife and nature.
Go on a adventures boat tour on the nearby river
Live in a remote place under basic conditions
Experience the solidarity and community-vibe of international volunteering
Live and work with monkeys
Take care of rescued animals and creat a semi-libral habitat for them. Monkeys, birds and other endangered species found a new home here.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
The animal park is located in a small village about 3 to 4 hours from Cochabamba. There are a number of different animals, for
example monkeys, reptiles, a few feline species, different bird species and a bear. All animals have been traded (illegally) or have
been kept as domestic animals and pets. In the park, the animals are given a second chance. Many of them can’t be released into the
wild anymore, so the park provides them with food and shelter and tries to imitate their natural habitat as well as possible by keeping
them in a ‘semi-free’ environment. Volunteers are needed to help feed and take care of the animals, repair the shelters etc. How your
working day will look depends on the work that needs to be done. There are always a lot of volunteers helping out and the atmosphere
is international with a great sense of community.
Monkey Conservation
Bear Conservation
Language Course
#Hotspots
Capuchin Monkey
Brown Bear
Learn Spanish
Amazon Rainforest
Typical day
You might get up and prepare food for the bear. Then you bring a group of monkeys to the woods (they come back later for the night)
Then you have to fix a trail that was demaged by the heavy rains. After lunch with the other volunteers you and two others continue to build an enclosure for the parrots that need a bigger home, because there are too many of them now. You carry materials and get your hands dirty and the time flies by.
At the end of the day you sit arround with a group of volunteers. Someone sacrified him/gerself to cook dinner. You take a shower and after reading the first page of your novel, you fall into a deep sleep sourrounded by the sound of nature.
Free-time activities
This is a small but nevertheless touristy village. While you might miss a vast cultural life, there are restaurants, bars and karaoke places here. It's is surrounded by nature and you can go for jungle hikes and do canoying.
Water Sports
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Riding
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
experience in construction is helpfull
you may have worked with animals before
you are used to hard physical work
you may have worked with animals before
you are used to hard physical work
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
What's Included
We charge a one-time mediation fee
This includes:
- search and mediation for a suitable project
- preparation via Skype calls
- search and mediation for accommodation (host family and/or volunteer house)
- airport pick up and city tour
- borrowed cellphone and SIM-card
- donation to the project
- support with visa
- 24/7 contact to coordinator on site
- emergency support and hospital transport
- evaluation of the project
Additional costs for volunteers
- flights
- insurance
- accommodation
- food/meals and daily needs
- Spanish classes (possible)
We will send you detailed information about the costs of living you can expect in Bolivia.
Please note, that all the profit of Beyond South America goes to the foundation "Casa de la Alegría" providing therapeutic workshops for children and adolescence in social projects in and around Cochabamba/Bolivia
Airport Pickup from Cochabamba Airport and instruction how to get to the project.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
Please arrange your own accommodation.
Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.
The nearest airport is J Wilsterman Airport (CBB) in Cochabamba. We assist you to find cheap flights to Bolivia.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Bolivia provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Bolivia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Bolivia.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
You can start all year around
This program is paused due to COVID-19
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 12 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$550
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$550
Average fees
$160
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Beyond South America
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with Beyond South America during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Animal Care Taker
Take care of rescued animals and creat a semi-libral habitat for them. Monkeys, birds and other endangered species found a new home here.
$160/week
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