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1 - 4 weken  ·  Leeftijd 14 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Join us in Huancayo, nestled in the Peruvian Central Andes, as a valued volunteer at our local zoo.
  • Immerse yourself in the world of animal care. Support the local staff in feeding, providing medical assistance, cleaning cages, rescuing animals from mistreatment, and offering them a safe haven.
  • Gain spanish fluency by living with a host family and sharing life with locals.

Highlights

  • Join us in Huancayo, nestled in the Peruvian Central Andes, as a valued volunteer at our local zoo.
  • Immerse yourself in the world of animal care. Support the local staff in feeding, providing medical assistance, cleaning cages, rescuing animals from mistreatment, and offering them a safe haven.
  • Gain spanish fluency by living with a host family and sharing life with locals.

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    Leeftijd 14+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Support the permanent employees at the local zoo in the Peruvian Central Andes with various daily tasks like taking care of animals.

    We are grateful for volunteers that want to work at the local zoo which is located in Huancayo, in the Peruvian Central Andes.
    At the zoo there are more than 100 peruvian amazonical and andean species of animals like pumas, lions, peruvian bears that are almost extincted as well as pantheras, snakes ...

    Over het programma

    We are grateful for volunteers that want to work at the local zoo which is located in Huancayo, in the Peruvian Central Andes.
    At the zoo there are more than 100 peruvian amazonical and andean species of animals like pumas, lions, peruvian bears that are almost extincted as well as pantheras, snakes and condors.
    As a volunteer you will support the local staff with feeding the animals, giving them medical assistance, cleaning their cages, rescuing them from mistreat and giving them a proper shelter. Other tasks that might occur occasionally are helping to maintain the area in general, doing gardening, building, painting, drawing, designing banners, guiding groups and making workshops, activities and shows for children and visitors.

    For participating in that project at least 3 hours of working every weekday in the morning.

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    start helping with permanent task to the employes at the zoo with in the diferents areas like feeding the animals, helping the vets, clinic ans mantaining the animals spots.

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    start helping with permanent task to the employes at the zoo with in the diferents areas like feeding the animals, helping the vets, clinic ans mantaining the animals spots.

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    We are surrounded by many tourist attractions such as:

    -La Selva Central, home to many Ashaninka tribes

    -Santa Rosa de Ocopa, the oldest monastery in the region (also featuring the largest library, with 25.000 ancient books)

    -The first Peruvian capital "Jauja"

    -The largest water reserve in Peru, ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    We are surrounded by many tourist attractions such as:

    -La Selva Central, home to many Ashaninka tribes

    -Santa Rosa de Ocopa, the oldest monastery in the region (also featuring the largest library, with 25.000 ancient books)

    -The first Peruvian capital "Jauja"

    -The largest water reserve in Peru, "Reserva Paisajistica Nor Yauyos"

    -Huaytapallana Glacier ( 5.200 m.a.s.l.)

    -Numerous pre-Inca ruins

     

    During your stay you can also share your free time in several activities in our local institutions enjoying an intercultural experience where you can share and realize your own dreams, practice your career or learn new things like the ones listed below.

    Activities (certified courses available):

    -Language classes (Spanish) 

    -Peruvian Music

    -Andean Philosophy

    -Knitting

    -Jewelry

    -Ceramics

    -Painting

    -Others (please inquire if you have a specific interest)

    Pleas note, that the listed free time activities cost additionally.    

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 14 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 14 jaar te zijn op de startdatum van het programma.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Spaans (gemiddeld niveau) ou Engels (basis niveau)

    Vereiste documenten

    CV, copy of ID/ passport and valid travel and health insurance r

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    being fond of animals, being an open-minded, adaptable and empathetic personality with a hard working attitude and sound social skills

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:00 - 13:00

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten op locatie

    We provide a private bedroom with private bathroom, breakfast and lunch from monday to friday at our home place.
    The fees also include breakfast and lunch every week day that we usually eat together.
    At our house you have access to internet via wifi.
     private bathroom with hot water. 

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Jorge Chavez International Airport

    We can provide an airport pick up,   - the next airport is Jauja , francisco Carle ,  (45km distance).


    A pick up from the bus station (Cruz del Sur) in Huancayo is for free. 

    Accomodatie

    We provide a room at our house which is located in the district Chilca of Huancayo.
    Around the house there is a terrace as well as a big quite courtyard with a lot of free space.
    For your use we will provide bed linen . The room contains all the necessary furniture. friobar, microwave, tv, interrnet, coffee maker, 


    Eten & Drank

    We will serve typical Peruvian food for breakfast and lunch from monday to friday  .

    All meals will be served either at our small kitchen or at our dining room.

    If you like to prepare your own meals feel free to use our kitchen area.
    In the morning we will serve  breakfast. For lunch we provide a hot meal according to traditional Peruvian food style. 
    Please be aware that you can not drink tapwater in Peru. So if you need additional water between the daily meals you will have to buy it by yourself.

    Internet toegang

    Beperkte toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

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    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Peru. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Peru biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Peru dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Peru. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    the dates are open any times of the year, the rainy season start in december until march.

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    $2.614 per week 1 - 4 weken Leeftijd 14 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

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    Duurtijd

    1 - 4 weken

    Aanbetaling

    Reserveer je plek met slechts een paar klikken en een kleine, veilige aanbetaling. Je kunt betalen met creditcard, PayPal of andere handige methoden.

    Restbetaling

    Tijdens de aanmeldingsprocedure spreek je met de lokale organisatie af hoe je de restbetaling doet. Deze restbetaling is pas verschuldigd dichter bij het begin van je reis.

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    2018
    This was my first trip experience completely alone, and it was a blast! I was lucky enough to came when excavations were going on, the ...
    Abril Pannon Colomer

    Zoo Assistant

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    2017
    The zoo had a variety of different fun and exciting animals like pumas and primates. The staff were all very enthusiastic and loving towards ...
    Kayla Plummer

    Zoo Assistant

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