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  • Life On Land

Caretaker in a Park for Rescued Animals

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2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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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

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
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups

    About the program

    Take care of rescued animals and creat a semi-libral habitat for them. Monkeys, birds and other endangered species found a new home here.

    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 ...

    About the program

    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.

    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 damaged by the heavy rains. After lunch with the other volunteers you and two others continue to build an enclosure for the parrots ...

    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 damaged 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 around with a group of volunteers. Someone volunteers to cook dinner. You take a shower and after reading the first page of your novel, you fall into a deep sleep surrounded 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. 

    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. 

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    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.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    experience in construction is helpfull you may have worked with animals before you are used to hard physical work

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    Our one-time mediation fee 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; 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
    • transport to your project (one-time)

    Note: We offer an upgrade package (comfort class) for volunteers that need more support. This package includes more contact time. We take you more often to your project/Spanish classes, we offer 'airport drop-off' and there is extra time to explore Cochabamba. Naturally, this upgrade comes with a small price increase. 

    Which costs are not included? 

    • Flights
    • Insurance
    • Accommodation (we do offer accommodation in our volunteerhouse or host families for additional prices)
    • 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 at J Wilsterman Airport

     Airport Pickup from Cochabamba Airport and instruction how to get to the project.

    If chosen the 'Comfort Class' package, airport drop-off is included as well. 

    Accommodation

    You can either stay at the Animal Park where there is a place for you to sleep. Otherwise, there is the possiblity to stay at one of our host families or at our volunteerhouse Casa Juntucha in Cochabamba. In that case, you need to find transport that takes you to your project (3-4 hour drive). 

    Please note that there are additional costs for accommodation! 

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site
    You don't have to pay anything yet

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Food & Beverages

    Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is J Wilsterman Airport (CBB) in Cochabamba. We assist you to find cheap flights to Bolivia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    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. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Bolivia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Bolivia. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    You can start all year around.

    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $267 per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    2 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

    You don't have to pay anything yet

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    Americas > South America > Bolivia > Santa Cruz de la Sierra

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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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