Ecuador wildlife sanctuary volunteering
Includes airport collection, first night accommodation and food in Quito, shared taxi transfer to project site, accommodation, food on weekdays, training
Description of Ecuador wildlife sanctuary volunteering
Volunteer in Ecuador: Protect Amazon Wildlife in a Jungle Sanctuary
When you volunteer on this Ecuador conservation project, you'll immerse yourself in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, working with some of the most extraordinary wildlife in the region. Join a renowned animal sanctuary that rescues and protects abused and mishandled Amazonian animals, offering them a second chance at life.
Why Volunteer with Us?
This program allows you to play an active role in giving these animals a fresh start. You’ll prepare food for playful monkeys, feed vibrant tropical birds, enrich the lives of majestic forest cats, and care for curious coatis, among other incredible tasks.
While the ultimate goal is to rehabilitate and release animals back into the wild, not all are suitable for reintroduction. The sanctuary maintains a hands-off approach, but some animals, especially monkeys and other native species, may seek out interaction with volunteers, offering you a rare and rewarding experience.
The sanctuary spans 8 hectares of stunning woodland, home to around 35 species, making this an ideal opportunity to gain hands-on experience in animal care while connecting with Ecuador’s remarkable wildlife.
Free Time Activities
In your downtime, the adventures continue! Explore the Amazon, go white water rafting, or take cultural tours during your free time. You'll work Monday to Friday and either Saturday or Sunday morning, leaving plenty of time for trips and relaxation.
Accommodation and Food
Stay in cozy log cabins nestled in the heart of the sanctuary, surrounded by the sounds of the jungle. Accommodation includes shared cabins (4-6 people) with communal bathrooms, an outdoor swimming pool, and Wi-Fi. Meals are provided during the week, and volunteers take turns preparing fresh, delicious meals for the group.
Make a Difference Today!
Join this incredible conservation project in Ecuador, and help protect and rehabilitate Amazon wildlife while experiencing the beauty of the jungle. Sign up now for a truly rewarding adventure!
Itinerary
| Day 1: | Sunday. Arrival in Quito airport. Transfer to first night accommodation in Quito. |
| Day 2: | Monday. Transfer by shared taxi to the project site. |
| Day 3+: | Volunteering at the sanctuary takes place Monday - Friday and either Saturday or Sunday morning. |
| Day 7+: | You can join this project from 1 - 12 weeks. Most people choose to leave on a Saturday or Sunday to go back to Quito / do some onward travel. |
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Includes airport collection, first night accommodation and food in Quito, shared taxi transfer to project site, accommodation, food on weekdays, training
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2 Reviews of Ecuador wildlife sanctuary volunteering
Reviewed on 06 Aug 2019 by Gemma Ramsden
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Interacting with all the beautiful animals at the sanctuary. Completely unforgettable.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Spend as long as you can, I wish I’d spent more than two weeks there!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
10/10, really a wonderful experience with friendly staff, lots of opportunities
to interact with the animals there and learn their stories and a broad mix of
fun volunteers.
Reviewed on 05 Apr 2018 by Maya Dite
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Helping animals.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
It’s a lot of work, but it pays off! The animals and the people are phenomenal.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Great experience!
Responsible Travel
Planet
Conservation:This project is all about conserving animals and enabling them to live with protection in their natural environment. Everything that is done at the sanctuary is done to create a good life for these rescued animals.
Protecting the world
We are passionate about encouraging our travellers to be kind to the environment as they travel. Each participant receives advice about how to care for the environment whilst they are away. This includes water usage, how to avoid single use plastic, and electricity usage.
We insist that all participants bring their own water bottles when they travel with us, and clean free water is always available. We have even created a water bottle that can be purchased before departure and encourage people to use it at all stages of their journey including at the airport, on flights and whilst on their project. We are striving for all of our projects to be free of single use plastic.
People
Meeting local needs:In addition to helping to protect these animals, this sanctuary plays an important role in protecting the local economy. This rural area relies on conservation and wildlife for tourism as there are no big cities nearby.
The sanctuary brings volunteers to the area and has created jobs for local people, both directly at the sanctuary and indirectly through using taxi companies, supermarkets, markets and restaurants. By helping at the sanctuary our volunteers are ensuring its survival and allowing it to expand the number of animals it can help.
Cultural sensitivity:
We emphasise the importance of showing respect for local people and their customs in our briefing material. Participants will work alongside permanent staff, forming close bonds and getting an insight into real life. Our policy is to send people overseas in small groups or individually. This minimises the environmental and social impact that the participants have on the destination and helps them to integrate into the local community. We really emphasise the value of learning some Spanish before departure.
All of our participants receive comprehensive pre-departure briefing. This covers topics on how to be culturally sensitive, how to best look after the environment when in the country and how to stay safe as well as up to date information on the political situation.
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