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The experience

🦋 The volunteer program is developed at the butterfly farm. The goal of the program is to increase the positive impacts of the project in the protection and research of butterfly species and their host plants. Volunteers will help in zoo-breeding, planting and research activities.

➡️ Please read the Learn More section


What you offer

28 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 30 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: The donation of $30 per night is important to cover materials, food, services and benefits for volunteers. In addition, the daily rate includes lodging and three meals a day.


What you get

3 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Between 18 and 55 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

➡️As a volunteer, your daily tasks include taking care of the moth reproduction, plant reproduction, collecting eggs, feeding larvae and keeping the predators away. You are also expected to help the project grow using your own knowledge and skills.


Activities & Shift

🦋 Collect butterfly eggs

🤚 Predator control

🍌 Feed the butterflies

🌿 Take care of the plants

⭐ Collect butterflies that have passed away

🐛 Feeding butterfly larvae

🦋 Collect butterfly pupae

🌱 Plant host plants and nectars in deforested areas.

👣 Keep the butterfly garden trails clean

📷 Take photographs

💡 Support the project with your own ideas and knowledge


Rules

👕 Wear appropriate clothing for field work

🥾 Wear boots or shoes for field work and others for laboratory work

🚫 Do not smoke tobacco or ingest illicit substances within the facilities

🛠️ Keep tools in their place

🌺 Do not extract flora or fauna without authorization

🏠 Do not damage the facilities

❤️Respect the regulations of the accommodation and the project