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20h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- US$ 39
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
first week: 55 dollar each day( higher cos for intro days and activities) second week: 49 dollar each day from 3 weeks on: 39 dollar per day discounts possible! Fee pays for bed, 3 meals a day, local transport, and donation to the conservation project to make a meaningful impact to the local community we work with.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- 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.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Free Tours
- We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
Help us with caring for the rescue animals, repairing structures, jungle guard work, such as tracking species, topography and clearing pathes with the machete, social work for the villages community, office work for fundraisers, harvesting tropical farming products and much more.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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40 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 39 Get in touch with nature
- 36 Developing environmental awareness
- 35 Meeting locals
- 35 Immersing in the local culture
- 33 Learning about sustainability
- 30 Meeting international travelers
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 38 15. Life on land
- 30 13. Climate action
- 24 17. Partnerships for the goals
Melissa
United States
There is so much I can say about this WorldPackers. Everything all the other reviews say about the team making you feel like family and Danny always supporting you is very true. It is so inspiring what Danny and his mother and other locals in the team do. Work is relaxed and flexible with a lot of activities in between. My friend and I were here for only about a week but I feel lucky enough to find a reconnection with nature here that I thought I lost a long time ago. Danny really gives permission to and helps bring out your inner child. It was a beautiful experience.
6 days ago
Daniel Leonardo replied
Oh my 🥹🙏 this is so beautiful to read, I am honored to have shared the time here together, thank you for your kind words.
Giana
United States
This was my first international and solo trip, and it couldn't have been a better experience. From the beginning, Danny always made me feel welcome and made sure that I was comfortable during my stay. I met so many amazing people, both volunteers and locals, and had so many amazing experiences!! Danny always made sure to tell us what we were going to be doing, when, and what to expect. But he was also very adaptable, especially when the weather put a dent in our plans. You can tell he really loves and cares about what he's doing, and genuinely wants what's best for the animals and envirnonment
25 days ago
Daniel Leonardo replied
🥹🙏❤️ thank you to the moon and back for your kind words and the immense energy and love you put in every branch of work with us. You'll be an outstanding volunteer to any project you join
Cassidy
Hong Kong (Sar)
Danny and the shelter experience was by far the most unique experience I've ever had in my life!! It was so much more than my expectations, we got the chance not only to visit but to create impact for the Amazon ecosystem. The volunteer job was simple but meaningful, Danny was always open to my ideas and gave great suggestions and plenty of time for me to create content. He was also very supportive to every idea I have. The days staying there was amazing, I got to meet a lot of locals and amazing international travellers and had great connections with them. I would definitely recommend!!!
about 1 month ago
Daniel Leonardo replied
Cassy, thank you so much for your energetic work and creative fun ideas! Jungle queen!
Hannah
United Kingdom
I cannot recommend this more, a week was not enough! Danny is so passionate about what he does, so knowledgable and really takes the time to take you on excursions and explain things! The work is a real mixture including animal care, path upkeep etc, it is generally quite relaxed! The food is amazing with 3 big meals, and the whole the shelter team are incredible, they're so happy to share their culture, particularly within the native community , so you really get a true cultural jungle experience!The new volunteer house is going to be amazing too!
about 1 month ago
Daniel Leonardo replied
🥹🥹🥹 our Hannah! your volunteer statues are built hahaha 🫠🤭 hope to see you again, sending updates from all the progress
Sophie
Austria
I spend 10 days at Am0zonas and it was a truly amazing experience! Daniel is so kind and makes you feel very welcome. As this program includes multiple projects I was able to get to know the local people and work in different areas - with the cutest animals, in the village of the indigenous people, help build/renovate a house and go on small excursions etc. Regarding working hours some days might be longer others shorter, if you feel overwhelmed you can always tell Daniel. Get ready for an adventure!:)
about 2 months ago
Daniel Leonardo replied
ohh thank you Sophie! We've been able to do so much this time! Maybe even see you again, woop woop.
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