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Volunteer - nature reserve and wildlife sanctuary! :)

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The experience

General assistance with foraging for food for the tortoises in our sanctuary, assisting with feeding the tortoises and monkeys. clearing trails on the nature reserve, and the removing alien plants, general assistance where needed in development of facilities, and eco tourism, or if you have any special skills there is always a need for these.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 27 Per day

Fee pays for: Donation to project

Description: Includes accommodation and three vegetarian meals per day.

What you get

1 day off per week

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.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Requirements

Beginner English or Intermediate English

Between 21 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

General assistance with foraging for food for the tortoises in our sanctuary, assisting with feeding the tortoises and monkeys. clearing trails on the nature reserve, and the removing alien plants, general assistance where needed in development of facilities, and eco tourism, or if you have any special skills there is always a need for these.

Activities & Shift

Feed the monkeys
Forage for grass and weeds for the tortoises
Feed tortoises and clean enclosures
Clear aliens and check trails
Rescue plants/ work in nursery
Rotational cooking/ domestic chores

Rules

No hands on with wildlife unless specifically instructed by staff member.
Consumption of alcohol strictly limited
No disturbance to nature reserve apart from instructions from staff
Other responsible behavior expected at all times.