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32h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- US$ 240
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
As a nonprofit, RAREC relies on volunteer support since we receive no government funding. Weekly fees help cover food, medical care, and enrichment for rescued animals, salaries for local staff, veterinary supplies and clinic maintenance, as well as volunteer accommodation, meals, and services. By contributing, you directly support both your stay and our mission of rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Free Tours
- Weβll take you on tours and rides 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
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
- Stay at least
- 1 week
- Stay up to
- 4 weeks
The Experience
Volunteers at RAREC play an active role in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation education. Volunteers help prepare balanced diets for rescued animals (including primates, birds, reptiles, and other species), feed them according to their specific needs, and ensure they receive proper nutrition. They also assist with cleaning and maintaining enclosures to keep habitats safe and hygienic. Additionally, volunteers support enrichment.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner Spanish or Intermediate 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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Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 1 Get in touch with nature
- 1 Developing environmental awareness
- 1 Meeting international travelers
- 1 Learning about sustainability
- 1 Creating true social impact
- 1 Practicing English
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 1 4. Quality education
- 1 15. Life on land
Manuel
Italy
Fantastic! π₯° I got to live and play with animals that I'd never seen, or at least in cages! Even though I'm not a veterinarian or biologist, I felt useful and incredibly happy to be able to help these little animals and the amazing team that cares for them! The guys are so kind and made me feel like part of the team! It was the best volunteer ever and one of the best experience of my life! π₯Ή It's beautiful what you do and I hope you can carry it on forever! βοΈ Thank you so much!
1 day ago
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