
Über das Projekt
You love animals or have always wanted to get involved in animal welfare. Ecuador offers many projects for this. Work with animals in an animal sanctuary near the Amazon or on the coast.
- do meaningful volunteer work and help endangered animals Patrol the beaches on evening and night walks
- enjoy the untouched nature on Ecuador
- Live with international volunteers and learn new language skills
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From 760.00€
Description
Here you work with, among others: Monkeys or turtles, depending on the type of project. Support the staff on site, feeding the animals, repairing and cleaning the cages and much more.
The main tasks at the center include
- preparing food and feeding the wild animals
- informing tourists and school children from the region about the environment, conservation measures
- cleaning the enclosures and observing the behavior of the animals
- maintenance work in the project
Optional: from 4 weeks, areas in the national park can be supported (e.g. production of seedlings)
Volunteers support this project for about 4 hours a day. Excursions into the region can be organized on days off. The environmental project or the community can be supported voluntarily, this is open to every volunteer.
Services
- participation to a non-profit project
- transfer from the airport to the bus station in Qutio
- standard accommodation in volunteer accommodation in the project inclusive full
- arranging all paper work for volunteer work in Ecuador
- a travel agency can support you with flight bookings
- English and Spanish speaking support on site
- permanently conctact via whatsapp or e-mail
- information material for the project and Ecuador
- consulting for a language school
- certificate
Living arrangements
Accommodation: During your time in the wildlife project in Ecuador, you will live in volunteer accommodation directly on the project. The accommodation is surrounded by nature and offers you the opportunity to relax in your free time. There is a communal area, a kitchen and laundry facilities on site. WIFI available.
Accommodation: Volunteer accommodation (shared room)
Meals: 3 typical meals per day
Typical day in a project
On a typical day you will volunteer between 4-5 hours, from Monday to Friday. As you work with animals, every day can be different. A normal day at the project:
08:30 – 10:00 Care and feeding of the wild animals
10:00 – 11:00 Maintenance
11:00 – 12:00 Support in environmental protection – smaller projects
12:00 – 15:00 Break
15:00 – 16:30 Seedling production and reforestation
Extras
Language course in Quito
Ecuador - Country Information
EEcuador - the country in the northwest of South America offers a lot: from the Amazon jungle, volcanic landscapes, rainforest, palm-lined beaches to the breathtaking Galapagos Islands. A trip to the Galapagos Islands with their special animal species is guaranteed to leave lasting memories. If you're lucky, you'll see one of the famous giant tortoises on your trip.
Official language
Spanish
Capital
Quito
Area
256.370 km²
Population
17,8 million (2021)
Currency
US-Dollar
Telephone code
+593






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FAQ
FAQ
All programs can be booked with friends. If you would like to book a program as a group, we recommend that you enquire in advance. Each person must book the project individually.
Ideal for all programs are at least three months in advance. In principle it is also possible for us to place short-term applicants (volunteering and language study travel) in Ecuador.
Ecuador is a safe country and the people are very friendly and warmhearted. In big cities, as in every big city in the world, there is petty crime. When travelling, the following things should be taken into account: always keep an eye on valuables, always keep your hand luggage on your lap in buses, and at night you should not travel by bus or withdraw money from ATMs. Up-to-date information on the situation can be found at the Embassy or Foreign Office.
Please note that in Ecuador all electronic devices can only be used with an adapter. They are available in many electronics stores.
In principle, no language course is mandatory in advance. However, depending on the volunteering program, certain levels of the language of your destination country may be required to complete the project. We would be happy to advise you individually on your chosen project.
Depending on the program, we work with host families in the vicinity or there are volunteer houses at the project site.
For all programs you have to be covered by foreign health insurance. We will be happy to help you find a suitable insurance policy.
During the language school and in the volunteering projects, you will always have a direct contact person to help you with any problems. Of course you can also always contact us.
Application process for a volunteering program
Apply for a project on our website.
Make your deposit to secure a place for your project - you are welcome to contact us in advance to make sure there is still a place available for this period.
You will receive a separate booking confirmation from us by e-mail with further information.
For some programs we still need your resume.
You will receive an information package with the confirmation e-mail and have a fixed contact person for questions.
We plan your journey and help you with your travel arrangements.
Let´s start - be ready! we will contact you again and you will receive final information about 3 weeks before the start.
Insurances
Before you set off for Ecuador, you should always take out travel health insurance, accident insurance, emergency insurance, liability insurance and, if possible, luggage insurance.
over 3 months
International health insurance for long-term trips
When you book a trip, you can conveniently book your international insurance with our insurance partner here. The international health insurance for long-term trips is particularly popular with our interns. This is particularly interesting for stays of more than 3 months. For all information, individual calculation and quick and easy booking, please click on the button on the right. Recommendation: Book comfort cover at a reasonable price and enjoy even more security*.
less than 3 months
All-round carefree protection
For travelers going abroad for a shorter period, less than 90 days, our partner offers a very good all-round carefree protection. For all information, individual calculation and easy booking, click on the button on the right.
*All insurance information and liability can be found on the website of our insurance partner. Please note that Jamso Trainee cannot accept any liability for the completeness and accuracy of linked pages. This is the responsibility of the respective insurance provider.
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