Description

If you love animals, the Bolivia Volunteers Animal Welfare placement will give you the opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience in the care, protection and rehabilitation of domestic and street animals that have been rescued because of injury, cruelty or captivity.

In addition to cats and dogs, the centres we support often care for small birds, reptiles & mammals.

Tasks are many and varied, including
* Animal rescue
* Food preparation and feeding
* Cleaning, grooming and exercising
* General site maintenance
* Assisting in medication and surgery
* Working in the community promoting owner-education
* Visiting local neighbourhoods in mobile care units
* Rehabilitation and adoption
* Fund raising and general administration
* Sharing your knowledge and skills with local staff
* And of course, giving the animals the love and attention they so desperately need

You will not only gain some fantastic work experience that would simply not be possible at home, but you will also experience first-hand a totally different attitude towards pets and animals than you are perhaps used to, whilst developing a better understanding of the problems faced by people in both urban and rural areas of an underdeveloped country.

You will work alongside local professionals and volunteers, and be given a placement supervisor who will give you a full and varied insight into the tasks undertaken at your project.

Joining the Animal Welfare project will give you a fascinating once-in-a-lifetime experience whilst making a meaningful and lasting contribution to the lives of the animals and people you work with. It will also enhance your personal development, strengthen your resume, and set you apart from the competition in future job interviews.

The start date and length of stay are totally flexible depending on your availability, and placements are suitable for volunteers of all ages. Previous training or experience and a knowledge of Spanish will be an advantage, but are not necessary.

Highlights

Bolivia Volunteers, with over fifteen years' experience, is the leading independent provider of low cost volunteer placements in Bolivia.

Our volunteers give direct, meaningful and lasting help where it is needed most.

We see no need to charge excessive fees to provide everything necessary to ensure your time with us is comfortable, enjoyable, productive and rewarding.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are required, but what is essential is a genuine desire to care for neglected animals

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

750 for 4 week placement

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-placement support & information
* Meet & greet service on arrival in Cochabamba
* Escorted transfer to accommodation
* Host family accommodation
* Private room with access to bathroom, kitchen & social areas
* Three meals a day
* Welcome meeting & city orientation
* Project materials & protective clothing if required
* Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) placement co-ordinator
* 24 hour emergency contact numbers
* Transport to point of departure from Cochabamba
* Pre-departure assistance

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare

Age Range

18 - 65

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

One week

Bolivia Volunteers's Mission Statement

Volunteering should be about giving direct, meaningful and lasting help where help is needed most. We see no need to charge excessive fees to provide all the services and facilities necessary to ensure a volunteer's time with us is comfortable, enjoyable, productive and rewarding. Our volunteers work in a variety of placements including sports coaching, orphanage support, street children, tourism, journalism and teaching assistant projects. Accommodation is provided through Family Homes so that volunteers are able to play an active part in a traditional family life and the local community. Through our programmes, volunteers experience the customs, traditions and cultures, architecture, cuisine and leisure facilities of their chosen city, whilst helping those who need it most.

Year Founded

1993