Description

Zoologico Municipal Fauna Sudamericana, established almost 40 years ago by Prof. Noel Kempff Mercado, houses an extensive collection of mammals, birds and reptiles native to the continent and is widely regarded as the best private zoo in South America.

The Zoo, located in the southern suburbs of Santa Cruz and covering an area of 70,000 square metres, is the largest tourist attraction in Santa Cruz for locals and tourists alike, receiving an average half a million visitors each year, and in addition to caring for its 25 species and 170 subspecies of animals conducts environmental research and education programmes.

By joining the project you will be making a major contribution by assisting the permanent staff and other volunteers in their daily tasks, including:
* Preparing food
* Feeding
* Cleaning enclosures
* Assisting in veterinary procedures
* Visitor education and awareness
* Ground maintenance
* Publicity
* Fund raising
* Administration

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

Previous veterinary or animal care, and a basic knowledge of Spanish are an advantage but not essential, as these will be taken into account when allocating your duties at the project.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

600 for 4 weeks

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

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

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

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