Description

Culturally speaking, dogs and cats in Latin America are not looked upon as integral members of the family the way they are in more developed countries. This often this leads to neglect , with animals being abandoned on the streets.

The projects we work with protect these animals and provide human company, medical treatment, and playtime for the animals. They also lead educational programs in local schools, incorporate spay/neuter programs, hold rabies vaccination clinics, and organise fund-raising events.

Volunteers' responsibilities can include bathing and brushing the animals, providing basic obedience training, cleaning cages, and walking and playing with them. Small construction projects like building dogs runs and creating fences along with photography and fund raising are also activities that volunteers can be involved with.

This project is great for any animal lover, or animal behaviour specialist. Veterinarians and students studying to be Veterinarians are also encouraged to volunteer on this program.

Please note that his program has a minimum duration requirement of 2 weeks, and a surcharge of USD 5 will be included in the quoted program fee when you apply online.

Highlights

10 Great Reasons to choose IVHQ for your volunteering experiences:

* Affordability - Low program fees which focus on getting more and more people to volunteer abroad and help those in need!
* Flexibility - We work with you to arrange your trip!
* Quality - High quality programs and great feedback from past volunteers! 5000 volunteers annually cannot be wrong!
* Support - Dedicated IVHQ volunteer abroad program coordinator to help your arrange your trip!
* Safety - All locations and accommodation, vetted by IVHQ staff!
* Friendship - Over 5000 volunteers annually meaning you will meet lots of volunteers to volunteer and socialize with!
* Need - Hundreds of projects around the world that need volunteers!
* Loyalty - Long term partnerships with communities meaning real change!
* Experience - Over 15000 volunteers placed around the world making us one of the world's most experienced organizations!
* Enjoyment - "The best experience of my life!" Thousands of volunteers say this to us every year - we are sure you will too!

Qualifications

There are no qualifications required for this volunteer program.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

From USD 275!

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

Volunteers pay a registration fee of USD 249 which covers 24/7 support from IVHQ staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.

They then pay a program fee, dependent on the duration of their volunteer program, which covers accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs. Volunteers are responsible for their own flights, visas, travel insurance and vaccinations (where required).

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Veterinary
• Volunteering

Typical Volunteer

The majority of our volunteers are aged between 18 and 30, but we do have many older volunteers participate on our programs (including 82 year olds!) and we welcome all volunteers regardless of their age.

Age Range

18 and over

This Program is open to

South African, Asian, Kiwi, Worldwide, American, European, Canadian and Australian Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of between 2 and 20

Application Process Involves

• Online Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network

International Volunteer HQ's Mission Statement

International Volunteer HQ aims to provide volunteers with quality, flexible, safe and highly affordable volunteering placements in developing countries. In addition to providing aid and assistance to these countries, International Volunteer HQ endeavors to increase education and heighten awareness through not only the skills and expertise taken by volunteers to their host communities and institutions, but also through the experiences and lessons volunteers will in turn take back to their own countries and cultures.

Year Founded

2007