Description

Program Details

You should consider working as a volunteer in Guatemala on this placement if you are interested in working with animals during your gap year and you are looking to have a worthwhile volunteer experience working and traveling Central America.

When volunteering, you will help feed and care for the animals at the center which include parrots, macaws, spider and howler monkeys, margays, ocelots, coatimundis, taras and kinkajous. Nearly all of these animals have been seized from smugglers and are very young, needing constant care and attention.

Your role as a volunteer will be to work as part of a team to ensure a better future for Guatemalan wildlife. It is important that volunteers can show initiative, be fairly independent and prepared to get their hands dirty!

Volunteers play a vital role in ensuring the welfare of the animals and daily tasks include caring for the animals, monitoring behavior, cleaning enclosures, feeding, enclosure maintenance and any other specific needs of the animals that may arise.

There are also opportunities to take part in veterinary medical treatment, animal releases and wildlife surveys, though the scheduling of these activities is irregular and we can't guarantee you will be able to participate.

Highlights

This project is an excellent opportunity to view and work abroad with sick or injured animals in Central America during your gap year or career break. The project focuses on the rehabilitation of native animals to Guatemala, with volunteers needed to play a central role in the day to day running of the center.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

from USD 1,019.00

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

What's Included in the Program

* Airport pick-up and drop-off
* Transfer from hotel to airport
* Two-day excursion to the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal (including shuttle service, one night hotel accommodation in Tikal, two meals and a bilingual guide for an early-morning animal watching / archaeological tour)
* All project related transport
* All accommodation on program
* Three meals a day
* 24/7 emergency assistance, and full on-site support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Minimum 18 years. Maximum depends on potential participants' health

This Program is open to

American, European, Canadian, Australian, South African, Kiwi, Worldwide and Asian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005