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Anyone who has a soft spot for any creature will find their calling in animal welfare. Volunteering for animal welfare covers a whole host of areas, from hands-on care and rehabilitation to environmental research and conservation. Whether you’re keen to get up close with animals in need or are content knowing that your voluntary work is helping to keep them wild and free, animal welfare volunteer projects abroad are sure to be fulfilling.

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by: Morgan CUVELIER - FranceProgram: Volunteer at a Wildlife Rescue in Colombia
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I did a 1 week volunteer program in Cabildo Verde in Mai 2024. And that was one of my best memory of my trip in Latin America ?. Working with monkeys, parrots and jaguar everyday... What a dream! Danitza, Janelle and James took care of me and made me part of their family. I truly loved that!

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Volunteering in animal welfare offers a range of rewarding experiences and professional advantages:

  • Diverse projects: From conservation to animal rehabilitation, volunteers can engage in a variety of impactful activities, such as feeding, treating, and preparing animals for life in the wild.
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