Voluntary Work
Volunteer at a rescue centre offering care and rehabilitation to wild animals that have been captured and sold on the black market. The sanctuary for badly treated animals operates with the aim to release them back into their natural habitat once fully recovered.
The animals that stay in the rescue centre are wild animals in captivity and, therefore, have many needs which must be met to ensure they remain in a healthy physical and mental state.
Volunteers play a vital role in maintaining the good health and general welfare of the animals. Daily tasks are varied but include caring for the wildlife, monitoring behaviour and feeding. They will also be required to ensure the enclosures are kept clean and tidy as well as attending to any other specific needs for the animals that may arise.
The centre also offers the opportunity for volunteers to take part in veterinary medical treatment; release of animals and wildlife surveys. This of course depends on the requirements of the centre during your stay.
Your daily responsibilities are varied, unpredictable and will be subject to change, new animals are brought in regularly and tasks will be adapted according to your interests.
What’s Included in the Programme
- 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); please note that the entrance fees are not included and will require a local payment of 150Q (about £11 / 13€ / $15) to be made on arrival at the park
- All project related transport
- All accommodation on programme
- Three meals a day
- 24/7 emergency assistance, and full on-site support
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement
- One night accommodation at hotel in Guatemala City - we can arrange this for you at an extra charge, payable when you arrive
- Flight from Guatemala City to Flores, available at an extra cost of £229 (return)
- All international flights
- All items of a personal nature
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits
- Visas
- Any excursions/activities over and above your planned itinerary
Prices and Durations
Guatemala Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation - 2 weeks £599
Guatemala Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation - 3 weeks £699
Guatemala Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation - 4 weeks £799
Guatemala Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation - 5 weeks £899
Guatemala Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation - 6 weeks £999
