from 530€
Very Good 4.3
(14)
Animal Rescue and Protection
2 - 50 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Very Good 4.3
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Very Good 4.3 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
2 - 50 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Excellent response rate
Highlights
- Help abandoned animals on the streets and prepare them to find a new home
- Learn and practice Spanish while helping the animal population
- Gain experience in veterinary activities and develop your profession passionately
- Experience the satisfaction of being part of the difference helping to improve the quality of life of abandoned dogs and cats.
- Enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in Latin America, its beautiful landscapes and friendly people.
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
About the program
Rescue abandoned dogs and cats, take care of them and prepare them to reach a loving family. Participate in the organization of public awareness campaigns.
Currently, there are many abandoned animals on the streets of Ecuador, largely due to the lack of public awareness to care for, raise and give their pets a permanent home. In this project, every day you join the fight to rescue them from the streets, many times they are injured or show great signs ...
Typical day
In this program it is appreciated to have at least three hours of work daily (Monday to Friday). You usually start the day by having breakfast at 7am in the host family or volunteer house and then you can calmly head towards the project. Here, it is possible to help the whole day from 9am to 5pm but ...
Free-time activities
IN AND AROUND CUENCA
Volunteer participants have their meeting point in Quito or can fly directly to Cuenca. Cuenca is one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador, it is also one of the favorite cities of many foreigners to retire, it is not called the little France of Latin America for nothing. This ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Feel free to join us in every time of the year, our projects are open during the whole year. We don't have specific arrival days, just search your most ideal flight. Our coordinators are available to welcome you on every day of the week, also during the weekend.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
2 weeks (min. stay)
530€
3 weeks
762€
4 weeks
992€
5 weeks
1,224€
9 weeks
2,148€
17 weeks
3,997€
50 weeks (max. stay)
11,625€
Average fees
248€/week
Meet your organization
Foundation Local Dreamers
Very Good 4.3
(14 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 2011
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Coordinated by
Aldert
Spoken languages: Spanish, English, Dutch
About the project
Local Dreamers is an organization that was founded by a small group of young idealists.
It is created out of the passion for South-America and Ecuador in particular.
14 reviews · 4.3
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