• Life On Land

Wildlife sanctuary Assistant

location
2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Work with exotic animals
  • Learn abou different animal species and their proper care
  • Learn Spanish
  • Meet other volunteers from around the world
  • Immerse yourself in the Peruvian culture

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Work in a wildlife refuge that aims to rehabilitate wild animals that have been illegally kept as pets.

The wildlife sanctuary was formed as small family run foundation that aims to help
endangered species , wild animals or mistreated animals rehabilitate back into the wild or
into proper care. Most of the animals in the sanctuary have been seized by the
government due to illegal possession or inhumane ...

About the program

The wildlife sanctuary was formed as small family run foundation that aims to help
endangered species , wild animals or mistreated animals rehabilitate back into the wild or
into proper care. Most of the animals in the sanctuary have been seized by the
government due to illegal possession or inhumane treatment and require special care to be
rehabilitated. Not all animals are able to be rehabilitated, and some spend their days in the
sanctuary under special care and proper conditions.
Some of the animals in the sanctuary include: condors,various monkey species, bears,
wild felines,parakeets,llamas,and other species.
Volunteers working in the wildlife sanctuary can help in a myriad of tasks according to
availability and skills. Volunteers must be motivated , flexible, and willing to get their
hands dirty and understand that caring for the animals is not playing with the animals
necessarily.

Typical day

Some tasks include but are not limited to:

-Feeding the animals
-Cleaning animals enclosures
-Assisting in small medical procedures(if qualified)
-Making toys and implements for the animals.
-Preparing proper food for the animals.
-Assisting visitors.

-Creating promotional material.

Work is around 6 hours ...

Typical day

Some tasks include but are not limited to:

-Feeding the animals
-Cleaning animals enclosures
-Assisting in small medical procedures(if qualified)
-Making toys and implements for the animals.
-Preparing proper food for the animals.
-Assisting visitors.

-Creating promotional material.

Work is around 6 hours per day, 5 days per week. Work starts around 8 am.
Minimum commitment : 2 weeks

Free-time activities

Cusco is a great destination for outdoor lovers, serving as great starting point for hikes, mountain biking, climbing, multi-day trips and more.


The many activities are available year-round depending on weather conditions. Asides from outdoor adventures, Cusco offers a wide range of ...

Free-time activities

Cusco is a great destination for outdoor lovers, serving as great starting point for hikes, mountain biking, climbing, multi-day trips and more.


The many activities are available year-round depending on weather conditions. Asides from outdoor adventures, Cusco offers a wide range of museums, restaurants, pubs, cafes and events. Cultural experiences are also widely available ,as Cusco is the center of the Andean Peruvian culture. Volunteers can join spiritual retreats , traditional textile weaving, pottery classes and more.


Cusco offers a vast amount of archeological Incan sites to explore, among them the crown jewel of Peru, the ruins of Machu Picchu.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV, Copy of passport, Criminal background check and proof of travel health insurance

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 07:30 - 14:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Integrated Learning Experience

• Accommodations with a host family with 2 meals per day.
• Participation in cultural activities.
• On call support throughout the service.
• Orientation to volunteer work
• Welcome at Cusco airport with transport.
• Certificate of program completion.


Your fee includes a donation to the project.


Airport Pickup at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Volunteers are provided with airport pickup from Cuzco International airport on specified dates for free. Arrangements for the pickup are made after application .


Accommodation

Participants are placed in a welcoming Peruvian host family that provides them with a room, a place to store their belongings, a share bathroom , and two meals per day.

Food & Beverages

Participants are provided with two meals per day, unless otherwise specified on the project description.

Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cuzco. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Peru provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Please pick a Sunday for your arrival date.

Our volunteer program advisors will help you choose the best Sunday upon application.

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 871€
3 weeks 1,143€
4 weeks 1,434€
5 weeks 1,768€
6 weeks 2,012€
7 weeks 2,335€
8 weeks 2,574€
9 weeks 2,902€
10 weeks 3,115€
11 weeks 3,398€
12 weeks (max. stay) 3,678€
Average fees 371€/week

Program fees

371€ per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

2 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Integrated Learning Experience during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Integrated Learning Experience

Perfect 4.6 rating (48 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2005

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Diego

Spoken languages: Spanish, English

About the project

Integrated Learning Experiences was founded in 2005 by former Peace Corps staff that wanted to provide flexible volunteer programs with a positive impact.

Meet your organization

Integrated Learning Experiences’ (INLEX) mission is to strengthen human resources in Central America and South America through volunteer programs, educational travel and internship opportunities.

In addition to this, INLEX provides opportunities for students and professionals to further gain experience in their field of choice by matching participants with the best opening available.

We work towards:

  • Sustainability in the projects and communities that we work in.
  • Programs that promote cultural exchange.
  • Safe and affordable programs.
  • Strengthening and empowering communities.
  • Authentic experiences for our participants.
  • Facilitating education.

INLEX was set founded by former Peace Corps staff in Guatemala in 2005 who wanted to provide flexible programs for volunteers in Central America. This flexibility allows our participants the option to commit for as long as they want in the area they are best suited to support; creating a positive impact and a rewarding experience. We do this because we believe in the principle that every volunteer can make a difference.

Many years and happy people later, we continue working with key partner projects to develop communities in the Latin American region.

48 reviews · rating4.6

Max Gierth rating4.8

2024 at Environmental Preservation

I stayed in Costa Rica for a rather short time but even in two weeks I had the chance to learn a lot and to dive a bit into tico culture. My work was dealing with butterflies, the rearing and handling of caterpillars and planting tasks for the host plants of the caterpillars. The work was very ...
Laura rating5

2023 at Medical Clinic Supporter

I spent one month in Antigua with Inlex, working in a medical clinic in the mornings and undertaking Spanish lessons in the afternoons. Alex and Diego made sure I felt comfortable and integrated into the community and my host family from the very start, and continued to check in throughout my ...
Lowie rating5

2023 at Microfinance Internship

I worked at a company that specialises in constructing social housing. It's a family-owned business where the father is a lawyer, one son is an architect responsible for designing houses and overseeing construction sites, and the other son and daughter handle administrative tasks and interact with ...
Laura O'Grady rating5

2023 at Medical Clinic Supporter

I spent one month in Antigua with Inlex, working in a medical clinic in the mornings and undertaking Spanish lessons in the afternoons. Alex and Diego made sure I felt comfortable and integrated into the community and my host family from the very start, and continued to check in throughout my ...
Emmerson rating5

2023 at Environmental Preservation

i feel it could have been more environmental conservation, some times it just felt like i was helping with the tourism instead of the environment. the host family was wonderful and i made friends that i know will last a life time but for the actual position itself i struggled to find meaning and ...
Isabelle ERNY rating5

2022 at Wildlife & Sea Turtle Conservation

The work in preservation and protection programs of marine wildlife in Monterrico (Guatemala's Pacific's coast) was amazing: I did exactly the same work as my Guatemalan colleagues. The work itself was completely adapted, carried out with seriousness but always in a very good mood! :) I had chosen ...

Location

Americas > South America > Peru > Cusco

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