- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Volunteer with us at Amazon Shelter, a Wildlife Sanctuary in Peru!
ORGANIZATION: Amazon Shelter
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
We are a rescue and rehabilitation centre for wild animals victim of illegal trafficking and hunting and we need your help.
We welcome many species of monkeys as well as sloths, peccaries, tortoises, macaws and far more! You will get to meet all of our residents and care for them during your stay, while living in one of the most complex ecosystems of the world!
It is the opportunity to discover more about the fauna and flora of the Amazonian forest, while taking care of endangered species.
COSTS:
To volunteer at Amazon Shelter you will need to pay 130 soles per day, with lodging and meals included. As you stay in the centre during your volunteering, you will get to meet other volunteers from all over the world!
CONTACT:
Email: info@amazonshelter.org
Website: http://amazonshelter.org/
If you have any question please send us an email!
More opportunities with Amazon Shelter
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Amazon Shelter
Location:
KM 11 Carretera Tambopata, Bajo Tambopata, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios 17001, PE
Mission Statement
Volunteers will help us in various tasks: - supporting the maintenance of the wild animals : preparation of the diets / distribution of food for the recued animals / support in the cleaning of the enclosures / help in the maintenance and repair of their enclosures - environmental enrichment : add natural and synthetic objects such as toys, perches and others to stimulate both physically and mentally the animals and thus reduce the stress of the captivity - preparation and participation in campaigns and environmental education activities on issues related to conservation, wildlife, protection of forests etc.
Description
Peru is extremely biologically diverse, which is why it is also the perfect market for illegal trafficking. It is very common for female monkeys to be killed for human consumption and for their babies to be sold on the black market to become pets. This concerns various species of monkeys as well as parrots and macaws. When taken away from their natural habitat, the animals are carried in small cages which causes stress and injuries. Animal trafficking is deeply affecting the biodiversity of the rainforest to the point that some species are now endangered...
The NGO AMAZON SHELTER, for Animal and Environmental Protection was created in 2007 by Magali Salinas, an animal lover, in order to rescue and rehabilitate as many animals as possible. We work for the conservation of the environment and Peruvian Amazon wildlife through environmental education, in order to achieve a change in behavior in human activities and thus stop this deterioration.
Many of the animals at the centre are rescued from the illegal trafficking and pet trade or abusive homes, and often arrive injured or stressed. We rescue and rehabilitate various species of monkeys such as howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, dusky monkeys, but also macaws, peccaries, tortoises etc. in order to release them into their natural habitat.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
KM 11 Carretera Tambopata, Bajo TambopataPuerto MaldonadoPuerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios 17001Peru
DATE POSTED
September 12, 2018
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- from 1 to 12 weeks