Animal Concerns
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About the project
Animal Concerns
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society) is a Singapore-based animal
protection charity with 6 focus areas:
• Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
• Tackling the Wildlife Trade
• Addressing Zoo Animal Welfare
• Humane Education
• Community Outreach
• Promoting Cruelty-Free Living
ACRES runs the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC) for wild animals rescued from the illegal exotic pet trade and rescued native wild animals in need of veterinary care before release back to the wild.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteer can assist with:
! Designing and providing behavioural enrichment
! Food preparation and distribution
! Cleaning and maintenance of enclosures In some cases, volunteer also maybe able to assist with rescue operations and providing veterinary care (for veterinary students or those with similar experience).
Volunteer will also have the chance to play a role in tackling the wildlife trade at the very root of the problem, by assisting with the educational outreach programmes and raising public awareness about the illegal wildlife trade. This involvement can range from assisting
with public roadshows/fundraising events, to helping with educational programmes for children.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Onsite accommodation and 3 vegetarian meals per day are provided. Volunteer may also prepare own meals on the stovetop. Please note that only vegetarian food is permitted on the premises
🎒 Leisure activities
During the free time, volunteers can visit the many tourist attractions (eg. Sentosa, Merlion Park, Esplanade, Gardens by the bay etc), nature reserves, horticulture park, shopping areas, the museums and historical landmarks in Singapore.
Some of the workcamps will coincide with our festivals and you will be able to witness and enjoy the modes of celebration by the different
⚠️ Requirements
Not afraid of handling animals (especially dogs) and volunteer is expected to help clean the animals on site, such as tortoises, iguana, etc.
🤝 Meeting point
North-west Singapore. Meeting point at Choa Chu Kang MRT Station 8:45am
ℹ️ Additional information
SGD 550 per week to be paid by remittance at least 1 month before arrival
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
GVC19-02
12/08/2019 → 19/08/2019
GVC19-04
21/10/2019 → 27/10/2019
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
550.00 SGD ≈ 384 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
60 Airport Blvd., Singapore 819643
Singapore
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD / $)
Exchange rate
1 SGD = 0.698729 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Singapore Standard Time
Local time: 21:13 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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