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ANIMAL SHELTER

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About the project

ANIMAL SHELTER

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

This program gives protection and shelter to the animals who were victims of bad treatment and were illegally hunted. This program is offered for individuals, depending on the month, the volunteer could be part of a group or maybe the volunteer could work alone with the Coordinator. - To give a place where the animals can live when they lost their skills to feed themselves - To give medical assistance to the sick animals or animals who were recuperated from illegal hunters - To educate the community make awareness in benefit of the animals

💼 What the programme involves

Preparation of food animals - Washed and chopped fruit - Placing on containers for animal feed - Cleaning cubicles - Weeding and atmosphere of dens; - Preparation of composting organic wastes - Fertilization of ornamental, medicinal and fruit plants that are part of the recreational area - Signs and maintaining the ecological trail - Guidance when visitors and tourists.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation is next to the zoo with a host family Three meals per day WiFi after work

📍 About the location

Located in the Province of Azuay near Cuenca, the capital city. Cuenca is the most beautiful city of Ecuador, with all public services, nominated like one of the best cities to live in the world You can have lots of fun in this city.

⚠️ Requirements

To be able to adapt to a modest accommodation - To be able to get up early to prepare food for the animals - To be able to accept to execute all the tasks in the shelter - To be responsible - To be patient

ℹ️ Additional information

Volunteers have to arrive to Quito, to receive instructions then the Coordianator accompany them to the Terminal to take the bus to Cuenca.

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📅 Available sessions

ENVIRCCFPECH

01/02/2017 → 31/12/2018

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 4
♂ 0/2 ♀ 0/2

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

500.00 USD ≈ 448 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Tarqui, Ecuador

Ecuador

🌍 Location info

Local currency

United States Dollar (USD / $)

Exchange rate

1 USD = 0.895608 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Ecuador Time

Local time: 21:21 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish