Los Jaguares
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About the project
Los Jaguares
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The foundation is a non-governmental, non-profit organization; does not have any political, religious, or racial conflicts. It was legally constituted by ministerial agreement No. 47 from the Ministry of Environment of Ecuador, on March 19th, 1999.
Its main objective is to protect and preserve the environment, to promote community development, which activities are related to the environmental field and development of local economy.
Furthermore to help people realize the importance of reforestation and
sustainable agriculture in the area; with the help of national and international
volunteers and the participation of governmental institutions related to urban conglomeration, environment, life quality, equity relations between the population and its environment.
The foundation feels responsible of protecting the remaining western Andean mountains forests, in the Pichincha province.
💼 What the programme involves
This local association is located in Macas, Morona Santiago Province. It started to work since 2006 as a rescue center with some species of wild animals, rescued from citizens who catched them for pets and who had them in very bad conditions. The centre has allowed to rescue mammals, reptiles, birds, etc.
The association ensures that the animals have good living conditions and atmosphere required for their mobility, and simulate their habitat for recovery.
AIMS OF THE PROJECT
To give protection and shelter to the animals who were victims of bad treatment and were illegally hunted.
This program is offered for individuals, the volunteer work with the Coordinator.
PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES
- 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
Activities for the volunteers:
- Preparation of food for animals.
- Placement of containers for animal feeding.
- Cleaning cages.
- Weeding, cleaning and conditioning cages.
- Compost from organic wastes.
- Fertilization and plant care.
- Road maintenance.
- Guide for tourists and visitors
SCHEDULE: According to the project’s director.
🏠 Accommodation on site
In the project house.
🍲 Food
📍 About the location
It is located close to the beautiful city of Macas. It is a natural region that extends over an area of exuberant vegetation with humid and warm weather and temperatures from 15 to 40 Celcius degrees. Its rivers flow into the Amazonas river basin. This area is rich in natural resources: plants and animals, with high biodiversity rates and important natural reserves.
Also, it has important oil deposits, whose exploitation represents the country’s first economic resource.
🎒 Leisure activities
Sangay National Park monitoring
Environment education (from May to August)
Native plant seedlines
Cultural exchange
⚠️ Requirements
Older than 18. Spanish is necessary, English. Good attitude and open mind. Collaborative spirit. Adaptation to the environment of a modest house and work. Be able to adapt with the work schedule, which is agreed between the volunteer and the manager. Punctuality and initiative. Not to be afraid of animals.
WHAT TO BRING: Cap Sunglasses, Long trousers for cold nights and to protect from insects. Long sleeves t-shirts, Insect repellent, Sunblock, Towel, Warm and raining clothes for winter season (December to April), Mountain shoes or rubber boots. Items for personal hygiene.
LETTER OF MOTIVATION
VALID TRAVEL INSURANCE (FOREIGNERS)
INFORMING THE CENTER IN ADVANCE ABOUT ALLERGIES
AND/OR DIETARY REQUIREMENTS.
🤝 Meeting point
Please send the association your flight information at least one week before your arrival.
If you need a taxi to pick you up from the airport, or to take you there we can arrange this service.
ℹ️ Additional information
Minimmum time of participation: 4 weeks up to 1 year
Program fee: 550,00 USD, must be paid at your arrival, before going to the project.
Cost includes: Four weeks of accommodation in the volunteer house, three meals breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Cost does not include: Any kind of transportation, bottled water, extra food and beverages, calls and internet access.
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📅 Available sessions
ENVIRCMFPECH2AUTO-EXT
21/12/2024 at 00:00 → 10/12/2029 at 00:00
ENVIRCMFPECH
25/09/2019 → 31/12/2019
ENVIRCMFPECH2
01/01/2020 at 00:00 → 20/12/2024 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
550.00 USD ≈ 493 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Macas, 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: 21:03 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken