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30h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Arts
- Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
- Painting & Decorating
- Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
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Amount
- US$ 200
Per week
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
There is a weekly fee of just $200, as this is to cover all your accommodation and food, also this help is for the animals food and care.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Jan
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
The Experience
Nuestro equipo de voluntarios se dedica a diseñar y construir espacios adecuados para cada especie, teniendo en cuenta sus necesidades específicas. Desde la construcción de jaulas y recintos espaciosos hasta la creación de áreas de juego y enriquecimiento ambiental, nos esforzamos por replicar entornos naturales que fomenten el comportamiento natural y saludable de los animales, ademas que nos ayudan con la alimentación de ellos.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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8 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 7 Get in touch with nature
- 7 Practicing Spanish
- 5 Meeting international travelers
- 5 Meeting locals
- 4 Creating true social impact
- 4 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 7 15. Life on land
- 1 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Christopher
American Samoa
My first Worldpacker experience was amazing! The zookeepers have so much care for the animals and are really cool. My favorite highlight of my experience comes from laughing with the zookeeper and learning all about out the animals. I was a solo travel and my host family was welcoming and very polite. The meals that are provided are very good. The kitchen staff members are pretty cool too. :))
18 days ago
Edvin
Sweden
The experience I had at Zoo Refugio the shelter was great. Made a lot of new friends and the staff is really kind and funny. Be prepared to speak a lot of Spanish though because the zookeepers doesn't know a lot of English. But communication works out great in the end as Fanny, the host, knows English very well and will care for all your needs. Truly recommend it!
about 1 month ago
Sedona
Canada
I had a great time at the shelter, the hosts were very welcoming and the other volunteers were so nice. We had a house to ourselves about a 5 min walk away, and all meals were provided. The work was pretty easy, cutting fruit, feeding and cleaning. The staff were very nice and helped you at all times. The hours were respected and you have a good amount of time off to explore the area.
2 months ago
Louise
Denmark
The team in the zoo is very welcoming and socially! They love to talk and give you a great experience! I absolutely loved all the time outside and everyday brought something new with it!
3 months ago
Michaela
United States
Very cool experience! It was great to practice Spanish and learn all about the zoo. The jungle day was amazing!
4 months ago
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