Here is a sample of the
volunteer jobs working with animals in Latin America. For hundreds more
volunteer opportunities with over 600
Animal Welfare Organisations worldwide, please refer to the
Environmental and Wildlife Careerships
Looking to further you career in Environmental and/or Wildlife
Conservation? Whether you are looking to get into academic research or
get your hands dirty learning sustainable farming techniques, we can
help you find what you need. We have hand picked the most interesting
projects to further your career. These are 'cream of the crop’, with
more being added all the time.
Wildlife and Conservation Volunteer Placements
Looking to get your hands dirty gaining experience in ongoing
conservation activities and research? These projects will get you the
knowledge and experience to get a foothold in the conservation sector.
Travellers Worldwide in Latin America offers
an opportunity to live and work in the greatest jungle in the world -
the Amazon! You’ll benefit from thorough conservation training from
experts whilst actively assisting in environmental monitoring studies
in multiple locations within the rainforest. Free trek to hot water
spring or white water rafting is included in this project. Lots of
optional adventure activities available on this placement, including a
train tour to Macchu Picchu, a 4-day Rainforest Expedition, 4-day Trek
to Machu Picchu, and more! Read more…
Conservation and Environment
in Costa Rica, Mexico and Peru: from rescuing and releases endangered
turtles in Mexico to monitoring species and working on a release
programme in the Amazon rainforest in Peru.
Animal Care in Mexico:
Volunteers can participate in our Animal Care project in Mexico,
working in a wildlife rescue centre for abandoned or neglected animals.
Equine Therapy in Argentina:
You will help look after the horses - feeding, cleaning, brushing and
you will actively participate in the classes, helping the children and
adults learn to ride, taking lessons and competing in tournaments.
Antigua and Barbuda: Humane Society
works to improve the welfare of animals through humane education and
the prevention of cruelty, and to offer shelter and humane care to all
animals in need of protection in the State of Antigua and Barbuda.
Contact to assist their work as a volunteer.
Argentina: The Argentine Foundation for Animal Welfare (FABA)
is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing health care and
promoting education in order to improve the quality of life of animals.
The organisation teaches respect for all living beings. Contact to
assist as a volunteer.
Belize: Saga Humane Society
their mission is: "preventing cruelty and promoting kindness to all
animals". This is achieved first and foremost through the humane
education program that Saga is working to implement within the
community of San Pedro. Contact to assist as a volunteer.
Bermuda:
Bermuda SPCA
has a mission to provide effective, lawful means for the prevention of
cruelty to animals. To promote the education of the general public on
the care and well being of all animals and to encourage and promote
kindness to animals. They require voluntary help with walking dogs,
socialising cats, fundraising and more. They offer orientation sessions
for volunteers - see website for further information.
Jamaica: Jamaica SPCA has
been working in Jamaica for over one hundred years, to protect animals
from cruelty, neglect, injury and abandonment, and to defend and
promote animal rights. They encourage volunteers to assist them and
have a volunteer application form on their site.
Mexico: Animal Protection Association of Cuernavaca (APAC)
offers food, medical attention, shelter, vaccinations and neutering.
They also work with the local authorities to control rabies. They have
150 dogs and 75 cats in their shelter, contact to assist as a volunteer.
