Description:
Volunteers at the Buenos Aires Zoo will work for at least four hours a day. Most of the day will be spent assisting the zookeepers with care of the animals, cleaning habitats, and organizing conservation projects. Recent conservation projects include:
* Rescuing and conservation of endangered birds
* Protection of the Aguara Guazu (endangered insect)
* General work in the Zoos in Buenos Aires and Temaiken
* Protection and conservation of the Andes Condor (with possibilty to travel to Bariloche).
Highlights:
Buenos Aires - one of the world's great capitals.
Language:
Spanish
Cost in US$: Varies by duration. Contact us for details.
Cost Includes:
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
Registration fees
and Written materials pre-departure
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
animal welfare,
biological research,
conservation,
eco-tourism,
environment,
veterinary,
volunteering
and wildlife surveying
Typical Volunteer: There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.
Age Range: 18 and up
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Apartment/Flat,
Group living
and Home-stays
Participants Travel to Argentina
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Resume
- Written Application
ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.
Year Founded: 2001