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Animal shelter in Argentina
In Casa Grande, in Argentina’s Córdoba region, help a refuge care for endangered wild animals rescued from abuse, illegal captivity or trafficking.
- Where
- Argentina
- Length
- From 2 to 12 weeks
- Minimum age
- 16 years old
- Language
- English intermediate
- Departures
- Every Saturday
from €1,750 for 2 weeks
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The project
Volunteers contribute to the protection of endangered wildlife in the city of Casa Grande in the Córdoba region, a destination for sustainable tourism.
The refuge’s goal is to care for animals that have been victims of abuse or kept in captivity illegally.
Local school children also participate in workshops and awareness activities on environmental conservation organized by this project. The aim is to raise awareness about the condition of animals in the Córdoba region and throughout Argentina.
Through education and research, the organization has developed programmes to improve the state of local wildlife and flora.
The refuge houses animals that have been trapped or are victims of exotic animal trafficking. Some of them are severely injured and can no longer survive in their natural habitat, so they remain at the center, while others can be healed and released.
The animals are free to roam within the 6km reserve. There is a protected area for pumas, two lakes where you can observe Argentine wildlife such as groups of capybaras… You can also see many other species such as eagles, toucans, parrots, guanacos, maras, swans, monkeys, deer,… The center is open to the public. School groups and families visit the reserve in their own cars.
A project we follow
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Your role
Volunteers taking part in this project in Argentina, a destination for sustainable tourism, will help care for the animals and carry out necessary repairs and construction at the refuge. They will also have the opportunity to maintain the friendly atmosphere of the refuge and park by working with other volunteers.
- Environmental awareness: Guided tours of the reserve for visitors, environmental education, and workshops.
- Environmental conservation: Control of exotic species, collecting seeds from plant species, gardening, animal care,…
- Maintenance: Trail and sign maintenance, cleaning, waste management and recycling.
Volunteer schedule: volunteers work 8 hours a day, with one day off per week. Volunteers stay in a shared house with other volunteers, fully equipped with a hot shower, TV, Wi-Fi and a fully equipped kitchen.
Accommodation and meals
Les volontaires seront logés en maison partagée avec d’autres volontaires. Le logement est entièrement équipé : douche chaude, télévision, accès Wi-Fi et cuisine entièrement équipée.
Free time and activities
Those who wish can choose to take Spanish courses for one week in Córdoba before starting the project.
This week is aimed at helping volunteers improve their language skills and discover the culture of the country.
Available options:
- 20 hours of group classes.
- 10 hours of individual classes.
- Online courses.
For more information, please contact us.
Additional information
Clothing and equipment
Comfortable clothes, trousers, shorts, short and long-sleeved t-shirts, a sweatshirt, sturdy shoes (boots).
Sunglasses, cap or hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, flashlight, binoculars (optional), work gloves (useful for feeding the carnivores): you can buy them when you arrive in Córdoba.
Airport transfer
You will be welcomed at the airport on arrival: a team member will be waiting for you with your name on a sign. Please note that the return transfer is not included: taxis and buses can take you to the airport at the end of your project.
On arrival, you will have an orientation meeting at 9 am on Monday, as well as a city tour. Your tutor will accompany you and introduce you to the project coordinator.
Money
The currency of Argentina is the peso. On your first day, your coordinator will show you the different banks and ATMs around the project. Bank cards are usually accepted (Visa and Mastercard).
Free time
During your free time, you can enjoy the magnificent landscapes typical of Córdoba, including its lakes and rivers, and one of its best-known tourist sites: the La Falda Dam. You can also take advantage of these places to go fishing or to try water sports such as windsurfing, water skiing or jet skiing.
Just 2.5 hours away by bus is the city of Córdoba, the second largest city in the country. With its Jesuit heritage and Hispanic flair, this city is the perfect mix of past and modernity. Córdoba is also a student city, with many universities, which makes it very lively and innovative. The people of Córdoba are known for being friendly, kind and open-minded, and are happy to welcome foreign visitors and students.
Budget
How long are you going for?
Arrivals every Saturday.
What is included
- Accommodation
- Airport reception (Cordoba)
- Donation for the project
- Half-board (lunch not included)
- Supervision and training
- 24-hour emergency line
Not included
- Flight tickets
- Travel and repatriation insurance
- Local transportation
- Transfer back to the airport
Where your money goes
Donations are reinvested in full and directly into the local associations. How the costs break down
See the budget week by week
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Your application
An up-to-date CV and a cover letter describing your background and what brings you here.
Conditions to take part
- Be in good mental and physical health.
- Be respectful and tolerant of the culture and of everyone’s differences.
- Be able to work in a team as well as independently.
- Be at least 16 years old.
- We appreciate people who show initiative, and anyone wishing to take part in the project must be passionate about nature and animals.
- Tetanus vaccination is recommended.
- A medical certificate stating that you are fit to work.
Insurance
For any project abroad, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness, repatriation and third-party liability. With Chapka Cap Student, you get 5% off.
Online language lessons
With Clic Campus: video lessons and an e-learning platform, from home.
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