​​Volunteer Work in Wildlife Protection
on Chiloé Island

​Booking Number

​CL-WN106

​Program Place

​​Animal welfare and research project

​Location

​Northwest of the city of Ancud on the island of Chiloé, about 1000 km south of Santiago de Chile.

​Tasks

• ​Rescuing injured or sick animals
• Caring for the animals (feeding, medical care, medication, etc.)
• Cleaning the cages / enclosures / facilities
• Observing the behaviour of the animals and data collection
• Constructing new enclosures and building or repair work
• Working in the vegetable garden
• Environmental education for children
  

​(We would like to point out that the tasks may vary and depend on factors such as the number of volunteers, weather, season, current needs of the project, and self-motivation. Volunteers may not be fully involved in all the tasks mentioned above.)

​Working Hours

​​Between 30 - 40 hours / week

​Start Date

​​All year round, start and end dates are flexible. In the winter months between May and late September, the weather is cold and rainy. For non-weather-resistant participants, the best participation period is between the beginning of October and the end of April due to the climate.

​Duration

​Minimum 3 weeks, máximum 6 months

​Minimum Age

​18 years

​Requirement

​Good physical fitness

​Language

​Intermediate Spanish (book your language course in Chile with us!)

​Accommodation

​Shared room in the volunteer house.
Nothing for city people! Please note that the volunteer house is very simple and secluded.

​Food

​Self-catering. The volunteers cook together.
The volunteer coordinator takes care of the grocery shopping.

​Internet

​Internet (wifi) is available. However, the connection may be instable.

​In-Country Support

​​Our English-speaking team in the Chile Inside office in Santiago de Chile is always there for you.Furthermore, there is an on-site volunteer coordinator.

​24/7 Emergency Number

​​With the booking confirmation you will receive our 24-hour emergency number, under which you can reach us 24/7 in case of emergency.

​Application

Please send us your detailed CV with photo and the completed registration form. For more information on the registration process, please see the instructions on the first page of the registration form or contact one of our experienced staff members.

​​Application Deadline

​​There are no application deadlines. We recommend submitting the documents as early as possible, at least 12 weeks before the desired start of the program, so that there is sufficient time to assure a smooth placement process. For short-term applications please contact us.

​Insurance

​​You need to have a travel health insurance for Chile. You can buy your travel insurance, tailored to the needs of our participants, online with us, at convenient rates. See: Travel health insurance

Program Highlights

1. ​Volunteering on the fascinating island of Chiloé
2. Living in the midst of untouched nature
3. No application deadlines
4. Flexible start and end dates
5. Participation possible even without prior knowledge
6. English-speaking in-country support through our office in Santiago de Chile