Volunteer Work on a Farm Sanctuary

Booking Number

CL-VOL115

Program Place

Farm Sanctuary for pets and farm animals

Location

Limache is a cozy little town in the central region of Chile. It is about 35 kilometers from the famous port city of Valparaíso, which is very popular with tourists. Santiago de Chile is about 1.5 hours away. Limache has approx. 40,000 inhabitants and the landscape is rural. The city is beautifully situated surrounded by mountains, hills and valleys.

Tasks

In our volunteer project for animals in need you can show your big heart for animals. Help neglected and abused animals "get back on their feet", regain trust in humans and live dignified lives.

Your tasks as a volunteer include:

• Care of the animals
• Feeding the animals
• Ensure that the animals always have enough water
• Keep stables and enclosures clean
• Construction of new enclosures and corrals
• Improve/maintain existing facilities
• Administering medication and/or assisting with vet visits
• Assisting in fundraising campaigns
• Public relations and educational work
• Maintaining the social media channels

If you love animals and like to have animals around you all day long, then you will enjoy this volunteer work very much. However, please be aware that the work can also be hard and exhausting. The tasks have to be done dutifully and carefully. The welfare of the animals comes first!

(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 and 40 hours / week

Start Date

Year round, start and end dates are flexible

Duration

Minimum 2 weeks

Minimum age

18 years

Language

Spanish at communication level (book your Spanish course in Chile with us!)

Accommodation

Shared room in the volunteer house.

The consumption of alcohol and tobacco is prohibited.

Food

Basic groceries for breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. In line with animal welfare, all foods are plant-based. Additional food such as biscuits, sweets, special requests, or non-alcoholic drinks can be bought in the nearest town.

Internet

Internet access available via data package.

In-Country Support

Our English-speaking team in the Chile Inside office in Santiago de Chile is always there for you.

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 6 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. Individual project placement
2. No application deadlines
3. Flexible start and end dates
4. Participation possible even without prior knowledge
5. English-speaking in-country support
6. Amazing program location in central Chile
7. Stay abroad with a meaning