ADIN ECOSTUR

Description

Description: The Guayabillas Animal Rescue Centre is located on a hill overlooking downtown Ibarra in northern Ecuador. Guayabillas hosts volunteers from around the world who wish to work with the animals and educate people about the importance of conservation.

Volunteers help feed and care for dozens of animal species, including some which are rare and endangered. When animals are released back to the jungle, as is often done, you will be able to go along for the trip for free.  

Over 200 animals have lived at the centre since it's founding in January, 2005. Most animals are brought to the centre after they are found being traded illegally, and most have been released back into the jungle. Several dozen species live in Guayabillas at any given time. Permanent residents include 2 lions, 3 galapagos tortoises, a variety of monkeys, lory parrots, and several sloths. 

The mission of the rescue centre is not only to rehabilitate and release the animals, but also to educate people about the importance of conservation and not having wild animals as pets. Schools will often attend the centre and receive presentations about the importance of saving endangered species.

The principal activities are cleaning the cages, giving the food to the animals, to care animals, to cure any wound, and to educate people about the importance of conservation and not having wild animals as pets, in Guayabillas and the schools

Organization: Guayabillas Animal Rescue Center (El Centro de Rescate Animal Guayabillas)

Address: Calle Sucre 3-10 y Eusebio Borrero, Ibarra, Ecuador

Project Location: Ibarra, Ecuador

Contact: Cristina Vásquez

Email: rescate_guayabillas@hotmail.com; ecostur_adin037@hotmail.com

Website: www.guayabillas.com

Phone: 00593 608865
Fax: 00593 62609998, 00593 608865

Languages: Intermediate Spanish required or must be accompanied by someone that speaks at least intermediate Spanish

Who can volunteer? Teenagers, adults, seniors of both sexes

Commitment: 2 week minimum, no maximum

Cost: The project costs US$100 per week which includes accommodation and food. Volunteers have the option of staying with a caring host family or at the centre with Freddy and his wife. If you opt to stay with a host family in town, they will often be able to pick you up and drive you to the centre. The rescue centre will cook you lunch every day.

If you are sure in working with us, you have paid a commission of 50usd per costs of administration de web site once.  This commission is for one week, one month or one year.  No matter how long to stay the cost is the same.

The insurances not include in this cost, and any more not explain here.

Please confirm your arrival with 1 month advance, and reserve your room.

REgards

Anita