About Us
Our Wildlife Care and Education Volunteer Program offers an opportunity to contribute to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, animal welfare, and environmental education at RAREC, located in the Peruvian Amazon.
This program is ideal for people who are passionate about animals, nature, and conservation and want to make a meaningful contribution.
As a volunteer, you will work alongside our animal care, biology, and education teams, supporting the daily activities that help us care for rescued wildlife while promoting conservation awareness among local communities.
Program at a glance
Why choose us?
At RAREC, our work goes beyond caring for individual animals. We aim to rehabilitate wildlife whenever possible, support conservation projects, and promote coexistence between people and nature.
As a volunteer, you will gain insight into the daily responsibilities and challenges of running a wildlife rescue center in the Amazon. You will also see how animal care, biology, veterinary medicine, and environmental education work together to support our mission.
Requirements
- People passionate about wildlife and animal welfare
- Families, couples, and individuals looking for a meaningful volunteering experience in the Amazon
- Anyone willing to learn, work as part of a team, and contribute to the center's daily responsibilities
Volunteer experience
🦜 Animal Care:-
• Preparing diets
• Feeding rescued wildlife
• Cleaning and maintaining enclosures
• Creating environmental enrichment
• Observing animal behavior
🐒 Nursery & Rehabilitation:-
• Assisting with the care of orphaned and recently rescued animals, depending on your length of stay and training
• Supporting rehabilitation in nursery and outdoor enclosures
• Learning how the rehabilitation process prepares animals for eventual release
🌿 Forest & Conservation Activities:-
• Forest enrichment
• Habitat maintenance
• Collecting and preparing natural foods for wildlife
🚑 Wildlife Rescues & Releases:-
Whenever possible, volunteers may accompany our team during wildlife rescues coordinated by environmental authorities and may participate in wildlife releases back into the rainforest.
📚 Environmental Education:-
Volunteers can also support educational activities with local schools and communities, helping raise awareness about Amazon conservation and wildlife protection.
€374 per week
Comfortable shared accommodation, with fans.
3 meals daily, with meat, vegetarian and vegan options.
Depending on the length of your stay, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy included excursions such as pink river dolphin boat tours, cultural visits, local markets, and other experiences that allow you to discover the incredible biodiversity and culture of the Peruvian Amazon.
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