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Wildlife Rescue Center – Florianópolis

by: Brazilian Experience

8.5 (2)

Join our volunteering program in Florianópolis, where the Wildlife Rescue Center is based. You will assist with the rescue and rehabilitation of injured animals as well as the reintegration into their natural habitat. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain a deeper insight into Brazil’s wildlife and the issues facing them. At the Wildlife Rescue Center, you will help with the care of rescued a...

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Program Highlights

Enjoy a valuable experience working with wildlife in Brazil.

Gain hands-on experience in caring for and rehabilitating rescued animals.

Contribute to efforts aimed at improving the wildlife situation in Brazil.

Explore Florianópolis, especially its beautiful beaches, in your free time.

Engage in various outdoor activities, from hiking in the forest to boating at a saltwater lagoon.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Florianopolis, Brazil
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
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Recognitions

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.56

Total Reviews

2

One of the best experience in my life

by: Chiara - GermanyProgram: Wildlife Rescue Center – Florianópolis
10

I was in Florianopolis in November 2015 and I really miss my time there. I worked as a volunteer in the organization R3 animal: I couldn't speak Portuguese when I arrived, but after the first week I could understand it pretty well and in the second I could start to have some conversation with the locals. And that was possible because of the amazing people that worked there and helped me a lot: even if it was difficult because of the language, everyone tried to talk with me and to find a way to c...

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Brazilian Experience responded to this reviewMarch 8, 2018

Dear Chiara, we appreciate you taking the time to review our program and share your experience with future volunteers.<br/><br/>Hope you can come back to visit us someday!<br/><br/>Our best regards from Brazil!

Mistery

by: Alexandra Araya - Costa RicaProgram: Wildlife Rescue Center – Florianópolis
7

It was in 2015 when i decide to travel somewhere, alone, and with something to do with volunteer job. Searching on the internet i found the program of Brazilian Experience and i knew it was the one. I was very afraid because it was a month away from my parents and everything that was familiar to me but in the other hand, i truly believe it's an experience that everyone should have. It gives you maturity, independence, gives you the opportunity to know a new culture, different people (whom by the...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Florianopolis, Brazil

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays
  • Independent living

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Essay
  • In-Person Interview when Feasible
  • Online Application
  • Resume

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