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Wildlife Rescue Center – Florianópolis
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...
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 animals before they are released back to the wild as well as with the improvement of their situation. Together with the organization and other volunteers, you will work to achieve a more balanced future within the community. While daily tasks in the center vary, you will mostly help around with maintenance and cleaning. You will also sort and prepare food, and then feed the animals.
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
- Florianopolis, Brazil
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Wildlife
- All Nationalities
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Recognitions
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
One of the best experience in my life
by: Chiara - GermanyProgram: Wildlife Rescue Center – FlorianópolisI 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...
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 – FlorianópolisIt 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
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- American
- European
- Canadian
Cost per week
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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