Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi, a non-government organization dedicated to providing care and rescue services to wildlife, is currently seeking individuals with experience in the field of rescue centres and animal caregiving. The organization understands the challenges of living in the jungle and wants to make a big effort to support those who are passionate about helping animals.
Updated January 2025
Paid Volunteer Position (with Stipend)
Do you want to develop your professional skills in a multicultural, growth-oriented environment in the heart of the jungle while helping rescue wildlife?
Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi is a Bolivian NGO dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and care of wildlife rescued from illegal trafficking and other unlawful activities in Bolivia.We are looking for passionate individuals to support us in caring for rescued wildlife and assisting with activities in our Sanctuaries ๐พ๐ฆ๐๐๐ป
๐๏ธ๐ฅ We provide accommodation, meals, and a stipend.
- Ambue Ari Sanctuary Administrator (13-month commitment / PAID POSITION)
- Jacj Cuisi Sanctuary Administrator (13-month commitment / PAID POSITION)
Requirements:
- Volunteer experience
- Background in administration or related fields
- Proficiency in Spanish and English (required)
- Teamwork, adaptability, high organizational skills and good communication skills
Source: post on our Facebook group ๐ฉ
About CiWY
Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) is a Bolivian organization that works with wildlife and is a leader in increasing public awareness of the environment and its importance through education and community involvement.
๐ Location: Bolivia
Update January 2022
“We are looking for people who are passionate about wildlife to work in the Amazon rainforest! ๐ฑ + VOLUNTEER POSITION – Meals and Accommodation covered for 6 1/2 months. Send your CV plus a cover letter (see the CONTACT DETAILS section below๐๐ง๐).
Responsibilities
The animal caretaker will work in one or several management areas, taking care of wild animals in our sanctuaries, under the supervision of the Area Coordinator or the Director. The role requires autonomy and organization to carry out the daily routine, which involves the welfare of animals (preparing food, cleaning, enrichment…) and all the tasks assigned by the Area Coordinator and the management of the Center.
Requirements
- Commitment to the welfare of animals.
- Willing to learn and get to know wild animals behaviour to give them the best possible care.
- At least an intermediate level of both written and
- spoken English and Spanish
- Good physical condition
- Be resilient to high temperatures and humidity, as well as mosquitos
About the organization
The organization began in 1992 and has been growing ever since. CIWY currently maintains three wildlife centres, where injured, abused or mistreated animals are cared for either temporarily or permanently. The organization has been featured in the New York Times and on the BBC and has the support of the Jane Goodall Institute and The Monkey Sanctuary. CIWY accepts volunteers from across the globe to help care for these animals, involving them in everyday activities such as
- feeding,
- cleaning
- providing exercise.
In the past 15 years, more than 7,000 international volunteers have offered their help and support.
We don’t only need volunteers to work with animals but also for the smooth operation of the organization, whether it be through marketing, internship or helping with files, as well as helping with education programs.
The Comunidad is also usually looking for the following figures:
- Administrator (Paid)
- Construction Coordinator (Paid)
- Cat Coordinator (Paid)
- Assistant Veterinary (Unpaid)
- Small Animal Coordinator (Unpaid)
- Bird Coordinator (Unpaid)
- Construction Assistant (Unpaid)
- Animal caretaker (Unpaid)
- Cook (Unpaid)
CONTACT DETAILS๐๐ง
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2O8WhAD
Send your CV and cover letter to info@intiwarayassi DOT org
Please find more information at www.ciwy.org
Organisation: Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY)
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/comunidadintiwarayassi/
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