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Becoming a volunteer in South America is an exciting and rewarding experience that will change your life. Prepare before you travel by researching each of the Latin American countries that you are interested in doing volunteer work in. Some specialize in certain types of volunteer jobs more so than others so it is important to be informed.

Volunteer work in the tourism sector in Chile

Thursday September 18, 2014 - Posted by
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Volunteer work in the tourism sector in Chile

Volunteer work in Chile in the area of tourism is a great option and former participants have spoken very highly of these volunteer placements. If your work or studies are related to tourism, this experience will be of great value for you. If not, it will still be fun and entertaining experience with the possibility to meet new friends and to learn more about Chile. These working holidays offers you the best chance possible to live in Chile and get to know the country, the people and the culture while improving your Spanish skills.
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18 Sep

Trabajo voluntario en el sector turismo en Chile

Thursday September 18, 2014 - Posted by
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Volunteer work in the tourism sector in Chile

El trabajo voluntario en Chile en el área de turismo es una gran opción, antiguos participantes han hablado muy bien de esta experiencia. Si tu trabajo o estudios están relacionados con el turismo, esta experiencia será de gran valor para ti. Pero sino, igual será una experiencia divertida y entretenida que te dará la posibilidad de conocer nuevos amigos y aprender más sobre Chile. Estas vacaciones de trabajo te ofrecen una de las mejores oportunidades para vivir en Chile y conocer el país, la gente, la cultura y al mismo tiempo mejorar tus habilidades en el español.
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18 Sep

Volunteering at wildlife rehabilitation center in Nicaragua

Friday September 12, 2014 - Posted by
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Volunteering at wildlife rehabilitation center in Nicaragua

Many call it a life changing experience and the biggest adventure of their lives. Coming home after weeks of volunteering in Latin America there are so many stories to tell. The long flight, the incredible nature, the kind local people and so many different indigenous animals. There are plenty of volunteer options to choose from. You can opt for a social project, working with children, working on a health volunteer project or working with animals. So many possibilities that you might get lost picking the one that suits you best. In this blog, more info and details about the wildlife rehabilitation center and zoo in Nicaragua where volunteers are needed.

The rehabilitation center in Nicaragua started about 15 years ago and has now received over 7000 animals. More than half of them, around 4000, have been set free. Most of the animals are former pets that were brought to the center by the owners who could no longer take care of them. Others were captured by the police because of illegal trade. The center nurses all kinds of animals. Among them jaguars, puma’s, wildcats, crocodiles, nose bears, monkeys, parrots, toucans and hawks. Ideally, the animals are returned to the wild after having recuperated at the center.
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12 Sep
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