DESCRIPTION: ARFA is
an NGO devoted to the conservation of wildlife in Venezuela, through educational
programmes and its centre where animals of the central plains are rescued
and rehabilitated.
SPECIES: Capuchin monkey (cebus
olivacea), howler monkey (allouata sealicus), aquatic turtles and terrapins,
parrots, macaw (Ara spp.). Occasionaly deer (Manzama americana),
ant eating bear (Myrmecophaga tridactila), iguana, alligator, some birds
of prey and many other bird species from the area.
HABITAT: Plains or flatlands,
'llanos' (similar to savannah), rainforest.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Flatlands
of the Edo.Cojedes, between the towns of Las Vegas and Tirado, Central
Venezuela.
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Airplane
to Caracas , car or bus from Caracas to project area. Transportation
from Caracas to project area will be provided.
DURATION: 2-3 months.
PERIOD: Year round.
AGE: Min. 22.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Graduated veterinarian or biologist; or last year veterinary or biology student or related careers.
VOLUNTEERS WORK: Feeding the
animals, facility maintenance, assistance with the ecological educational
programmes, wildlife record keeping and observation, assistance on wildlife
rehabilitation.
LANGUAGE: Spanish, but staff
also understands English.
ACCOMMODATION: Private
room in a house with indoor bathroom and shower.
COST:
US $120 non-refundable, payable at registration. Room, accommodation and simple meals are provided.
LONG TERM: There is no
limit of time for long-term stays.
APPLICATION: Via e-mail with
the subject heading: 'Volunteer program'. In the text, include CV, letter
of intentions and possible dates.
