Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi

Introduction

CIWY is a Bolivian organisation that works in defence of animal rights and the environment. CIWY has founded and manages three wild animal refuges in Bolivia and strives to educate the Bolivian population to uphold values that promote life, conservation, preservation and the recuperation of biodiversity.

Types of Projects

We mainly require volunteers to care for and rehabilitate animals, in addition to carrying out construction projects in order to improve the facilities for the animals we care for.

Locations

Parque Machia is situated in Villa Tunari in the Chapare province, in the department of Cochabamba. Parque Ambue Ari is located between Santa Cruz and Trinidad. Jacj Cuisi, which is the newest of CIWY’s wild animal refuges, is located approximately 35km from the village of San Buenaventura, opposite the town of Rurrenabaque and in the department of La Paz.

Timeline

Minimum 15 days, or 30 days if working with a feline.

Accommodations

Parque Machia: Double room in hostals exclusively for volunteers. Ambue Ari & Jacj Cuisi: dormitories for 6 - 20 volunteers.

Prerequisites

Experience: You do not need to have previous experience, all you need is a big heart and the will to work hard to save the animals. Time Commitment: Volunteers are required to stay for a minimum of 15 days (30 days if working with a feline), this is to protect and assure the animals. Do I need Spanish?: Basic knowledge of the Spanish language is desirable. PLEASE NOTE: basic English or Spanish is required in order to volunteer!

Costs

Approximately $200 for 2 weeks.

To Apply

Due to the changing volunteer numbers in the refuge, we do not require that volunteers book ahead - you can arrive at any of our refuges and volunteer whenever you wish with no notice; no prior application form is required.