GYC4784 - Wolf Sanctuary Volunteer

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GYC4784 - Wolf Sanctuary Volunteer

Country: USA
Cost: £959.00
Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, kit or visas accommodation included in price food included in price airport pickup included in price 
Duration: 8 Weeks (10 weeks £1149, 12 weeks £1339)
Company Rep Nearby: 1
0845 344 7636 or
 
   
  This placement would suit... canine aficionados wanting to work closely with abused or abandoned wolves and wolf-dogs as well as raising awareness to get rid of the stigma attached to the species.

You will have the opportunity to become an important educational tool in assisting the sanctuary with teaching the public about the wild wolf and the epidemic of abused and abandoned captive bred wolves and wolf dogs.

Volunteer Role

This project offers you the unique opportunity to work closely with these incredible creatures. Your role as a volunteer is to be dedicated to providing impeccable care for the animals.

The main focus of this wildlife sanctuary is to give lifetime care to abused, neglected or unwanted wolves and wolf dogs. The sanctuary is home to over 50 resident animals and provides each one with the best possible environment, enrichment activities, nutrition and medical attention.

Animals are situated in enclosures in compatible pairs or family groups. Habitat enclosures range from 5000 square feet to one acre in size all with natural rocky terrain, native plants, and many trees. Several enclosures even include ponds or other enrichment additions.

Volunteer duties include but are not limited to:

  • Feeding
  • Cleaning enclosures
  • Walking and socialising animals
  • Gardening/landscaping
  • Performing maintenance tasks
  • Giving tours
  • Assisting with outreach projects and events
  • Administrative duties
  • Preparing Wolf food
  • Separating donations of raw meat
  • Performing building projects
  • Cleaning and sanitising food and faecal buckets

Location

The Wolf Sanctuary is located in a mountain town near Ramah approximately 2.5 hours from Albuquerque New Mexico, USA.

Accommodation and Meals

You will be accommodated on on-site in ranch property and are provided with primitive housing arrangements ranging from a Hogan (traditional Navajo Indian dwelling), cabin, or trailer, to a dormitory style building. You will also have the option to camp for part of (or all of) the duration of your stay to truly embrace the desert lifestyle.

Volunteers are also provided with all food whilst on the project.



0845 344 7636


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