Wildlife Volunteers - Tasikoki Wildlife Rescue Indonesia

This wildlife rehabilitation centre is situated on a large plot of land not far from the beach in a tropical paradise in Indonesia. North Sulawesi is Indonesia’s gateway to the Philippines, a major trade route also for smuggling illegal wildlife out of the country. There are many endangered species at the centre, including many rare birds, primates and other wildlife. Orangutans, gibbons and critically endangered macaques are among some of the animals undergoing care at this centre along with sun bears, rusa deer and the fascinating babirusa. A rehabilitation and release programme for native species is also under operation.

Volunteer Duties

Volunteers will spend a significant amount of time preparing food for the animals, serving it to them and cleaning their enclosures. This includes a variety of ancillary jobs, such as cleaning food bowls, equipment and food preparation areas. Other time is spent preparing enrichments for the animals and also giving tours to visiting tourists as well as assisting development of the education centre. Depending upon the number of volunteers and ongoing activities at the time, there will also be work in connection with building/upgrading enclosures, usually involving a lot of digging and painting.

The types and variety of duties will depend largely on the duration of stay of each volunteer and number and skills of volunteers participating. Some of the work is also seasonal and dependent upon available resources on-site at the time.

Volunteer requirements
Volunteers with enthusiasm, compassion for animals, team spirit, and who are fit enough to work hard in a hot and humid climate are desired to assist with this wildlife rehabilitation project in Sulawesi. No animal experience is necessary, although representatives from relevant fields are more than welcome to contribute to the team.

Duration
2-8 weeks. Longer stays are possible at our rescue centre in Thailand, but limited in Sulawesi due to visa restrictions.

Application
You can ask for additional information about our projects, including conditions for volunteering and costs. If you are interested in a volunteer position, please send an e-mail or letter of motivation via email to volunteer@wfft.org explaining your interest in the project, a brief paragraph about yourself and your proposed length of stay.

In order to volunteer with us you need to fulfill the following criteria :

You must be in good physical condition and be able to tolerate a hot and humid climate

You must be able to speak English.

You must be 18 years old or over.

A positive and practical attitude towards animal welfare and wildlife conservation is a must.

Prices to volunteer at Tasikoki, Indonesia are currently set at the same rate as the Wildlife Rescue Centre, Thailand.

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