We're looking for you!
At Akumal Monkey Sanctuary & Rescued Animals we have many animals under our care, most of them rescued from wildlife trafficking.
To ensure that we keep them in the best possible conditions, we have several Animal Welfare programs, which establish that we keep them in an appropriate space, provide them with proper nutrition, give them medical attention, and very importantly, stimulate them behaviorally through enrichment.
To achieve this, we need many hands; animal lovers who want to contribute their bit to this beautiful cause.
You can be one of them! Apply to our volunteer program
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Apply to volunteer and help ensure our animals have the best possible quality of life.
What kind of work will be done in the volunteer program?
You will have the opportunity to interact, learn about our animals and find out a little more about this conservation project.
Activities to be carried out
- Hostel cleaning
- Feeding specimens
- Environmental enrichments
- Systematic behavioral observations
- Receiving food for the specimens
- Hostel decor
- Support in preparing diets
What to bring?
- Work boots or closed shoes
- Plastic boots (not mandatory) but keep in mind that water will be used for cleaning
- Comfortable fabric pants in light colors (not faded, not ripped, no prints)*
- T-shirts in basic colors (without prints)
- If you wish to wear a cap, it should be in discreet colors.
- If you are a veterinary medicine student, you may wear a lab coat.
*Note: If you wish to wear jeans, they must be navy blue, not faded, and not ripped.
Requirements:
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Availability of time for a minimum of 3 consecutive days (full day from 7:30am to 5pm) or a minimum of one full day per week for a minimum of one month.
- Health insurance with comprehensive coverage.
- Vaccination card with current tetanus vaccine and, preferably, rabies vaccine.
Benefits:
- Food (one meal a day)
- Recognition with curricular value
- A complimentary tour of the sanctuary (if you complete at least 50 hours of volunteering)
CONTACT US
We want to hear from you! If you have any questions or would like more information about volunteering or our animal welfare programs, please contact us.