Volunteers:

The centre offers the possibitily to volunteer, which means
to help in the daily running of the centre.

Food and accomodation is provided. The volunteer has 
to pay a fee, which covers living and is a donation to 
support the refuge.The amount depends on the lenght of
the stay ( Minimum 3 weeks) and is to be asked for by mail.

Skills: 
a love of animals and the desire to protect them. 
To possess no fear of animals, especially not of dogs, 
because there are plenty It’s not necessary to be a 
university or high school student. 
Only patience and dedication are required.

The volunteer work at the centre:
           
 - Preparing food, feeding and care of the monkeys 
 - Observation, study and data input of the free social groups
 - Attention and care of the orphan monkeys 
 - Cleaning and maintenance of the areas in the centre
 - Construction and repairs to the refuges and airways
 - Assisting in the capture and handling of the monkeys
 - Working in the tree plantation for the monkeys 
   (only when it's wintertime in Argentina)
 - Washing the monkey plates
 - Cleaning of the volunteers dormitories and toilets 
 - Care of other animals:
   Beside the monkeys, there are also a number of domestic 
   and other wild animals that we care for: pumas, lion, dogs, 
   cats, geese, llama’s, donkeys, sheep, ducks and chickens.

The work of the centre takes place all year round, every day 
of the week. 
Care for the primates is from 9am to 6-8pm, more or less.

Other requirements:

Mandatory vaccinations are required: tetanus and rabies. 
You should be in good health and have an average physical 
condition, because the work includes a lot of walking and 
carrying food.
If you already had severe problems with your back before, 
the volunteer work in the centre is not recommendable for you.

Language:

Spanish (mainly) - English (optional)
A beginners course in Spanish will do it firstly and you can
learn more during your stay. The volunteer coordinator, who 
will be working with you, knows some English too, so you 
will be fine.

Living in the centre: 

Daily room and board is provided. Food is prepared and 
served by the family over there (you eat well - a diet is not
possible if you like eating).

The shared rooms (2-3 persons per room) are very basic. 
They do not have electricity or running water. You will need 
to bring a sleeping bag and be prepared to share the room 
with others.

You will live in a very rustic environment. The toilet and 
shower are not located near to where you sleep. They are 
a good 5 minutes walk away. If ‘nature calls’ during the night, 
be prepared to find a bush of which there are plenty!
The water for the shower is heated by lighting a fire, which 
is easy.

There is no telephone, fax or internet service in the centre. 
However, these are available in the La Cumbre village, where
you can go with the shopping car from time to time.

It's a beautiful and very touching experience to see all these 
former captive pet-monkeys roaming freely and in groups in
the trees again!
And it's good to know, that you contributed a big part to that.
           
If you are interested in volunteering please contact us 
by mail for further information: carayaproject@yahoo.com.ar