"At least 85% of volunteer weekly placement fees stay in Ecuador"
(See below for details)
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The Project / The Placement / The Location / Pricing and Application
Application and Pricing
Find out all the information about availability and pricing for the Flor de la Amazonia Animal Rescue Centre. Read about exactly where the money goes and how to book
The Ecuadorian currency is the US$
17 March 2008 - 2 Mar 2009
| Booking Fee | 2 Wks | Extra Weeks | 4 Wks | Extra Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stay Price | 2 Wk Price+ | Stay Price | 4 Wk Price+ | |
| £50 | $200 | $100 per wk | $400 | $100 per wk |
The Booking Fee is in GBP£ (GREAT BRITISH POUNDS) and the stay prices are in USD$ (US DOLLARS).
The minimum stay is two weeks, although to have a greater experience a longer stay is recommended. Placements begin each Monday, with stays ending on Saturday morning. If you would like to start on a different day please contact us before booking your placement.The application process takes around 14 days.
A booking fee is required, and you will receive a full pre-trip briefing and welcome pack upon application.
We may reject your application if:
- You have any outstanding criminal convictions (depending on nature, please contact us before making an application).
- You have any psychiatric illness that may cause a risk to volunteers or animals.
Payment
Each application is subject to a £50 booking fee. This is a non-refundable fee which is used to reserve your place at the Flor de la Amazonia Animal Rescue Centre (The Arc).
Upon successful acceptance to the Flor de la Amazonia Animal Rescue Centre (The Arc), the remaining fee will then be required. This is normally taken when the volunteer arrives at the placement in Ecuador, and will be taken in US dollars. If any volunteer requires to make payment before they arrive in country this can be arranged through one of our advisers.
Where the money goes
Great Aves (the registered company name for You Volunteer and the Flor de la Amazonia Animal Rescue Centre (The Arc) is registered in the UK as a non-profit organisation. Our aim is to ensure that as much or the money paid by volunteers goes to the project or is used in Ecuador and the local area.
Currently 100% of volunteer payments (excluding booking fee) remain in Ecuador. Below is a more detailed explanation of where the money goes.
The Centre
As much volunteer payments as possible are reserved for the animal sanctuary. This money is spent on food and medical equipment for the animals, and equipment used to maintain the enclosures and build new ones.
In-country Costs
This is mainly concerned with the costs associated with running the volunteer house in Ecuador. Food for the volunteers is also included in this cost, which is bought in the nearby city of Puyo.
Staff Costs
In addition to helping schools and local communities the Arajuno Road project employees members from the local area. Staff are used to help with construction projects, maintenance of the volunteer house, and co-ordinating volunteer activities.
The £50 booking fee is used for administration charges, marketing and legal fees.
