All Posts by Marion Ruhland

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Spanish Course in Punta del Este

The language school in Punta del Este takes place in a beautiful, old villa that has been refurnished. The Spanish school is centrally located in a nature friendly neighborhood, just a few steps away from the sandy beach of Playa Mansa. There are two spacious classrooms available, and students can relax during the breaks in the garden, where occasionally, conversational classes are held.

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Volunteer Work with Smallholders in Patagonia

Do you love being outdoors, like animals, and have no problem with physically challenging work? If so, then this volunteer work in the South of Chile is perfect for you! This volunteer project takes place in the south of Puerto Montt, where the famous Patagonia begins.

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Volunteer Work in a Dog Rescue Shelter

Today, the dog shelter cares for stray and mistreated dogs in the Casablanca region, as there are so many dogs that are in need. Unfortunately, in the countryside, dog keepers do not always act in a respectful manner towards animals. The current dog population at the center is about 120 dogs (number may vary). The rehabilitation center for dogs strives to improve the relationship between humans and animals through animal welfare.

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Volunteer Work in a Shelter for Street Cats

This volunteer project was founded in 2010 and is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and resettlement of stray cats in Santiago. Unfortunately, in Chile, and much of Latin America, animals’ lives are not given as much value as in industrialized countries.

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Volunteer Work with Stray Dogs and Cats

Combine your passion for animals and giving back to society by improving the ever-present problem of stray animals on the streets of Santiago. By supporting this volunteer organization, you will help rescued dogs and cats. The streetscape of Chile’s capital of Santiago is, unfortunately, characterized by vagabond dogs that eat rotten food from the garbage.

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Volunteer work in Equine Therapy Center

With this volunteer program in Chile, you can combine your passion for horses with charity work. You will work with people and animals and get to spend plenty of time outdoors. Additionally, you will gain valuable insights into the benefits of horse therapy. This type of therapy is a method that appeals to multiple senses of the patient on different levels, leading to quick therapy results.

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Volunteer Work with Children

Volunteering in a children’s project in Chile is just right for everyone who loves children and has a social streak. Then a voluntary service in Chile is your chance to invest your time in children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds and to expand your own knowledge and skills.

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Volunteer Work in an Animal Rescue Center

​This wildlife sanctuary is run by a non-profit organization based in Costa Rica, that focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating local wildlife. The rescue center is also dedicated to finding long-term solutions to the problems our planet earth is facing:

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Volunteer Work in an Animal Rescue Center

This volunteer project takes place in a wildlife sanctuary located right in the middle of the Bolivian Amazonia. Part of the land has suffered deforestation due to slash-and-burn agricultural techniques practiced by local farmers. This is particularly risky, since the region presents a high risk of bush fires.

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Volunteer Work in Wildlife Rescue Center

If you are an animal lover and you always wanted to be around exotic animals, this project in the rainforest of Costa Rica is just the thing for you! Here you can immerse in a fascinating world and promote animal protection and plant biodiversity.

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