Join
International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the
Animal Care Volunteer Project in Guatemala.
On this program, you will gain experience caring for animals in Antigua. Placements include a cat and dog shelter, a veterinary clinic, an exotic animal rehabilitation center which caters to crocodiles, snakes, lizards and turtles, and a horse rescue and rehabilitation center. The animals have often been neglected and abandoned or suffered injury or illness. Volunteers will assist with a range of tasks that will help the animals to recover and regain their health, as well as teaching the domestic animals to socialize with humans through obedience training and companionship.
Volunteers are accommodated in a large, dormitory style volunteer house.
The program has
start dates every Monday throughout the year.
This program ranges from 1-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available
on our website.
Your Impact
As an Animal Care volunteer you will assist at either a dog and cat shelter, a veterinary clinic, an exotic animal rehabilitation center or a horse rescue and rehabilitation center. Specific placements depend on where your help is most needed, but you are welcome to indicate a preference.
Animal care volunteer work varies but is likely to involve:
- Cleaning cages
- Bathing and grooming animals
- Helping with obedience training
- Assisting with veterinary care
- Walking and playing with the animals to help socialize them
- Grooming, feeding, and cleaning the horse stables
- Small construction projects
- Educational workshops
- Marketing and fundraising initiatives
Program Highlights
IVHQ’s Guatemala programs are available year-round, starting every Monday.
IVHQ provides the most affordable and
top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on
our website.
You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.
Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.
Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.
Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
How to Apply
- Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 1 to 24 weeks.
- Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
- Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.
