Animal care and cultural exchange in beautiful Campeche, Mexico

Detalles

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  Descripción

  We are a non-profit Spay and Neuter and Community Veterinary Clinic located in the historic walled city of Campeche, Mexico. We serve a population who wants to help alleviate the suffering of abandoned companion animals.
  
  Campeche is a beautiful city that is incredibly rich in culture, history and nature. It was one of the epicentres of Mayan civilization and prehispanic archeological sites are numerous. Once colonized, Campeche grew into an important trading port which was besieged by pirates in the 17th centuries, resulting in fortifications. It is one of the only two walled cities in latin america. The coastline contains countless pristine virgin beaches. The Calakmul biosphere boasts incredible bio-diversity including monkeys, toucans, humminbirds, tapir, jabali and jaguars.
  
  I am Ursula, born in Canada but moved to Mexico a number of years ago and settled in Campeche 4 years ago. I founded Granos de Arena shortly after arriving and it is my passion.
  
  We have 5 full-time staff members at the clinic, 4 of whom are veterinarians and one who is a veterinary technician. We also have volunteers including students and retirees.
  
  Our living accommodations are in our rescue centre, you would have your own room (well, you might need to share it with a dog or two recovering from treatment), and a shared bathroom. The grounds are very spacious, over a hectare, and occupied by dogs, horses, pigs and a couple of cats.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Trabajo de caridad

  Cuidado de animales
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  Intereses

  

  Vegetariano o vegano

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Mascotas

  

  Cultura

  

  Trabajo de caridad

  

  Idiomas

  

  Jardinería

  

  Historia

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Animales

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Fitness

  

  Playa
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  Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

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  ¿Que es esto?
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  We are a great option for someone interest in a career in veterinary health sciences and anyone who wants to make a difference in the world.
  
  Our staff are local and our service users are all local, some of them tracing their ancestry back to the original founding families that were here in 1492. You will get a lot of exposure to a living breathing community far away from what tourists visiting Mexico normally experience. It will give you an excellent opportunity to practice your spanish, eat regional foods, and experience local customs and traditions, and understand the real challenges and joys of living in the yucatan pensinsula.

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  Organización benéfica registrada

  Este anfitrión es una organización benéfica registrada en su país y busca voluntarios para ayudar en su(s) proyecto(s).

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  Ayuda

  You will be working directly with veterinarians, in surgery, in consultations and in patient recovery.
  Patient recovery involves monitoring the dogs and cats that are transitioning out of anesthesia under the supervision of the veterinary team.
  
  Previous veterinary experience isn’t necessary but you should be comfortable working with animals and not afraid to get dirty.
  
  Some of our vets speak English but we will help you work on your Spanish.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Español: Fluido

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
  Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
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  Alojamiento

  Accommodation is offsite in a vacation rental located nearby, you will have your own room and private bath and sometimes your own apartment.
  
  We do not cook for you (and we are vegans) but we have a full kitchen with cutlery, dishware, microwave, cooktop and a refrigerator and will provide ingredients. We are also located in the centre of town right across from a cafe.

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  Algo más...

  Campeche is an amazing place to tour and visit. We have virgin beaches, loads of archaeological sites and wonderful colonial history. And the warmest people!!! It’s a tropical climate so be prepared for heat and humidity, and rain in the rainy season.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  Este anfitrión dice que acepta a viajeros con mascotas.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  

  Scarlett (14 años)

  Scarlett is a rescue from the streets of Playa del Carmen. Shes a tiny girl, weighing 5kg.
  She's a little bit spoiled.

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