Support a Cat and Dog Shelter
Coordinator | Angela
Coordinator | Angela
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Highlights
Feed and walk the animals!
Care for street dogs and cats!
Help with rescue operations where animals are brought in from the street!
Witness cats and dogs find their forever home!
Help in social media (depending of period of volunteering)!
Help take care of street cats and dogs and support rescue activities in Costa Rica. Find a new home for helpless animals.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Combine your passion for animals and desire to give back to society by improving the unfortunate situation of abandoned street animals in Costa Rica. During this volunteer program, you can help look for a new safe and beautiful home for stray dogs and cats.
The program is managed by a local NGO in Costa Rica that aims to improve the situation of the animals living on the streets. Due to the amount of work that it takes to keep the program running, the help provided by volunteers is always greatly appreciated. Many families in Costa Rica do not have the knoleage of Animal Welfare especially in feeding. Thats why it is so important to educare families who would like to get an animal as a family member. Animals are only mediated when the family have the correct surrounding for the cat or the dog.
The project is located on the beautiful pazific coast of Costa Rica.
Your tasks as a volunteer may include: Caring for street dogs and cats (combing, taking dogs for walks), cleaning cages, administering drugs, supporting sterilization procedures, assisting in rescue operations, distributing food for animals on the street, public relations and educational work, maintaining websites, helping to raise funds, etc.
Before
starting your volunteer work project, you will receive an orientation from our
local staff. The local stuff is runned by English and Spanish speaking people. They are very happy to welcome volunteers from all over the world. Usually you will be in the programm with other volunteers.
Please note:
There are no special vaccinations required, but be sure to check in with your doctor for additional advice.
There are no special vaccinations required, but be sure to check in with your doctor for additional advice.
Typical day
You will help from 8 am till 1 pm or a afternoon shift from 1pm to 5pm - please stay flexible. Like this you will have time to enjoy your afternoon at the beach.
This program allows you to rescue and work with abandoned cats and dogs while helping them find a new home. Daily tasks may include:
- Feeding, and walking the animals
- Cleaning cages and equipment
- Drug administration and support with sterilization procedures
- Help with rescue operations where animals are brought in from the street
- Food distribution for animals that live on the street
- Help with public relations and educational work
- Support in the adoption process
- Fundraising & Social Media (for long term volunteers)
Free-time activities
During your freetime you can go to the beach. You can enjoy activities like hiking, climbing, trekking, horseback riding, relaxing on the beach, etc. Costa Rica do have great surf spots. Water sport activities are a lot around the project.
Close to the beach people sell souvenirs, other cities like Manuel Antonio or Domical are close. As well you can do tours to waterfalls, which are close to your stay. One is in town, the other close to Domicial. We can recommend to do the tour on your own, as it is easy to get there.
Water Sports
Swimming
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Hiking
Riding
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
Negative PCR Test (max. 72h before start)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Love for animals, basic English skills
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 14:00
What's Included
- Airport Pick Up
- Local support
- 12/7 Emergency Number
- Accommodation in a volunteer house
- 2 tipical meals a day
Our team will pick you up at San Jose Airport. One of our team will pick you up and bring you to the bus station in San Jose. With the bus you will go direct to Uvita. Please take some cash for the bus with you. The bus costs US$10-15. The bus will take about 3,5 to 4 hours. We can organize a pick up between 6-11am.
You will be in a volunteer house. Rooms are very well equipped and you will have dorm room (double or 3/4-bed room). Single rooms are available on request and with an extra fee. You will share a bathroom with other volunteers. Our visitors recommend the accommodation to 100%. The accommodation is about 10-15 minutes by bicycle from the project.
Typcial breakfast and lunch OR dinner are included, as well during weekend.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Costa Rica provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Costa Rica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Costa Rica.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
You can start the project very flexible, each monday. Arriving day is Saturday. You will get a pick up at San Jose Airport and they will bring you to the bus station Tracopa. Pick up between 6-11 am.
The shelter requires a negative test, no older than 72 hours before the start of the project.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3 - 24 weeks
Program fees
3 weeks
(min. stay)
$1,220
6 weeks
$1,440
12 weeks
$2,760
24 weeks
(max. stay)
$5,280
Average fees
$313
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Jamso Trainee
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Your final payment will be agreed with Jamso Trainee during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Support a Cat and Dog Shelter
Help take care of street cats and dogs and support rescue activities in Costa Rica. Find a new home for helpless animals.
$313/week
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