One of the key objectives of the center is the
well-being of the wildlife. Together with volunteers, the local staff strives to
improve the living conditions of the animals. To achieve this goal, the help of
the volunteers is necessary, because the few permanent employees are not enough
for that much work. Most of the time, the volunteers help to prepare the food
for the animals, clean up the cages enclosures, and also maintain the paths
through the center. This wildlife sanctuary in Costa Rica is like a green oasis and has
several acres of reforested rainforest. Since then, the area has served as a
sanctuary for many other species, also including mammals like ocelots, monkeys,
sloths as well as reptiles.
Volunteers also work at the visitor’s center and guide visitors through the
facility. This is a very important task to raise awareness regarding environment
and species protection.
Volunteers are also
engouraged to help with repair and construction work to maintain and improve
the center’s facilities.
Note:
The different work areas are divided according to current need and weather
conditions.
For all volunteers, a compulsory introductory tour will take place at the
beginning of the volunteer work in order to provide the newcomers with
important information on rules of conduct for their own safety and those of the
animals.
Note: The tasks may vary. They depend on factors such as number of
volunteers, weather, season, current needs of the project, as well as
self-motivation. Not every volunteer may be fully involved in all these
tasks.
Weekends are the perfect time to enjoy an exciting
hike through Costa Rican nature since the main attractions of Costa Rica is its
system of national parks and protected areas, which cover around 25% of the
national territory, in order to protect the rich variety of flora and fauna,
which is estimated to contain 5% of the world's biodiversity in less than 0.1%
of the planet's land mass. In addition, Costa Rica has countless amazing
beaches on both the Pacific and the Caribbean Ocean.
Costa Rica is the perfect place to combine volunteer work with tourism, enjoy
activities like:
- Adventure sport
- Dream beaches
- Ecotourism
- Local culture
- Bird / wildlife watching
- Visits to unique National Parks
- Rural tourism
- Sightseeing and history in San José
You will be picked up at the airport in San José and brought to your homestay (single room) where you will stay overnight. The next day, after an orienation session, our local staff will bring you to the bus station where you will start your journey to the volunteer project site (costs for bus ticket not included).
Note: If you arrive on a friday or saturday in San José you will stay at the homestay in San José until monday.
Volunteers live together in the volunteer house in dormitories. Bathrooms, a kitchen and common areas are available as well. Meals are included.
The volunteer work can be joined throughout the year. The start and end date can be set flexible, according to your availability and travel plans. Ask our experienced staff to coordinate your participation in this meaningfull volunteer project.
Take Care of Animals in Danger of Extinction
Help support parrot conservation efforts in the rainforest in Costa Rica. Amazing animals are in danger of extinction - help to protect them!
$383/week
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