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Animal Rescue and Care Supporter

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1 - 2 veckor  ·  Ålder 18 - 50+
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Höjdpunkter

  • Help some of Costa Rica's animal species recover and return to nature
  • Create a more sustainable environment for Costa Rican animals
  • Get to know and understand Costa Rican culture

Höjdpunkter

  • Help some of Costa Rica's animal species recover and return to nature
  • Create a more sustainable environment for Costa Rican animals
  • Get to know and understand Costa Rican culture
  • Visit some of Costa Rica's most scenic spots on your free days: pristine beaches, the beautiful San José...
  • Understand better how ecosystems work.

    • Särskilt lämplig för

    Ålder 18+
    Singlar
    Par
    Familjer
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    Deforestation and animal trafficking in Costa Rica has rendered wildlife more vulnerable than ever. You can com help local nature regenerate and integrate back to nature.

    The objective of the volunteer project at the animal center in Costa Rica is to collaborate in the rehabilitation, conservation and reincorporation of wildlife into their natural habitat.

    With this international volunteer program you will learn aspects related to the ethology of animal species, ...

    Om programmet

    The objective of the volunteer project at the animal center in Costa Rica is to collaborate in the rehabilitation, conservation and reincorporation of wildlife into their natural habitat.

    With this international volunteer program you will learn aspects related to the ethology of animal species, contribute to the protection of animals and help reduce the negative impact created mainly by human activity, promoting awareness in the care of animals and their habitat.

    Volunteer work focuses on environmental issues as well as animal care and protection. Activities may vary according to the needs generated in the program. Volunteers may perform daily routines such as:
    • Animal care.
    • Maintenance and cleaning of enclosures.
    • Providing animal welfare and learning how to handle them avoiding their domestication, so that they can be successfully reintroduced into the wild.
    • Daily feeding of animals (twice a day). For the feeding of the most dangerous animals, the volunteers will be accompanied by the personal manager of the center.
    • Cleaning of green areas.
    • Support in environmental enrichment programs.
    • Tree planting.
    • Production of crops and composting (when available).
    • Construction of natural structures for animals.
    • Animal care with veterinarians. Requires prior training, provided at no additional cost and is only available on certain occasions or seasons.
    • You will also collaborate as a guide in the Ecotourism program. This activity requires previous training, provided at no additional cost.

    Some of the animals you will be able to help at our center are:

    • Birds: yellow and red-capped parrot, blue-headed parrot, white-crowned parrot, green-winged macaw, eclectus parrot, African grey parrot, catano parrot, bicolor toucan, sun conure, hyacinth macaw, alba cockatoo, red, blue, green and yellow macaw.
    • Felines: margay, ocelot, puma.
    • Turtles: yellow-footed tortoise, sulcata tortoise.
    • Monkeys: marmoset monkey, marmoset monkey, spider monkey.
    • Herbivorous animals: tapir, white-tailed deer.

    Typisk dag

    The program is carried out within the animal care center . We work from Monday to friday, all year round.
    • The activities usually start between 9:00 and 13:00 hours, there is usually a break for lunch and then work resumes.
    • The volunteer has one day off per week, being able to leave the animal care ...

    Typisk dag

    The program is carried out within the animal care center . We work from Monday to friday, all year round.
    • The activities usually start between 9:00 and 13:00 hours, there is usually a break for lunch and then work resumes.
    • The volunteer has one day off per week, being able to leave the animal care center to discover what Costa Rica has to offer, or go to nearby countries such as Panama or Nicaragua.

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Costa Rica is a country with great biodiversity in flora and fauna. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It has recognized provinces and unique characteristics such as:
    • Limón
    • Puntarenas
    • Guanacaste
    • And its capital San José.
    In these places you can find a wide range of activities ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Costa Rica is a country with great biodiversity in flora and fauna. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It has recognized provinces and unique characteristics such as:
    • Limón
    • Puntarenas
    • Guanacaste
    • And its capital San José.
    In these places you can find a wide range of activities including:
    • Tours to natural parks
    • Volcano climbing
    • Sea turtle watching
    • Being surrounded by nature
    • Beautiful beaches
    Because of its very welcoming and friendly people, it is considered one of the happiest countries in the world.

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimiålder: 18 år

    För att kunna delta i programmet måste du vara minst 18 år gammal på programmets startdatum. Det kan finnas undantag om du kan visa upp tillstånd från din(a) vårdnadshavare eller om du åtföljs av dina föräldrar.

    Begränsningar av nationalitet

    Inga begränsningar. Hjälpande händer från hela världen är välkomna.

    Andra Färdigheter

    -Willingness to fulfill assignments -Be empathetic, participatory, and very committed to the cause and the program. -There are many activities in which you can help animals, therefore, it is not required that you have specific knowledge about them, but a good aptitude and respect for animals is needed. All activities will always be carried out under the supervision of the staff of the organization, volunteers will be integrated into groups supervised by group coordinators.

    Tidsåtgång

    Din hjälp kommer att behövas på Måndag, Tisdag, Onsdag, Torsdag och Fredag från 09:00 - 14:00

    Vad som ingår

    Vad som ingår

    Tjänster på plats

    The above mentioned rates cover:
    • Airport pick-up (90$)and transfer to the volunteer's place of accommodation.
    • Accommodation during your volunteer program
    • 3 meals per day during your volunteer program.
    • Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the adventure volunteer team.
    • Program monitoring and evaluation
    • Orientation and induction to the program
    • Certificate of hours volunteered
    • Accident insurance during your volunteering
    • Liability for your activity
    • Receipt of the program fee from the NGO
    • Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program.

    Boende

    The spaces provided for volunteers have common areas such as:
    • Shared room with other volunteers.
    • Dining room
    • Common kitchen
    • Common bathrooms

    Mat och Dryck

    • Accommodation includes three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during your stay and the performance of your volunteer work.
    • They will be made and served by the local staff with the help of the volunteers. These are local meals that will only be served at the volunteer's home.

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    Hämtning på flygplatsen på Juan Santamaria International Airport

    Hämtning på flygplatsen ingår inte heller i programavgifterna.

    Flygbiljetter

    Den närmaste flygplatsen är Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) i San Jose. Vi hjälper dig att hitta billiga flyg till Costa Rica. HITTA BILLIGA FLYG

    Reseförsäkring

    Att resa utomlands är ett äventyr och det är alltid bäst att vara förberedd. Plötslig sjukdom eller skada, avbokning eller stöld - en reseförsäkring för Costa Rica ger trygghet och är ett plus att ha. FÅ ETT PRISFÖRSLAG

    Vacciner

    Om du har för avsikt att arbeta som volontär i Costa Rica bör du söka medicinsk rådgivning innan du börjar din sociala resa. Kontrollera vilka vaccinationer som krävs för Costa Rica. KONTROLL AV VACCIN

    Detaljer vid ankomsten

    The project is open all year round. 

    Volunteers may arrive on their day of choice, although we would recommend arrivals to be any day before 16:00, the price for pick up is 90$

    Tillgänglighet
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    Pris för programmet

    $488 per vecka 1 - 2 veckor Ålder 18 - 50+

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    Varaktighet

    1 - 2 veckor

    Deposition

    Boka din plats med bara några klick och en liten, säker deposition. Du kan betala med kreditkort, PayPal eller andra smidiga metoder.

    Slutbetalning

    Du kommer överens om den slutliga betalningsmetoden med din lokala organisation under ansökningsprocessen. Denna slutbetalning förfaller först närmare resans början.

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