Description

Volunteers who are studying veterinary medicine will be able to assist the vets in caring for sick animals.
* Work closely with vets to diagnose animals
* Clean and organize surgical tools
* Observe and document operative procedures
* Assist with sterilizations of animals,(if volunteer qualified).
* Administer medications and routine treatments,(if volunteer qualified).
* Help promote their adopt a pet program

Highlights

A veterinary intern at this placement is needed to provide assistance with operations,(if the volunteer is qualified), and help with the daily care of the animals. The intern will have unique opportunities to observe and participate in various types of treatments, as well as participate in the daily routines. This placement has two full time vets who are overworked on a consistent basis, having an intern would help immensely with their work!

Volunteers are needed to help control the huge number of unwanted and abandoned cats and dogs in Costa Rica. Costa Rica's former solution to animal overpopulation was to poison the animals found in overcrowded areas. AHPPA's sterilization program has put a stop to this terrible practice. Through low and no cost sterilization programs and education about the importance of sterilization, AHPPA hopes to decrease the number of abandoned animals, however, they need help in order to accomplish this goal.

AHPPA is the only recognized and certified animal shelter in Costa Rica. This organization is attempting to start an educational program for school age children in the area in the hopes of teaching them how to treat their pets with kindness and proper care plus the importance of spaying and neutering their animals.

Qualifications

Volunteers with a background in veterinary medicine will be very helpful, but volunteers of all educational backgrounds are welcome.

Minimum Education

High School

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3.295 for 8 weeks; USD 250 each additional wk.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Experience Required

yes

Volunteers must be motivated, compassionate, and love animals.

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Veterinary
• Wildlife Surveying

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998