Description

There are certain responsibilities at the Rescue Center and everyone is expected to pull their own weight and work as a team. The animals do not work on our schedule, rather they follow their own internal clock which insists that they eat early in the day. The time for your rest and relaxation is later in the day when high temperatures usually demand it.

A typical day at the Rescue Center might consist of the following.

Time Duty

7:00 Get up, feed the animals, clean cages
8:30 Breakfast
9:30-11:00 Chores around the center
11:00 Pick up food bowls, clean cages
12:00-14:30 Lunch & siesta
15:00-16:00 Feed the animals, clean cages
16:00-18:00 Individual projects, swimming, hiking, construction...
18:00-21:00 Dinner & socializing
21:00 Bedtime

Highlights

This year thanks to the help of volunteers and rescue center 79 animals where released back to the wild.

Qualifications

Volunteers who come to Paradero must be willing to work in difficult conditions and have a true love for wild animals. You will be working hands on with monkeys, sloth, raccoons and other wildlife.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 245 per week

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

Cost includes 3 meals a day, shared room and bathroom. Also laundry service 1 a week.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Marine Conservation
• Relief
• Veterinary
• Volunteering
• Wildlife Surveying

Typical Volunteer

Volunteer are people who have true love and respect for nature. People who are willing to work with wildlife and become guardians for different orphan animals.

Age Range

15 to 40

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Costa Rica Sanctuary's Mission Statement

Our Rescue Center and Sanctuary is a privately owned wildlife rescue facility focusing on the care, rehabilitation and study of Costa Rica wildlife. We work directly with the government receiving confiscated, sick and injured wild animals. All the animals that come to our rescue center receive all the medical attention and love needed. Many can return to the wildlife however those who can't, stay in the center. These animals accomplish a mission in life, they help us in our education programs so that everyone can learn to respect nature. Although we work with the government we do not receive governmental support. We rely on our membership program, private donations, volunteer programs and tours.

Year Founded

2008