Description

* Taking care of and feeding animals
* Cleaning cages
* Assisting in repairing or building new cages
* Develop enrichment projects

If you have experience in any area of conservation or veterinary experience, we encourage you to spend time this center! Whether it's playing with the animals, doing rounds of feeding, or developing a specialized enrichment project for a specific animal, there is much room for a volunteer to feel daily accomplishments.

Further, you will be invited to attend one of the best moments a wildlife care-giver could hope for - the moment of full rehabilitation and release!

Highlights

With 4.5 million inhabitants and a surface area of approximately 19.000 sq. miles, Costa Rica is one of the smallest countries in Central America. Home to thousands of species of flora and wildlife, beautiful landscapes and ideal beaches, there is much for the volunteer and tourist alike!

Despite the country's small size, Costa Rica still manages to protect 23% of their lands through national reserves and parks. Hence this dense population of incredibly diverse flora and fauna need help in protecting and conserving the natural miracles of this country!

While volunteering here you will quickly notice this refuge's passionate dedication to wildlife protection, environmental conservation and fostering positive cultural exchanges through education. This multi-faceted refuge serves as an animal rescue center, a Spanish school and a volunteer center.

Accommodations:
* Homestays with local Costa Rican families
* Full-board, 3 meals per day (vegetarian options available)
* Host Families close to the center

Qualifications

* Language: English-speaking project; working knowledge of Spanish is recommended
* Skills: No specific professional skills and experiences are required
* Vaccination: Up-to-date tetanus shot. Additionally, please ask for medical advice in your home country and check general entry regulation.
* Insurance: Full travel & medical insurance for Costa Rica
* Visa: Visa is required - Please consult the Costa Rican Embassy of your home country.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

see our website for exact prices

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

What's included:
- Accommodation
- Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Orientation kit
- Local support
- 24h-Emergency Number
- Daily transfer to work site

What's not included:
- Flight
- Airport Pick-up
- Medical Insurance
- Visa (if necessary)
- Personal expenses

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+ years

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

Flexible

South America Inside's Mission Statement

Our programs are addressed to the humanitarian traveler, whether you are a student, professional or retiree. Anyone who wants to explore Latin America not as a mere tourist, but rather as an insider through an experience that goes beyond the ordinary, we invite you into our community! We organize Spanish and Portuguese courses as well as internship and volunteer work positions in nearly all countries of Central and South America. We help in organizing language courses, internships, volunteer work projects as well as in choosing the right country for you. We aim to select partners who are just off the beaten path and/or entail unique and special features to make your experience unforgettable!

Year Founded

2003