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IVHQ Animal Care Program in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

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Join the Animal Care program in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica with International Volunteer HQ and help support animal welfare while experiencing coastal life and rainforest surroundings. Volunteers assist at shelters and rescue centres caring for dogs, cats, and other animals from under-resourced communities. You’ll help with daily feeding, cleaning, basic care tasks, socialisation and enrichment for...

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Program Highlights

Programs start every Monday.

Duration from 1 to 24 weeks.

Includes airport pick up, orientation, accommodation in a homestay or volunteer house, meals, and 24/7 in-country support.

Volunteer around 4 hours per day caring for domestic and wildlife animals at sanctuaries and shelters in the tropical region of Manuel Antonio.

Activities may include feeding, cleaning enclosures, bathing animals, assisting with rehabilitation efforts and helping with general animal welfare to support rescue and rehoming efforts.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

2025 Finalist - Innovative Volunteer Abroad ProgramNotable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Providers 2024Top Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer AbroadTop Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022Zero CarbonNotable Mention 2021 - Volunteer Abroad

Program Details

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Locations

  • Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Cost per week

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Join the Animal Care program in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica with International Volunteer HQ and help support animal welfare while experiencing coastal life and rainforest surroundings. Volunteers assist at shelters and rescue centres caring for dogs, cats, and other animals from under-resourced communities. You’ll help with daily feeding, cleaning, basic care tasks, socialisation and enrichment for animals in need. This placement is great for animal lovers, gap-year travellers, students, or anyone wanting a hands-on volunteering experience abroad. Your hosted volunteer experience includes airport pick-up, a full orientation, accommodation in a volunteer house or homestay depending on placement, two meals daily and 24/7 support from the local team. Programs start every Monday. While volunte...

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