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IVHQ Animal Care Program in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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...
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...
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.
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Quick Details
- Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Animal Welfare
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 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
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
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
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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Ready to Learn More?
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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