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IVHQ Animal Care Program in San Jose, Costa Rica
Join the Animal Care program in San José, Costa Rica with International Volunteer HQ and help support local animal welfare efforts while living in a vibrant Latin American city. Volunteers work with shelters and rescue centres caring for dogs and cats from under-resourced communities. You’ll help with daily feeding, cleaning, basic care tasks, socialisation and enrichment for animals in need. Thi...
Join the Animal Care program in San José, Costa Rica with International Volunteer HQ and help support local animal welfare efforts while living in a vibrant Latin American city. Volunteers work with shelters and rescue centres caring for dogs and cats 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 meaningful volunteering abroad. Your fully hosted experience includes airport pick-up, a thorough orientation, shared volunteer house or homestay accommodation depending on placement, two meals daily and 24/7 support from the local team. Before departure you receive guidance from your IVHQ Program Manager and a...
Program Highlights
Programs start every Monday.
Duration from 1 to 24 weeks.
Volunteer 4 hours per day caring for abandoned or stray dogs, cats and other domestic animals at welfare organisations and vet clinics in San José
Duties may include bathing and grooming animals, feeding, cleaning cages or kennels, walking and playing with animals, assisting with basic care or neutering/spaying, and helping rehome animals.
Includes airport pickup, orientation, local homestay accommodation, meals, and 24/7 in-country support.
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Quick Details
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- All Nationalities
Awards
Program Details
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Locations
- San Jose, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
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
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- 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 San José, Costa Rica with International Volunteer HQ and help support local animal welfare efforts while living in a vibrant Latin American city. Volunteers work with shelters and rescue centres caring for dogs and cats 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 meaningful volunteering abroad. Your fully hosted experience includes airport pick-up, a thorough orientation, shared volunteer house or homestay accommodation depending on placement, two meals daily and 24/7 support from the local team. Before departure you receive guidance from your IVHQ Program Manager and a...
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
Ready to Learn More?
Join the Animal Care program in San José, Costa Rica with International Volunteer HQ and help support local animal welfare efforts while living in a vibrant Latin American city. Volunteers work with shelters and rescue centres caring for dogs and cats 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 meaningful volunteering abroad. Your fully hosted experience includes airport pick-up, a thorough orientation, shared volunteer house or homestay accommodation depending on placement, two meals daily and 24/7 support from the local team. Before departure you receive guidance from your IVHQ Program Manager and a...
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