• Life On Land

Animal Rescue and Care Supporter

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1 - 2 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Help some of Costa Rica's animal species recover and return to nature
  • Create a more sustainable environment for Costa Rican animals
  • Get to know and understand Costa Rican culture

Highlights

  • Help some of Costa Rica's animal species recover and return to nature
  • Create a more sustainable environment for Costa Rican animals
  • Get to know and understand Costa Rican culture
  • Visit some of Costa Rica's most scenic spots on your free days: pristine beaches, the beautiful San José...
  • Understand better how ecosystems work.

    • Besonders geeignet für

    Alter 18+
    Alleinreisend
    Pärchen
    Familien
    Gruppen
    50+

    Über das Programm

    Deforestation and animal trafficking in Costa Rica has rendered wildlife more vulnerable than ever. You can com help local nature regenerate and integrate back to nature.

    The objective of the volunteer project at the animal center in Costa Rica is to collaborate in the rehabilitation, conservation and reincorporation of wildlife into their natural habitat.

    With this international volunteer program you will learn aspects related to the ethology of animal species, ...

    Über das Programm

    The objective of the volunteer project at the animal center in Costa Rica is to collaborate in the rehabilitation, conservation and reincorporation of wildlife into their natural habitat.

    With this international volunteer program you will learn aspects related to the ethology of animal species, contribute to the protection of animals and help reduce the negative impact created mainly by human activity, promoting awareness in the care of animals and their habitat.

    Volunteer work focuses on environmental issues as well as animal care and protection. Activities may vary according to the needs generated in the program. Volunteers may perform daily routines such as:
    • Animal care.
    • Maintenance and cleaning of enclosures.
    • Providing animal welfare and learning how to handle them avoiding their domestication, so that they can be successfully reintroduced into the wild.
    • Daily feeding of animals (twice a day). For the feeding of the most dangerous animals, the volunteers will be accompanied by the personal manager of the center.
    • Cleaning of green areas.
    • Support in environmental enrichment programs.
    • Tree planting.
    • Production of crops and composting (when available).
    • Construction of natural structures for animals.
    • Animal care with veterinarians. Requires prior training, provided at no additional cost and is only available on certain occasions or seasons.
    • You will also collaborate as a guide in the Ecotourism program. This activity requires previous training, provided at no additional cost.

    Some of the animals you will be able to help at our center are:

    • Birds: yellow and red-capped parrot, blue-headed parrot, white-crowned parrot, green-winged macaw, eclectus parrot, African grey parrot, catano parrot, bicolor toucan, sun conure, hyacinth macaw, alba cockatoo, red, blue, green and yellow macaw.
    • Felines: margay, ocelot, puma.
    • Turtles: yellow-footed tortoise, sulcata tortoise.
    • Monkeys: marmoset monkey, marmoset monkey, spider monkey.
    • Herbivorous animals: tapir, white-tailed deer.

    Tagesablauf

    The program is carried out within the animal care center . We work from Monday to friday, all year round.
    • The activities usually start between 9:00 and 13:00 hours, there is usually a break for lunch and then work resumes.
    • The volunteer has one day off per week, being able to leave the animal care ...

    Tagesablauf

    The program is carried out within the animal care center . We work from Monday to friday, all year round.
    • The activities usually start between 9:00 and 13:00 hours, there is usually a break for lunch and then work resumes.
    • The volunteer has one day off per week, being able to leave the animal care center to discover what Costa Rica has to offer, or go to nearby countries such as Panama or Nicaragua.

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    Costa Rica is a country with great biodiversity in flora and fauna. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It has recognized provinces and unique characteristics such as:
    • Limón
    • Puntarenas
    • Guanacaste
    • And its capital San José.
    In these places you can find a wide range of activities ...

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    Costa Rica is a country with great biodiversity in flora and fauna. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It has recognized provinces and unique characteristics such as:
    • Limón
    • Puntarenas
    • Guanacaste
    • And its capital San José.
    In these places you can find a wide range of activities including:
    • Tours to natural parks
    • Volcano climbing
    • Sea turtle watching
    • Being surrounded by nature
    • Beautiful beaches
    Because of its very welcoming and friendly people, it is considered one of the happiest countries in the world.

    Voraussetzungen

    Voraussetzungen

    Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

    Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du zu Programmbeginn mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Es kann Ausnahmen geben, wenn du die Erlaubnis deines/r Erziehungsberechtigten vorlegen kannst oder wenn du von deinen Eltern begleitet wirst

    Staatszugehörigkeit

    Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

    Andere Fähigkeiten

    -Willingness to fulfill assignments -Be empathetic, participatory, and very committed to the cause and the program. -There are many activities in which you can help animals, therefore, it is not required that you have specific knowledge about them, but a good aptitude and respect for animals is needed. All activities will always be carried out under the supervision of the staff of the organization, volunteers will be integrated into groups supervised by group coordinators.

    Arbeitszeiten

    Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag von 09:00 - 14:00

    Leistungen

    Leistungen

    Dienstleistungen von Adventure Volunteer

    The above mentioned rates cover:
    • Airport pick-up (90$)and transfer to the volunteer's place of accommodation.
    • Accommodation during your volunteer program
    • 3 meals per day during your volunteer program.
    • Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the adventure volunteer team.
    • Program monitoring and evaluation
    • Orientation and induction to the program
    • Certificate of hours volunteered
    • Accident insurance during your volunteering
    • Liability for your activity
    • Receipt of the program fee from the NGO
    • Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program.

    Unterkunft

    The spaces provided for volunteers have common areas such as:
    • Shared room with other volunteers.
    • Dining room
    • Common kitchen
    • Common bathrooms

    Verpflegung

    • Accommodation includes three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during your stay and the performance of your volunteer work.
    • They will be made and served by the local staff with the help of the volunteers. These are local meals that will only be served at the volunteer's home.

    Internetzugriff

    Limitierte Verbindung vor Ort

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Abholung vom Flughafen Juan Santamaria International Airport

    Das Abholen vom Flughafen ist auch nicht in den Programmgebühren enthalten.

    Flugtickets

    Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Costa Rica zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

    Reiseversicherung

    Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Costa Rica bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

    Impfungen

    Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Costa Rica antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Costa Rica überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

    Informationen zur Anreise

    The project is open all year round. 

    Volunteers may arrive on their day of choice, although we would recommend arrivals to be any day before 16:00, the price for pick up is 90$

    Verfügbarkeit
    Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez

    Programmgebühren

    1 Woche (Mindestaufenthalt) 495€
    2 Wochen (Maximaler Aufenthalt) 670€
    Durchschnittliche Gebühren 415€/Woche

    Programmgebühren

    415€ / Woche 1 - 2 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

    Zahlungsarten

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    Dauer

    1 - 2 Wochen

    Anzahlung

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    Ausstehende Zahlung

    Deine Restzahlung vereinbarst du mit Adventure Volunteer während des Bewerbungsprozesses. Normalerweise handelt es sich um eine Banküberweisung oder eine Barzahlung am Projektstandort.

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    Adventure Volunteer

    Brilliant 4.7 rating (42 Bewertungen)

    Non-profit - gegründet 2017

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    Sergio

    Gesprochene Sprachen: Spanisch, Englisch

    Über die Organisation

    Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

    Lerne deine Organisation kennen


    ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


    Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


    Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.

    42 Bewertungen · rating4.7

    It was an opportunity to contribute to the conservation and protection of unique species. Every day was a lesson in the interconnectedness between humans and nature. Thank you Adventure Volunteer for opening the doors to this haven of helping and ...
    I experienced magical moments while releasing hatchlings into the ocean. I thank Adventure Volunteer for opening the doors to this corner of Panama full of life and ...
    Working with local students, exchanging knowledge and learning about their culture was a unique experience. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the educational growth of the Panamanian ...
    Contributing to sustainable development and sharing with local people allowed me to understand the importance of human connection. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to immerse themselves in the authenticity of Panama while creating a positive ...
    Samantha Vick rating5

    2024 at Sea Turtle Conservation and Protection

    Milo and his family are beyond amazing! It was an experience that I absolutely loved. The only thing I did not like is that you could walk nearly an hour into town OR take a $10 taxi every time you wanted to go into town. There were days where we went into town twice! If we were to pay for a taxi ...
    My experience with Adventure Volunteer in Peru was a building adventure that left a lasting impression. Working side by side with the local community, erecting structures that will benefit future generations, was incredibly ...

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