2024 at Bird Research in Costa Rica
from 1,845€
Brilliant 4.7
(213)
Bird Research in Costa Rica
2 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Brilliant 4.7
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Brilliant 4.7 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
2 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Very high response rate
Volunteer project with the highest quality.
This project sets unprecedented standards in quality - an unparalleled level of excellence.
Highlights
- Live and work at a research station in the middle of a Costa Rican national park.
- Spot unique Costa Rican birdlife in a protected Caribbean rainforest reserve while contributing to their protection and that of their habitat.
- Volunteer training - Receive an orientation to the base, learn how to identify species and conduct conservation research, health and safety protocols and ethical guidelines.
- Participants will assist with vital raptor monitoring and mist netting for non raptors.
- Learn biodiversity survey techniques and gain real field experience.
Especially suitable
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
About the program
Work on critical research efforts focused on birds within Kekoldi National Park.
- Kekoldi is surrounded by popular tourist destinations. The nearby towns have been developing quickly to accommodate the large demand by tourists. While being an indigenous territory, Kekoldi has stayed outside the development of the tourist platform, but their habitants are concerned that ...
Typical day
Some patrols are conducted in the morning or at night meaning you have the opportunity to encounter breathtaking sunrises and sunsets.
Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.
Estimated Schedule:
- 5 or 6am: Wake up ...
Free-time activities
By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.
These side trips are ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
2023
- 19 Aug 2023
- 02 Sep 2023
- 16 Sep 2023
- 30 Sep 2023
- 14 Oct 2023
- 28 Oct 2023
- 11 Nov 2023
- 25 Nov 2023
- 09 Dec 2023
2024
- 06 Jan 2024
- 20 Jan 2024
- 03 Feb 2024
- 17 Feb 2024
- 02 Mar 2024
- 16 Mar 2024
- 30 Mar 2024
- 13 Apr 2024
- 27 Apr 2024
- 11 May 2024
- 25 May 2024
- 08 Jun 2024
- 22 Jun 2024
- 06 Jul 2024
- 20 Jul 2024
- 03 Aug 2024
- 17 Aug 2024
- 31 Aug 2024
- 14 Sep 2024
- 28 Sep 2024
- 12 Oct 2024
- 26 Oct 2024
- 09 Nov 2024
- 23 Nov 2024
- 07 Dec 2024
- 21 Dec 2024
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
2 weeks (min. stay)
1,845€
4 weeks
2,845€
6 weeks
3,795€
8 weeks
4,445€
10 weeks
5,095€
12 weeks (max. stay)
5,845€
Average fees
704€/week
Meet your organization
GVI
Brilliant 4.7
(213 reviews)
Agency - founded in 1998
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Coordinated by
Bianca
Spoken languages: English
About the project
GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.
213 reviews · 4.7
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