Support a Cat and Dog Shelter

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3 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Feed and walk the animals!
  • Care for street dogs and cats!
  • Help with rescue operations where animals are brought in from the street!

Highlights

  • Feed and walk the animals!
  • Care for street dogs and cats!
  • Help with rescue operations where animals are brought in from the street!
  • Witness cats and dogs find their forever home!
  • Help in social media (depending of period of volunteering)!


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Help take care of street cats and dogs and support rescue activities in Costa Rica. Find a new home for helpless animals.

    Combine your passion for animals and desire to give back to society by improving the unfortunate situation of abandoned street animals in Costa Rica. During this volunteer program, you can help look for a new safe and beautiful home for stray dogs and cats.

    The program is managed by a local NGO in ...

    About the program

    Combine your passion for animals and desire to give back to society by improving the unfortunate situation of abandoned street animals in Costa Rica. During this volunteer program, you can help look for a new safe and beautiful home for stray dogs and cats.

    The program is managed by a local NGO in Costa Rica that aims to improve the situation of the animals living on the streets. Due to the amount of work that it takes to keep the program running, the help provided by volunteers is always greatly appreciated. Many families in Costa Rica do not have the knoleage of Animal Welfare especially in feeding. Thats why it is so important to educare families who would like to get an animal as a family member. Animals are only mediated when the family have the correct surrounding for the cat or the dog.

    The project is located on the beautiful pazific coast of Costa Rica.

    Your tasks as a volunteer may include: 

    • Caring for street dogs and cats (combing, taking dogs for walks)
    • cleaning cages
    • administering drugs
    • supporting sterilization procedures
    • assisting in rescue operations
    • distributing food for animals on the street
    • public relations and educational work
    • maintaining websites
    • helping to raise funds, etc.
    What you can expect
    Before starting your volunteer work project, you will receive an orientation from our local staff. The local stuff is runned by English and Spanish speaking people. They are very happy to welcome volunteers from all over the world. Usually you will be in the programm with other volunteers.

    Please note: There are no special vaccinations required, but be sure to check in with your doctor for additional advice.


    Typical day

    You will help from 8 am till 11.30 am or a afternoon shift from 2.30 pm to 5pm - please stay flexible with the days. Like this you will have time to enjoy your afternoon at the beach.

    This program allows you to rescue and work with abandoned cats and dogs while helping them find a new home. Daily ...

    Typical day

    You will help from 8 am till 11.30 am or a afternoon shift from 2.30 pm to 5pm - please stay flexible with the days. Like this you will have time to enjoy your afternoon at the beach.

    This program allows you to rescue and work with abandoned cats and dogs while helping them find a new home. Daily tasks may include: 

    • Feeding, and walking the animals 
    • Cleaning cages and equipment
    • Drug administration and support with sterilization procedures
    • Help with rescue operations where animals are brought in from the street 
    • Food distribution for animals that live on the street
    • Help with public relations and educational work 
    • Support in the adoption process 
    • Fundraising & Social Media (for long term volunteers)

    Free-time activities

    During your freetime you can go to the beach. You can enjoy activities like hiking, climbing, trekking, horseback riding, relaxing on the beach, etc. Costa Rica do have great surf spots. Water sport activities are a lot around the project.

    Close to the beach people sell souvenirs, other cities like Ma

    Free-time activities

    During your freetime you can go to the beach. You can enjoy activities like hiking, climbing, trekking, horseback riding, relaxing on the beach, etc. Costa Rica do have great surf spots. Water sport activities are a lot around the project.

    Close to the beach people sell souvenirs, other cities like Manuel Antonio or Domical are close. As well you can do tours to waterfalls, which are close to your stay. One is in town, the other close to Domicial. We can recommend to do the tour on your own, as it is easy to get there.


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Required Documents

    Negative PCR Test (max. 72h before start)

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Love for animals, basic English skills

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 14:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Jamso Trainee

    Program fees include:

    • Airport Pick Up
    • Local support
    • 12/7 Emergency Number
    • Accommodation in a volunteer house
    • 2 typical meals a day

    Airport Pickup at Juan Santamaria International Airport

    Our team will pick you up at San Jose Airport. One of our team will pick you up and bring you to the bus station in San Jose. With the bus you will go direct to Uvita. Please take some cash for the bus with you. The bus costs US$10-15. The bus will take about 3,5 to 4 hours. We can organize a pick up between 6-11am. Perfect arriving day: Saturday/Sunday in Uvita.


    Accommodation

    You will be in a volunteer house. 

    • Rooms are very well equipped and you will have dorm room (double or 3/4-bed room). You will share a bathroom with other volunteers. Our visitors recommend the accommodation to 100%. 
    The accommodation is about 10-15 minutes by bicycle from the project.

    Single rooms are available on request and with an extra fee.

    Food & Beverages

    Typcial breakfast and lunch OR dinner are included, as well during weekend.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Costa Rica provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Costa Rica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Costa Rica. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    You can start the project very flexible, each monday. Arriving day is Saturday or Sunday. You will get a pick up at San Jose Airport and they will bring you to the bus station Tracopa. Pick up between 6-11 am.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    3 weeks (min. stay) 1,217€
    6 weeks 1,915€
    12 weeks 2,933€
    24 weeks (max. stay) 5,746€
    Average fees 322€/week

    Program fees

    322€ per week 3 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    3 - 24 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Jamso Trainee during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Jamso Trainee

    Fantastic 4.5 rating (75 reviews)

    Agency - founded in 2012

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Very high response rate

    Coordinated by

    Angela

    Spoken languages: French, Spanish, German, English

    About the project

    Jamso Trainee do help students finding volunteering projects and internships around the world.

    Meet your organization

    Jamso Trainee has been placing volunteers around the world for over six years. We're passionate about making a difference in developing communities. Cause we are a smaller agency we stay always in a good communication to our volunteers and to the communites. For us it is important to find the right programm for your stay abroad. Don´t travel just like a tourst!

    History: 

    Jamso Trainee startet in December 2012 helping in communities in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is since now the county with the most interns, volunteers and travelers. 

    Since 2013 Jamso Trainee started working with partners in Ecuador, Peru, South Afrika.

    2015 we begin working with our partner Bali and Thailand.

    Visiting projects and getting more relationshsips with local charities is a goal of each year. Jamso Trainee don´t increase too fast, because for us it is very important to hold long contacts and stay in a good communication with volunteers and projects.

    75 reviews · rating4.5

    Leonie Weiß rating2.8

    2024 at Support a Cat and Dog Shelter

    Die Zeit im Tierheim war toll und man konnte viel Zeit mit den Tieren verbringen. Es gab eine detaillierte Einarbeitung und anschließend konnte man auch viel Verantwortung übernehmen. Alle Freiwilligen waren sehr nett. Unabhängig davon war die Betreuung durch die Organisation Jamso Trainee eher ...
    Denise Grosse rating5

    2023 at Support a Cat and Dog Shelter

    Ich war für 4 Wochen in Uvita als Volunteer. Die Arbeit mit den Hunden und Katzen hat mir sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Die Arbeitszeiten sind entweder vormittags von 8-11 Uhr oder nachmittags von 15-17 Uhr, sodass man noch sehr viel Freizeit hat. Die Schicht beginnt mit Gassirunden, anschließend ...
    Miriam Wild rating5

    2023 at Support a Cat and Dog Shelter

    ***English below*** Die vier Wochen bei Tierheim in Uvita waren unglaublich schön! Das Arbeiten im Tierheim hat sich gar nicht wirklich nach Arbeit angefühlt, weil neben dem Putzen und Füttern immernoch total viel Zeit zum kuscheln und spielen übrig war. Trotzdem hatte man das Gefühl, mit ...
    Jennifer rating5

    2023 at Support a Cat and Dog Shelter

    ***English below*** Während meiner unvergesslichen Zeit in Costa Rica von Mitte Februar bis Anfang April 2023 habe ich in dem Shelter als Volunteer geholfen. Das Tierheim ist ein kleines Shelter, worin im Durschnitt etwa acht Hunde und ca. 25 Katzen untergebracht werden. Die Arbeitseinteilung ...
    Georgie Wright rating3

    2023 at Support a Cat and Dog Shelter

    I want to firstly make it clear that the Cat and Dog Shelter is lovely and I would 100% recommend volunteering independently with them. I would avoid booking through Jamso Trainee as an english solo traveller. The information provided to me after booking was very limited and confusing. It had ...
    Sonja Syre rating4.2

    2021 at Support a Cat and Dog Shelter

    ***See English below*** Die Arbeit im Shelter war eine tolle Erfahrung und hat mir viel Freude bereitet. Die Menschen dort sind sehr engagiert, sehr hilfsbereit und machen einfach einen tollen Job. Ich konnte mit Menschen aus allen Teilen der Erde und unterschiedlichen Altersgruppen ...

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