from 584€
Outstanding 4.9
(34)
Wildlife Sanctuary and Rescue Center
1 - 20 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Outstanding 4.9
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Outstanding 4.9 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
1 - 20 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Very high response rate
Highlights
- Help with animal care, feeding, cleaning, rehabilitation, rescue and release of animals.
- Educate tourists and local people about rehabilitation and release during the tours multiple times a day!
- Improve the sanctuary by showing initiative and being creative.
- Visit San Jose or go hiking to nearby waterfalls or beaches.
- Get hands-on experience in the field of animal rescue and find out if it is for you!
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
About the program
Would you like to work in a wildlife sanctuary? And do you have a passion for wild animals and exotic nature? Then this project is perfect for you!
Green Life Volunteers currently works with a sanctuary located in Alajuela (Central Valley) near San Jose.
As a volunteer on the wildlife rescue center you will help with the animal care, feeding, cleaning, rehabilitation, rescue, and release of animals. The mission of the wildlife sanctuaries in ...
Typical day
During your volunteer time, you will work for 5 days a week, for around 7-8 hours a day. Volunteers can work more hours during their time, if they desire. Different types of activities that are done during the day can be found in the detailed description.
Meals are prepared for you three times a ...
Free-time activities
The wildlife sanctuary we work with is located in Alajuela, close to San José. It is therefore very easy to travel to San José and go sightseeing in Costa Rica's lively capital city!
The wildlife rescue center also offers multiple free-time activities. There are weekly tours to different tourist ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
You can start this project anytime, whenever is convenient for you! We don't have specific start dates, because this volunteering program is year-round.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
1 week (min. stay)
584€
2 weeks
875€
3 weeks
1,167€
4 weeks
1,458€
6 weeks
2,041€
8 weeks
2,624€
20 weeks (max. stay)
6,121€
Average fees
444€/week
Meet your organization
Green Life Volunteers
Outstanding 4.9
(34 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 2012
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Coordinated by
Janina
About the project
A small non-profit organization aims at providing affordable volunteering programs and improving the living standard of local peoples in Costa Rica
34 reviews · 4.9
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