a partir de 1.090€

Perfeito 4.6rating (115)

Wildlife Rescue Assistant

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2 - 24 semanas  ·  Idade 18 - 50+

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Destaques

  • Experience an up-close encounter with exotic wildlife.
  • Immerse yourself in the relaxed "tico way of life," as the locals affectionately call themselves.
  • Ignite your passion for cultures and countries beyond your own. You'll gain invaluable insights into the world's rich tapestry, nurturing your curiosity for international diversity.
  • Embark on extraordinary journeys through Costa Rica's breathtaking National Parks and pristine beaches.
  • Elevate your resume with international volunteer experience that showcases your commitment to positive change and adaptability to different environments.

Especialmente adequado para

Idade 18+
Solteiros
Casais
Grupos
50+

Sobre o programa

Help take care of exotic animals that have been rescued. Learn about the different animal species of Costa Rica. Assist with environmental education.

If you are an animal lover and you always wanted to be around exotic animals, this project in the rainforest of Costa Rica is just the thing for you! Here you can immerse in a fascinating world and promote animal protection. 

The Issue

This privately owned animal Wildlife Rescue Center in Costa ...

Sobre o programa

If you are an animal lover and you always wanted to be around exotic animals, this project in the rainforest of Costa Rica is just the thing for you! Here you can immerse in a fascinating world and promote animal protection. 

The Issue

This privately owned animal Wildlife Rescue Center in Costa Rica receives no funds from the government, depending solely on volunteers, entry fees and donations. Limited by a tight budget, the center has been working hard to improve the conditions of the animals little-by-little. The center strives to conserve, protect, and raise several wild species that have been removed from their natural environment as a result of repossession, hunting, habitat destruction, and the ignorance of humans.

The Center

In 2006, the center won the Ford/Jaguar Cars International Conservation Award from the Jaguar Conservation Trust, a grass roots program dedicated to providing grants and funding projects that promote the preservation of the company's namesake and the jaguar’s habitat. The staff also runs an environmental education program to promote awareness among local citizens. The Wildlife Rescue Center is home to approximately 500 animals, over 100 of which are free to roam on the 11 hectares (27 acres) of the property. There are over 80 species, such as, monkeys, tapirs, birds (green macaws, scarlet macaws, toucans, etc.), various reptiles (snakes, crocodiles, iguanas, etc.), spiders and different types of felines (numbers and species are subject to changes!).

The Location

The volunteer project is located near Aguas Zarcas de San Carlos, La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano, about halfway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and about 100km north of San José. Due to the many scenic attractions, this area is very popular among tourists and offers good touristic infrastructure. On excursions you can discover the evergreen nature with its exciting wildlife, visit national parks and do lots of outdoor sports and outdoor activities. 

From the capital, San José, you will need about 2.5 hours by bus to the volunteer project site. The province of Alajuela has a tropical rainforest climate. This type of climate is characterized by rather warm temperatures and regular rainfall throughout the year.


Dia típico

During this project, you will work on teams and help make a difference while also raising awareness for the protection of animals in Costa Rica.

The main focus of work at the rescue center is the well-being of the animals. Project staff, employees, and volunteers work hard every day to improve the ...

Dia típico

During this project, you will work on teams and help make a difference while also raising awareness for the protection of animals in Costa Rica.

The main focus of work at the rescue center is the well-being of the animals. Project staff, employees, and volunteers work hard every day to improve the living conditions of the animals. Daily tasks may vary, but will most likely revolve around reintroducing animals into the wild and caring for injured animals. The tasks are divided into different areas: 

  • Reintroduction into the Wild 

The rescue center’s highest priority is to reintroduce as many animals as possible back into their natural habitat. In order for this to be possible, the center has to meet certain requirements and the animals’ natural instincts have to be trained. The project staff take special pride in the number of cubs born at the center each year. These animals in particular need extra training and help in discovering natural instincts, such as hunting, so that they can live an independent life in the wild one day. 

  • Reintegration 

Animals that have been quarantined are nursed back to health and reintegrated into the group as soon as they are back on their feet. 

  • Rescue 

It is also a major concern of the project to help animals that are threatened, hunted or mistreated by humans and to enable them to live in a sheltered and species-appropriate habitat in the sanctuary. 

  • Safe Custody 

Animals that are unfit for reintroduction into the wild due to heavy injuries, abnormal behavior, or non-existent natural instincts are thoroughly being taken care of by volunteers at the center. As a volunteer at this project, you will assist the team of the rescue center where ever help is needed. Your main tasks will involve preparing food, helping the employees with feeding the animals, and maintaining enclosures, cages, and the grounds of the center. Since the center also gets visited by tourists and students on a regular basis, guiding them through the park and helping raise awareness for animal and nature protection could also be within your duties. Take action, be active, and help raise awareness for animal protection and welfare in the middle of Costa Rica's rainforest! Breath taking views and an experience that will last a lifetime are guaranteed. 

Please note: The tasks may vary. They depend on factors such as number of volunteers, weather, season, current needs of the project, as well as self-motivation. Not every volunteer may be fully involved in all these tasks.


Actividades em tempo livre

Weekends are the perfect time to enjoy an exciting hike through Costa Rican nature since the main attractions of Costa Rica is its system of national parks and protected areas, which cover around 25% of the national territory, in order to protect the rich variety of flora and fauna, which is ...

Actividades em tempo livre

Weekends are the perfect time to enjoy an exciting hike through Costa Rican nature since the main attractions of Costa Rica is its system of national parks and protected areas, which cover around 25% of the national territory, in order to protect the rich variety of flora and fauna, which is estimated to contain 5% of the world's biodiversity in less than 0.1% of the planet's land mass. In addition, Costa Rica has countless amazing beaches on both the Pacific and the Caribbean Ocean. 

Costa Rica is the perfect place to combine volunteer work with tourism, enjoy activities like:

  • Adventure sport
  • Dream beaches
  • Ecotourism
  • Local culture
  • Bird / wildlife watching
  • Visits to unique National Parks
  • Rural tourism
  • Sightseeing and history in San José


Requisitos

Requisitos

Idade mínima: 18 anos

Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 18 anos de idade na data de início do programa. Poderá haver excepções se puder fornecer a permissão do(s) seu(s) tutor(es) legal(ais) ou se estiver acompanhado pelos seus pais.

Habilidades linguísticas

Precisa de falar Esloveno (nível básico) ou Inglês (nível básico)

Requisitos de Educação

a nível High School

Documentos Necessários

CV and Volunteer Questionnaire

Restrições de Nacionalidade

Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

Compromisso de tempo

A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira e Sexta-feira

Serviços incluídos

Serviços incluídos

Serviços por South America Inside

  • Homestay, single room
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Airport pick-up in San José with overnight stay in San José (incl. homestay single room, breakfast, dinner )
  • Transfer to bus station in San José from accommodation in San José
  • Advice from our experienced staff
  • On-going support via WhatsApp, phone or mail
  • Elaboration of your application profile in Spanish
  • Your placement in the volunteer project
  • Pre-departure information
  • Packing list
  • Country handbook
  • Intercultural guide
  • Welcome meeting in San José
  • On-site volunteer coordinator
  • 24/7 emergency number
  • Advice on travel insurance
  • Certificate of participation

                            Recepção no aeroporto em Juan Santamaria International Airport

                            You will be picked up upon arrival in San José and brought to your overnight stay accommodation in San José (Homestay with breakfast & dinner). After your orientation session the day after arrival, you will be brought to the bus station where you start your journey to the volunteer project site (costs for your bus ticket are not included).

                            Alojamento

                            An important part of our volunteer programs has always been to provide an intense glimpse into the culture of the host country. Therefore, our volunteers live in homestays. Living with a local hosts will allow you to experience the country in the most authentic way possible. You can immerse into local customs, taste typical meals, and experience the culture and traditions first-hand. You will quickly realize how much your Spanish skills improve each day. Our homestays are carefully screened and selected, and many hosts have years of experience with our international volunteers.

                            Alimentos e Bebidas

                            Breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided. Meals usually consist of typical Costa Rican food, such as rice, beans, sweet corn, meat, pasta, vegetables, and seasonal fruits.

                            Acesso à Internet

                            Bom acesso no local do projecto

                            O que NÃO está incluído?

                            O que NÃO está incluído?

                            Bilhetes de avião

                            O aeroporto mais próximo é Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) em San Jose. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para Costa Rica. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

                            Seguro de viagem

                            Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para Costa Rica proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

                            Vacinas

                            Se pretende ser voluntário em Costa Rica deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para Costa Rica. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

                            Detalhes à chegada

                            The volunteer work can be joined throughout the year. The start and end date can be set flexible, according to your availability and travel plans. Ask our experienced staff to coordinate your participation in this meaningful volunteer project.

                             

                            Disponibilidade
                            Jan Feb Março Abril Maio Jun Jul Ago Set Out Nov Dez

                            Preços do programa

                            2 semanas (estadia min.) 1.090€
                            3 semanas 1.410€
                            4 semanas 1.730€
                            5 semanas 2.049€
                            6 semanas 2.369€
                            7 semanas 2.688€
                            8 semanas 3.008€
                            9 semanas 3.328€
                            10 semanas 3.647€
                            11 semanas 3.967€
                            12 semanas 4.286€
                            24 semanas (estadia máx.) 8.122€
                            Preços médios 442€/semana

                            Preços do programa

                            442€ por semana 2 - 24 semanas Idade 18 - 50+

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                            Duração

                            2 - 24 semanas

                            Depósito

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                            Pagamento final

                            O teu pagamento final será acordado com South America Inside durante o processo de candidatura. As soluções comuns são ou através de transferência bancária ou pagamento em dinheiro no local do projecto.


                            Conheça seu anfitrião

                            South America Inside

                            Perfeito 4.6 rating (115 revisões)

                            Agência - fundada em 2003

                            Verificado por Volunteer World

                              taxa de resposta muito elevada

                            Hospedado por

                            Marion

                            Línguas faladas: Inglês, Georgiano, Esloveno

                            Sobre o projecto

                            South America Inside promotes intercultural, linguistic and educational exchanges. Its volunteer programs are addressed to students, professionals and retirees.

                            Conheça seu anfitrião

                            South America Inside is an intercultural management agency, founded back in 2003, which specializes in the promotion of programs abroad, language travel and educational programs throughout Latin America.

                            Since 2007, to enrich the experience of our global-minded clients and to provide them with even more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding their program offerings throughout South and Central America.

                            Working together with some of the best language schools in Latin America, South America Inside provides high quality language courses in almost every Latin American country.

                            Thanks to a professional team of motivated and friendly staff, South America Inside has been very successful over the past several years and have been able to establish an outstanding network of what we call "Insider Contacts." To enrich the experience of their clients and to provide them with more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding our program offerings throughout Central and South America, in addition to our well-established Chilean programs.

                            Volunteer Work

                            Do you dream of staying abroad while doing something positive? Are you looking for a unique experience that will leave a mark on your life? Then a Volunteer Work program in South America or Central America is perfect for you!

                            With South America Inside you can combine an adventure abroad with social commitment, and create lasting memories in Latin America. Support the protection of endangered species; help a local community construct new homes; give new hope to impoverished children.

                            The possibilities to lend a hand are diverse, as there are the many places where help is needed. We have classified our volunteer projects in different areas so you can easily find the one (or more!) projects that best match your needs and interests.

                            Why with us

                            There are many persuasive reasons that speak in favor of South America Inside when it comes to selecting your perfect provider of language, study and volunteer travel abroad. Following, we have prepared a short summary so that you can get us to know a little better.

                            Our Insider benefits at a glance:

                              Regional Experience
                            Over one decade (established in 2003) of dedication to language, work and study travel programs in Latin America. Thanks to our long standing work and life experience in the South American continent, we know this region really well. Therefore, we can help and inform you in a professional and competent way.

                              Multifaceted Offers
                            Over time we have developed new programs to offer a wide array of work abroad opportunities to our clients. We have been pioneers in launching new exchange programs, as we have been the first in offering Work & Travel/Working Holiday and Farm Stays in Chile and successfully introduced these programs into the market back in 2005. Since 2012, we are the only agency to offer this type of program in Costa Rica.

                              Insider Advice
                            Despite living in the modern era of the internet, we know that reliable and competent advice is still an important criterion for most of us. At South America Inside, you will find the benefits of an internet provider and an independent travel agency. We will be glad to pass on our extensive knowledge and regional experience.!

                              Location
                            It is difficult to run programs when there is nobody “on the ground” to evaluate existing options and search for new opportunities. So, we are located in Chile, on location, and we know everything that is going on first hand. We know what it is like to live as a foreigner in South America and will be happy to assist you in making your stay unforgettable!

                              Independence
                            South America Inside is an independent provider of language courses, internships, volunteer work, Farm Stays and Work & Travel programs in Latin America. We neither depend financially nor structurally on any other company, language school, association or organization. Therefore, we are able to give personalized information in accordance to your needs and availability.

                            •  Multilingual Team

                            Our team is multilingual and international! We speak fluent English, Spanish and German, as well as some French and Portuguese. With our customers, we can communicate in their native language and we avoid misunderstandings with local partners by communicating in Spanish with them. You can be sure that there will be an English-speaking contact person for you before, during, and after your stay.

                              Customer Service
                            Excellent customer service is one of the most important goals for South America Inside, and this is evident with the positive feedback we regularly receive from our many happy clients. Emails are answered within 48 business hours and every client is treated with the same friendliness and expertise.

                              Gapless and Accurate Information flow
                            With South America Inside you will have one and the same contact person before, during and after your trip. With that said, we guarantee a gapless and accurate information flow and you will always be very well informed.

                              Approved Program Places
                            Many of our program places, especially in the area of internships and volunteer work, are designed in the way that they will be recognized by most universities, colleges or academies.

                            115 revisões · rating4.6

                            Laurence M. rating5

                            2023 at Wildlife Rescue Assistant

                            The country is magnifique and at this moment all the people who I’ve met are nice. The projet and his place is very cool and the family home stay too! Everything is OK thank you for ...
                            Oihane B. rating4.8

                            2024 at Nature Park Protector

                            La estancia está siendo genial, estoy aprendiendo mucho además de pasándolo realmente bien. En cuanto al alojamiento y la comida no tengo quejas, todo está limpio y es cómodo y hay abundante comida. El ambiente de trabajo es muy bueno y siempre hay cosas para hacer y ...
                            Mattia Malfanti rating5

                            2024 at Countryside School Assistant

                            Very good location and people. Really good organization and people are really hospitable. Peumal is a really good alternative school. I sincerely advice if you want help in an alternative school to go ...
                            GERALDINE QUIRKE rating3.2

                            2024 at Work in a National Park

                            When I scheduled volunteer time the indication was that there was a limited number of volunteers based on the projects/work to be done. As more and more volunteers arrived i realized that we were more valued for the money we paid than for the limited amount of work to be done. Also, I felt that ...
                            Nathalie K. rating5

                            2024 at Local Wildlife Helper

                            Everything is alright. The family host in San José is very kind. I visited San José yesterday. This morning I arrived at the rescue center and it's amazing! It beautifull, the animals are so cute. And the volonteers are very friendly. Thanks for everything and have a good ...
                            Anna W. rating5

                            2024 at Work in a National Park

                            I’m good! The National Park is a beautiful place, the food is nice too ( and they give vegetarian options for the vegetarians too ) All in all I am very ...

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