• Life On Land

Wild Cat Conservation

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2 - 12 veckor  ·  Ålder 18 - 50+
rating  Utmärkt 4.8  · 
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Volontärprojekt av högsta kvalitet. Detta projekt erbjuder högsta kvalitet som sätter standarder - långt över genomsnittet.

Höjdpunkter

  • Live and work at a research station in the middle of a Costa Rican National park.
  • Wild cat conservation - Contribute to wild cat research by setting up and checking camera traps in the rainforest to monitor population studies.
  • Fieldwork training - Learn how to identify species and conduct surveys so that you can contribute to data collection and help build an inventory of terrestrial species in Kéköldi reserve.

Höjdpunkter

  • Live and work at a research station in the middle of a Costa Rican National park.
  • Wild cat conservation - Contribute to wild cat research by setting up and checking camera traps in the rainforest to monitor population studies.
  • Fieldwork training - Learn how to identify species and conduct surveys so that you can contribute to data collection and help build an inventory of terrestrial species in Kéköldi reserve.
  • Observe Costa Rican wildlife species in their natural habitats, including , and monkeys, neo-tropical birds and wild cats.
  • Reptiles and amphibian conservation - Record sightings of reptiles and amphibians. Some of these include the gorgeous eyelash palm pitviper and the always popular red-eyed tree frog.

    • Särskilt lämplig för

    Ålder 18+
    Singlar
    Par
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    Work on critical conservation efforts focused on Wild Cats 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 ...

    Om programmet

    • 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 legislations will change in the future to allow investors to come into the territory to build resorts.


      • By implementing a comprehensive biodiversity monitoring program alongside other projects, we are able to not only prove the environmental health of the jungle and protect it better, but also document these facts to eventually use it in case of need to prove the importance of conserve this territory against the tourism industry.

      

      • As well as this we also give support to other important projects that were being carried out prior to our partnership, but that the community didn’t had the human resource to implement. Like the Migratory raptors project and the Bushmaster ecology project.
                                        Highlights:

      Ethical conservation

      Highest ethical standards

      Guided by partners 

      Qualified professionals


      Travel to extraordinary locations

      Explore exotic locations 

      Venture off the beaten track 

      Unique ecosystems and habitats


      Your tribe

      Work alongside like minded people

      Passionate about protecting the planet

      Likely to be your friends for life


      Safety & supportPre-departure support

      Safe countries and airport pickup

      Staff credibility and qualified 


      Take a break

      Switch off from the digital world

      Relax. Take a break

      Find yourself. Mental health.


      Learn survey techniques

      Learn biodiversity survey techniques and gain real field experience.

    Typisk dag

    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 ...

    Typisk dag

    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 call
    • 6 - 10 am: First Survey 
    • 12pm: Lunch
    • 1pm - 4pm: Second Survey 
    • 6pm: Dinner 
    • 9pm: Bed Time

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    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 ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    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 not included in the program fee but are highly recommended: 
    • Puerto Viejo (most popular beach in Costa Rica)
    • White Water Rafting
    • Cahuita National Park (opportunity to snorkel)
    • Zipline Rainforest Canopy Tour
    • Tortuguero Village (1 hour away by boat) 
    • Water Sports 
    • Coffee and chocolate farms
    • Talamanca Mountains (UNESCO protected)
    • Other National Parks: Corcovado, Monteverde, Cloud Forest, Braulio, Carillo
    The possibilities are endless! 

    We also now include cultural/local experiences. These experiences will take place once every 4 weeks.  

    These may include : 
    • Learn how to pick and husk a coconut
    • Visit the world's oldest sea turtle research group
    • Meditate on the beach at sunrise 
    • Take a jungle night walk and frog watch 
    • Canoe along jungle river canals at dawn 
    • Stargaze and learn the Northern constellations
    • Hike the extinct volcano, Cerro Tortuguero
    • Visit a sustainable chocolate farm 

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimiålder: 18 år

    För att kunna delta i programmet måste du vara minst 18 år gammal på programmets startdatum. Det kan finnas undantag om du kan visa upp tillstånd från din(a) vårdnadshavare eller om du åtföljs av dina föräldrar.

    Språkfärdigheter

    Du måste tala Engelska (flytande)

    Utbildningskrav

    på School nivå

    Kontroll av kriminell bakgrund

    krävs

    Dokument som krävs

    Passport copy, Professional passport sized photo and Medical Form

    Begränsningar av nationalitet

    Inga begränsningar. Hjälpande händer från hela världen är välkomna.

    Andra Färdigheter

    No specific skills required, all training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start through self paced training materials.

    Tidsåtgång

    Din hjälp kommer att behövas på Måndag, Tisdag, Onsdag, Torsdag, Fredag och Lördag

    Vad som ingår

    Vad som ingår

    Tjänster av GVI

    WHAT'S INCLUDED

    • 24-hour emergency phone
    • 24-hour in-country support
    • Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
    • Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
    • All necessary project equipment and materials
    • All necessary project training by experienced staff
    • Camera trap use
    • First Aid & CPR training
    • GPS training
    • Location orientation
    • Long term experienced staff
    • Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
    • Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
    • Scientific techniques in collection of biometric data, transect work, incidental observation, tourist and human impact surveys, camera trapping and, track identification
    • Transfer to rainforest location
    • Tropical forest ecology
    • Welcome meeting
    • Wildlife identification skills

    WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

    • Additional drinks and gratuities
    • Extra local excursions
    • Flights
    • International and domestic airport taxes
    • Medical and travel insurance
    • Personal items and toiletries
    • Police or background check
    • Visa costs (where necessary)

    Hämtning på flygplatsen på Juan Santamaria International Airport

    Airport pick ups are provided at Juan Santamaria International Airport, these are within a specified time period.  

    Boende

    Our program is based in Kekoldi which is a key conservation area for endangered species and wild cats. 

    Our base is basic, being a research station and has been created to be sustainable and have as little impact on the environment as possible. 

    Accommodation facilities are shared dormitories and can be considered basic.

    Mat och Dryck

    Meals are mostly vegetarian.

    Volunteers take it turn to prepare meals for the team. 

    Vad ingår INTE?

    Vad ingår INTE?

    Tillgång till Internet

    Tyvärr, ingen tillgång till projektområdet

    Flygbiljetter

    Den närmaste flygplatsen är Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) i San Jose. Vi hjälper dig att hitta billiga flyg till Costa Rica. HITTA BILLIGA FLYG

    Reseförsäkring

    Att resa utomlands är ett äventyr och det är alltid bäst att vara förberedd. Plötslig sjukdom eller skada, avbokning eller stöld - en reseförsäkring för Costa Rica ger trygghet och är ett plus att ha. FÅ ETT PRISFÖRSLAG

    Vacciner

    Om du har för avsikt att arbeta som volontär i Costa Rica bör du söka medicinsk rådgivning innan du börjar din sociala resa. Kontrollera vilka vaccinationer som krävs för Costa Rica. KONTROLL AV VACCIN

    Detaljer vid ankomsten

    2024

    • 07 Dec 2024
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    • 04 Jan 2025
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    • 07 Jun 2025
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    • 08 Nov 2025
    • 22 Nov 2025
    • 06 Dec 2025
    • 20 Dec 2025
    Tillgänglighet
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    Pris för programmet

    2 veckor (min. vistelse) 2 195€
    4 veckor 3 395€
    6 veckor 4 495€
    8 veckor 5 195€
    10 veckor 5 595€
    12 veckor (max. vistelse) 6 895€
    Genomsnittliga priser 836€/vecka

    Pris för programmet

    836€ per vecka 2 - 12 veckor Ålder 18 - 50+

    Betalningsmetoder

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    Varaktighet

    2 - 12 veckor

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    Slutbetalning

    Din slutbetalning kommer att överenskommas med GVI under ansökningsprocessen. Vanliga lösningar är antingen via banköverföring eller kontant betalning på projektplatsen.

    Möt din programledare

    GVI

    Utmärkt 4.8 rating (221 fältrapporter)

    Byrå - grundades 1998

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    Värd är

    Bianca

    Talade språk: Engelska

    Om projektet

    GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.

    Möt din programledare

    Founded in 1998, GVI runs programs in 21 locations, in 13 countries around the world, each manned by our own staff and aligned to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs as well as the objectives of local partners. We welcome participants from all around the world and help facilitate their development into global citizens. This is how we achieve our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.


    We are truly a global family brought together by our dedication to long-term positive impact. At the root of our success is our commitment to investing in authentic, meaningful connections with one another, which is why mutual respect and trust are central to our operations. Although we respond with empathy to difficult situations, we believe that most circumstances can benefit from taking a light-hearted approach. By sharing stories of local achievement with our teams worldwide we build the momentum to catapult us toward our vision for the future.

    221 fältrapporter · rating4.8

    Joao Cortez rating4.8

    2024 at Wild Cat Conservation

    Honestly, it was one of the best internships I had so far!!! I volunteered in Kekoldi, Costa Rica, for two months, where I had the opportunity to meet the amazing field team. They are so passionate about what they are doing, it really makes a difference. I will proudly admit that I enjoyed every ...
    Nyla Tait rating4.6

    2023 at Wild Cat Conservation

    The GVI experience is one I wish everybody had the chance to have! The staff are so kind and welcoming. The activities are challenging and fulfilling, but still fun. I personally went on GVI Costa Rica, which was a great trip. You really get to know the locals and the meaning of the work you are ...
    Holly Whitnall rating5

    2019 at Wild Cat Conservation

    I took 2 weeks holiday from my corporate sales job to live in the JUNGLE and save the jaguars My experience volunteering in Costa Rica with GVI was honestly one of the most incredible experiences in my life. I am 29 years old and I love animals. I never studied science and had no formal education ...
    Thijs rating5

    2019 at Wild Cat Conservation

    The best way to show everyone how good my experience with GVI Jalova was is to state some facts. When I signed up for the program, I was doubting to go for 2 or 3 months. Eventually I signed up for 4. I ended up sticking around for more than 2 years. I gained many skills in wildlife identification ...
    David Kovacs rating5

    2019 at Wild Cat Conservation

    Amazing experience for anybody interested in wildlife conservation. This is perfect for someone looking to enhance their abilities in biodiversity survey techniques and conservation research best practices. Jalova is an extraordinarily beautiful place, surrounded by dense inland and coastal forest. ..
    Kenza rating4.8

    2019 at Wild Cat Conservation

    My name is Kenza, i'm 19 and I come from France. This summer, I had one of the greatest experiences of my life. I spent 6 weeks in Costa Rica on a biodiversity conservation program, With the wonderful organization GVI ! Our days were marked by different surveys, we work on the canal (with a canoe), ...

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    Amerika > Centralamerika > Costa Rica > Kekoldi

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