Wildlife & Rescue Center Support

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1 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
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  Good response rate


Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

Here is one highly recommended program for all wildlife enthusiasts. Volunteers interested in animal conservation activities can take part in this program in Costa Rica.

If you are a wildlife enthusiast and looking to provide your support and time for the welfare of animals, then this is your opportunity to fulfill your dream. Volunteering Solutions brings you the Wildlife Rescue Center Program in Costa Rica which would allow you to contribute for the welfare and ...

About the program

If you are a wildlife enthusiast and looking to provide your support and time for the welfare of animals, then this is your opportunity to fulfill your dream. Volunteering Solutions brings you the Wildlife Rescue Center Program in Costa Rica which would allow you to contribute for the welfare and preservation of Cost Rica's amazing fauna. 


Costa Rica is known for its diversified ecosystem, with more than 200 species of mammals and more than 800 species of birds. And, even though the country has only about 0.25% of the world's landmass it contains 5% of the world's biodiversity. This program is to make sure this biodiversity not only sustains but flourish cumulatively. 

Volunteers working in this program mainly work with animal victims of repossession, loss of habitat and accidents from all corners of the country who are brought in by local officials. Many are able to be back to health and released back into their natural habitat. 

As a volunteer under this program, you'd be involved in the following activities:
  • Cleaning animal cages, green area of the stands. They are usually cleaned daily and not difficult or unpleasant.
  • Food preparation for the animals and feeding them under custody.
  • Roads maintenance.
  • Maintenance of paths, infrastructure (New Cages) 
  • Cleaning of signs. 
  • Work with mostly endangered species. 
  • Learn how to work with the animals. 
  • Developing special projects 
The most important requirements for this volunteer program are: Hard working skills, being ecologically sensitive, willing to learn about new cultures and the most important one: enthusiasm. In most of the projects there will be a volunteer coordinator in charge to assign the jobs but you are welcome to help anytime you consider is needed.



Typical day

A usual routine for volunteers under this program is as follows;


Sunday      :   Arrival in San Jose and transfer to accommodation
Monday     :   Orientation session conducted by the local coordinator. Areas such as safety, things to do, placement details, local ethics, etc. will           ...

Typical day

A usual routine for volunteers under this program is as follows;


Sunday      :   Arrival in San Jose and transfer to accommodation
Monday     :   Orientation session conducted by the local coordinator. Areas such as safety, things to do, placement details, local ethics, etc. will                           be covered during this detailed session.
Tue to Fri   :   Volunteer Work
                        Breakfast - 08:00 am 
                        Leave for rescue center - 08:30 am 
                        Working hours - 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
                        Lunch - 12:00 pm
                        Dinner - 07:00 pm onward
Weekends   : Free to explore the city or take weekend excursions. The local coordinator will provide all the guidance and help to plan a perfect                            weekend getaway.

The same schedule will follow from next week onward. 


Free-time activities

Volunteers are free to visit and see places or do shopping during their free time. You can explore the local markets or travel to the beaches which can be visited on the weekends. The country offers unparalleled natural beauty, active volcanoes, rainforests, and a wide range of national parks and ...

Free-time activities

Volunteers are free to visit and see places or do shopping during their free time. You can explore the local markets or travel to the beaches which can be visited on the weekends. The country offers unparalleled natural beauty, active volcanoes, rainforests, and a wide range of national parks and eco-tourism. In addition, Costa Rica has over 1,000 miles of gorgeous white-and-black sand beaches.


In the evenings, volunteers usually get together and go out for social gatherings, eat out or just relax at the volunteer house. Weekends are free for the volunteers and you can go for short weekend trips. There’s actually so much to do in Costa Rica. Visit Nicoya Peninsula, Arenal Volcano, Corcovado National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Tabacón Hot Springs, San José, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Tortuguero National Park and much more. 

The local coordinators will be happy to help you with more information.


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

CV, Insurance and Passport

Nationality Restrictions

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

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 16:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Volunteering Solutions

The total cost for the program includes;


  • 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
  • Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
  • Pickup from San Jose International Airport and transfer to accommodation
  • Orientation on arrival
  • Accommodation 
  • Meals 
  • Internet access 

Airport Pickup at Juan Santamaria International Airport

Volunteers are picked up from the San Jose International Airport by the local coordinator or representative. Those volunteers who are arriving overland or are already in Costa Rica will be picked up at a meeting point decided beforehand. 

Accommodation

volunteers will be staying with host families. More details about the host families would be provided after you apply for the program.

Food & Beverages

Volunteers are provided with three cooked meals a day at the host family house. Local Costa Rican cuisine is a fusion of cuisines from different parts of the world. Common foods are Rice, Vegetables, Beans, Pork , Meat , Chicken etc.


Volunteers with special food requirements (such as vegan, allergic to a specific kind of food, etc.) can mention the same in their applications.

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

The program start date is also the arrival date in San Jose. So, the date that you select as your program start date will also be your exact date of arrival at the location.

Availability
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Program fees

1 week (min. stay) 973€
2 weeks 1,327€
3 weeks 1,681€
4 weeks 2,035€
8 weeks 3,450€
16 weeks 6,281€
24 weeks (max. stay) 9,111€
Average fees 676€/week

Program fees

676€ per week 1 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

1 - 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 Volunteering Solutions during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Volunteering Solutions

Fantastic 4.5 rating (44 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2007

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Sahil

About the project

Providing placements to overseas travelers under several different volunteer projects in 25 different destinations across Asia, Africa, South America and Europe.

Meet your organization

Who we are?

Volunteering Solutions was established in 2006 with the aim of changing the face of volunteer traveling, and in the last 10 years, we have had more than 15,000 volunteers who completed their journeys with life changing experiences. Nicknamed as VolSol, we provide the best volunteer and intern opportunities to interested candidates from different parts of the world, and we ensure that each of them gets the maximum out of the program they choose.

As an organization, we have a cross-cultural set up in all our offices across the world. We have people from different countries, cultures and ethnicities working for us in order to make the process of volunteer traveling smoother and more flexible.

We have dedicated coordinators at each volunteer destination, coming from different countries.We take care of the volunteer’s placement, traveling, accommodation, meals and security. 

What we do?

Currently, Volunteering Solutions operates in more than 25 countries, providing more than 100 volunteering and interning options ranging from Child Care, Teaching, Medical and Healthcare, Community Development, Marine Conservation and much more. Most of our volunteers are high school students, couples, corporate groups and individuals on their summer break or gap year.

We are in collaboration with NGOs, schools, hospitals, orphanages, HIV/AIDS clinics, women groups and other social welfare organizations all across the globe. Each of these organizations have been working at the grassroot level for years, and successfully contributed towards the development of the concerned people. VolSol has ensured that the contribution of every volunteer is counted, and there’s sustainable growth.

Our mission/vision

Our mission is to offer the most comprehensive volunteer abroad experience to travelers from all walks of life, with a vision to promote ethical and sustainable travelling. We aim to make a difference in the lives of the unprivileged people in different parts of the world and to bridge the gap between the volunteers and the host communities to establish a 'Win-Win' situation for both.

Who are we looking for?

Travelers who are flexible in their approach, dedicated to provide their time and effort, and determined to make a difference in the society. Our volunteers come from all walks of life; be it a high school student or a retired professor. Any and everyone can join our projects, as long as they have the determination to be the part of volunteering brigade. The minimum age requirement to join our programs is 17 years, while, there's no maximum age limit. One need not have any particular degree or qualification to join our programs, and all we look for is the dedication and flexibility in the volunteer. 

Please Note: For our medical programs, volunteers need to be pre-med/medical/or certified doctors.

Why choose us?

Not only our placements are the safest, but also are one of the most affordable all over the world. Our credibility reflects from not only as a registered member of WYSE Travel Confederation, but also from the 11k+ satisfied volunteers whom we have placed in the last over a decade of our operations. 

For the internship programs, participants opting for Medical and Healthcare projects get to work with professionals and learn how to deal in emergency situations. Our internship programs are crafted and designed in a way that every participant gets to know about the medical scenario of the particular country. It is both an inward and outward journey - inward, as you’ll get to learn a lot through first hand experience, and outward, as the society will be benefitted by your contribution.

44 reviews · rating4.5

Valeria Carcaiso rating4.8

2024 at Teach English to Young Monks

I stayed in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for two weeks. I really wish I could stay there more, because I had a wonderful experience and a longer program would have made it even greater. I supported a Thai teacher at Chetupon Suksa School, helping novice Buddhist monks to learn English. The kids were ...
Jana Bosschaerts rating4

2024 at Inca Trail Adventure & Children Support

We vonden het een mooie en interessante ervaring om kennis te maken met de werking van het kleuterschooltje. Het gastgezin was fantastisch. Carla en Eli hebben ons in alles geholpen. Ook de verdere familie stond altijd klaar voor ons. We vonden het jammer dat we uiteindelijk niet zo veel dagen naar ...
Lea Haller rating4.8

2023 at Support the Sea Turtle Ecosystem

It was different then excepted, but amazing. I loved the turtles and already miss them soo much. Even tho the turtles were amazing, they were not the best part of my trip. The people in the Aasha House made it so Spezial and every single day to an amazing day which I will never forget. It was the ...
Uzma Ijaz rating3

2023 at Medical & Healthcare Assistant

Cusco is a beautiful city and I felt so thankful being able to be there. After work I had plenty of free time to explore the city and do excursions during the weekends. Note: only partake in this program if you are fluent in Spanish! No one at the clinic spoke any English nor did my host family. I ...
Mari Den rating2.8

2023 at Childcare & Social Welfare Work

It was a amazing expierience and there is so much to do in capetown, however it would have been amazing To spend more time with the children in the townships instead of the privat kindergarten :) ...
I had an excellent time in Sri Lanka. The turtle project was amazing and the staff made us feel welcome. The house is great and the location is excellent. I am already looking to do more programs later in summer! The booking process was simple and fast, I had good support from Sahil and the team at ...

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