Endangered Animals Road To Freedom Internship

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2 - 20 semaines  ·  Âge 18 - 50+

rating  Esceptionnel 4.9  · 
  Vérifié par Volunteer World
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Clou

  • Working with teams to monitor and release critically endangered and rescued Spider Monkeys, Howler Monkeys, Capuchin Monkeys, Peccaries, Macaws, Parrots, and more
  • Collecting data during the prerelease process to help us determine release fitness and monitor the animals post-release to ensure their long-term survival
  • Prepare food, refill wildlife feeding stations, and quantify how much has been eaten

Clou

  • Working with teams to monitor and release critically endangered and rescued Spider Monkeys, Howler Monkeys, Capuchin Monkeys, Peccaries, Macaws, Parrots, and more
  • Collecting data during the prerelease process to help us determine release fitness and monitor the animals post-release to ensure their long-term survival
  • Prepare food, refill wildlife feeding stations, and quantify how much has been eaten
  • Conceptualize, create, and implement environmental enrichment activities for the animals in pre-release
  • Identify and collect natural foods to teach the animals to forage for food post-release


  • Particulièrement approprié pour

    Âge 18+
    Seul voyageur
    Couples
    50+

    À propos du programme

    Our Internship gives you the unique opportunity to not only see, but to play an active part in what we call: The Road to Freedom.

    Road to Freedom Internship

    Our Bosque Escondido internship gives you the unique opportunity to not only see, but to play an active part in what we call: The Road to Freedom. Our Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center in La Garita, Alajuela receives hundreds of primates and other animals that have been ...

    À propos du programme

    Road to Freedom Internship

    Our Bosque Escondido internship gives you the unique opportunity to not only see, but to play an active part in what we call: The Road to Freedom. Our Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center in La Garita, Alajuela receives hundreds of primates and other animals that have been rescued from the pet trade, injured, sick, or orphaned. It is at Bosque Escondido on the Nicoya Peninsula that we see the fruition of our team’s hard work, and aid the animals in their release and their second chance at life in the wild, the final step on their Road to Freedom.

    If needed, we are happy to help you design a program that meets your university’s academic requirements for credit. 


    Recommendations

    • Health insurance while in Costa Rica

    • Basic Spanish proficiency is helpful but all our internships are conducted in English

    • Tolerance for various field conditions (heat, humidity, rain)


    What you will be doing

    • Working with teams to monitor and release critically endangered and rescued Spider Monkeys, Howler Monkeys, Capuchin Monkeys, Peccaries, Macaws, Parrots, and more

    • Collecting data during the prerelease process to help us determine release fitness

    • Monitor the animals post-release to ensure their long-term survival 

    • Prepare food, refill wildlife feeding stations, and quantify how much has been eaten 

    • Conceptualize, create, and implement environmental enrichment activities for the animals in pre-release 

    • Identify and collect natural foods to teach the animals to forage for food post-release

    • Personal Project: Volunteers who stay 8 weeks or longer, have the opportunity to create and carry out a personal project based on an area of their interest or conduct research for your University 


    Knowledge and Skills that will be developed

    • Ethical wildlife conservation and critically endangered species practices

    • Wildlife behavioral observations 

    • Data collection and analysis

    • Wildlife tracking techniques

    • Learn how to utilize the ZooMonitor program

    • Ability to identify and collect various natural foods for wildlife 

    • Ability to conceptualize, create, and implement environmental enrichment for wildlife 

    • Field experience alongside experts

    Certificate and University Credit: If you stay a month or longer, you have the opportunity to receive a certificate of completion. We are happy to help you design a program that meets your university’s academic requirements for credit.



    Journée typique

    Example schedule

    Every day is different, but here is a sample of what you might expect:

    • 6:00 - 7:00: Collect natural foods for the animals in prerelease habitats
    • 7:00 - 8:00: Observe macaws, parrots, or monkeys at the feeding stations and record data
    • 8:00 - 9:00: Breakfast
    • 9:00 - 12:00: Create and ...

    Journée typique

    Example schedule

    Every day is different, but here is a sample of what you might expect:

    • 6:00 - 7:00: Collect natural foods for the animals in prerelease habitats
    • 7:00 - 8:00: Observe macaws, parrots, or monkeys at the feeding stations and record data
    • 8:00 - 9:00: Breakfast
    • 9:00 - 12:00: Create and implement environmental enrichment for animals in prerelease habitats
    • 1:00 - 2:00: Lunch
    • 2:00 - 4:30: Tracking and data collection of Spider Monkey troops
    • 6:00 - 7:00: Dinner

    Activités de loisirs

    After-hours activities: Game nights, movie nights, workshops, and more
    Days off: Interns have two days off a week. On days off you have the opportunity to travel in Costa Rica. We can recommend beaches, hikes, trips, and more!

    Activités de loisirs

    After-hours activities: Game nights, movie nights, workshops, and more
    Days off: Interns have two days off a week. On days off you have the opportunity to travel in Costa Rica. We can recommend beaches, hikes, trips, and more!

    Conditions

    Conditions

    Âge minimum: 18 ans

    Pour participer à ce programme tu dois avoir au moins 18 ans quand le programme commence. Il peut y avoir des exceptions si tu peux montrer la permission de ton tuteur légal ou si tu es accompagné(e) par l'un de tes parents.

    Compétences linguistiques

    Tu dois parler Anglais (niveau moyen)

    Restrictions de Nationalité

    Aucune restriction. De l'aide venant de tous les coins du monde est bienvenu.

    Autres Compétences

    - Interest in Conservation, Endangered Species Rehabilitation, Biology, Ecology, and/or Forestry - Respect for and commitment to Rescate aims, objectives, and ethos - A positive “can-do” attitude and the ability to work well in a globally diverse team environment - The ability to work calmly around animals in a respectful and humane matter - Moderate degree of physical fitness

    Engagement horaire

    Nous avons besoin de ton aide pour lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi

    Services inclus

    Services inclus

    Services de Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center

    Accommodation and food & drinks are included in the fees.

    Logement

    Provided by Rescate. Interns will live in a newly renovated shared housing unit. Accommodations include utilities, Wifi, laundry, bathrooms, showers, shared kitchen and social area

    Aliments & Boissons

    3 meals a day are provided 7 days a week. (Special dietary requirements can be accommodated on request)

    Accès à Internet

    Bon accès sur le site du projet

    NE SONT inclus dans le prix:

    NE SONT inclus dans le prix:

    Transfert de l'aéroport Juan Santamaria International Airport

    Le transfert de l'aéroport n'est pas inclus dans les frais non plus.

    Billets d'avion

    L'aéroport le plus proche est Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) à San Jose. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Costa Rica. TROUVER DES VOLS PAS CHERS

    Assurance Voyage

    Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Costa Rica te protège en cas de situation imprévue. OBTENIR UN DEVIS

    Vaccins

    Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Costa Rica, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Costa Rica. INFOS VACCINS

    Informations sur l'arrivée

    The program is available from June 16th on.

    Disponibilité
    janv. févr. mars avril mai juin juil. août sept. oct. nov. déc.

    Frais de Programme

    2 semaines (durée min.) 998€
    3 semaines 1 471€
    4 semaines 1 945€
    5 semaines 2 394€
    6 semaines 2 843€
    7 semaines 3 292€
    8 semaines 3 741€
    9 semaines 4 165€
    20 semaines (durée max.) 8 728€
    Prix moyen 467€/semaine

    Frais de Programme

    467€ par semaine 2 - 20 semaines Âge 18 - 50+

    Méthodes de payement

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    PAS DE FRAIS DE CARTE DE CRÉDIT


    Durée

    2 - 20 semaines

    Acompte

    L'acompte sert à réserver ta place avec l'organisation. Les paiements sont effectués par Paypal, notre partenaire de confiance pour les solutions de paiements internationales. Si tu n'as pas Paypal, tu peux également utiliser ta carte de crédit.


    Paiement final

    Le paiement du montant restant doit être organisé avec Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center durant le processus de candidature. Très souvent ce paiement est effectué par virement bancaire ou en espèces.


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    Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center

    Esceptionnel 4.9 rating (18 avis)

    Non lucratif - fondée en 1989

    Vérifié par Volunteer World

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    Jeanne Marie Pittman

    Langues parlées: Anglais

    Sur le projet

    Costa Ricas largest wildlife sanctuary encompassing a Rehabilitation Center, Endangered Species Breeding Center, Lifetime care sanctuary and two release sites.

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    Who We Are

    Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center (formerly Rescate Animal Zooave) is a registered non-profit wildlife rehabilitation facility founded in 1989 and located on 34 acres of natural tropical forest in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica.


    What We Do

    Our mission is to protect and restore the country’s biodiversity through wildlife rehabilitation, endangered species breeding, habitat preservation and the provision of lifetime care for truly non-releasable animals.

    There are three main centers at Rescate’s facility in Alajuela:

    1.      A state-of-the-art Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

    2.      An Endangered Species Breeding Center

    3.      A Lifetime Care Sanctuary with more than 125 species of animals.

    Over 2,700 wild animals are admitted to Rescate on an annual basis including sloths, jaguars, monkeys, tapirs, pumas and coyotes as well as a wide variety of birds, small mammals and reptiles. 

    Roughly 2% of the birds, mammals, and reptiles that have been rescued cannot be released due to health or behavioral reasons. Non-releasable endangered species in the Endangered Species Breeding Center have an opportunity to contribute to the survival of their species through successful breeding and release of off-spring. Non-releasable wildlife of other species are provided with lifetime sanctuary in the Lifetime Care Sanctuary.

    Where we work? 

    We are located in Alajuela, Costa Rica just 20 minutes from the main international airport. Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center is a lush green forest that provides a natural environment to our resident animals. Costa Rica is known for it’s incredible biodiversity and there are beautiful views at almost every turn. As we are so close to San Jose it’s possible to get a bus to just about everywhere in the country!


    Who are we looking for?

    We are looking for people passionate about animal welfare and conservation who would like to learn more about real-world conservation and improve the lives of animals.


    Why choose us?

    Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Costa Rica and we are one of only two sanctuaries in Costa accredited by GFAS (Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries). There is no other organisation in Costa Rica that provides the opportunity to experience a sanctuary, rehabilitation center, endangered species breeding center and two release sites! 

    18 avis · rating4.9

    Julie Bouchard rating5

    2022 at Wildlife Internship

    I spent 2 weeks as a wildlife intern. Living at the site and participating in the care of so many animals was amazing. The work was physical at times. The entire staff was awesome and always willing to teach me about the wildlife and also improve my Spanish. I highly recommend this experience ...
    Ana Luiza Versiani rating5

    2022 at Wildlife Internship

    Amazing experience. We loved our stay at this place. It's very organized and they are doing a serious work on helping wild animals in Costa Rica. I highly recomend it. Nice people, good lodging, nice food, beautiful place. We were so happy to have chosen this particular place. ..
    Dana Kumprechtova rating4.8

    2022 at Wildlife Internship

    I volunteered at Rescate Animal ZooAve for 3 weeks and enjoyed this experience tremendously. The centre is highly professional and the care of animals is excellent. Many rescued animals (or their offspring) are released back into the wild at the Rescate Animal release sites, at one of which I also ...
    Abigel Fekete rating4.8

    2022 at Wildlife Internship

    Really enjoyed my stay at the rescue center, got to meet incredibly knowledgeable people, have had marvelous experiences during my 8 days. I wished the food they served for the volunteers was better. ..
    Serena rating5

    2021 at Wildlife Internship

    When I came to Costa Rica for this internship, I was nervous. I didn’t know what to expect. I expected to see a few cool animals and mostly ask questions and ask if I could jump in at times. I was hoping to be able to do as much hands on as possible, but I didn’t expect to be able to at first. I ...
    Kade Hudgins rating5

    2021 at Wildlife Internship

    My time at rescate was amazing and is truly a time I will not forget! Working along side other volunteers and learning from Phil and Sophie has pushed me to want to continue my journey in conservation. I highly recommend this program for anybody who wants to get into conservation, or even to just ...

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