Animal Rescue and Conservation

Program Description

Travel to the luscious rainforests of Costa Rica and be part of a committed team that works on the preservation of the local wildlife. Costa Rica has a lot to offer, but due to deforestation and relaxed conservation efforts many of the natural wildlife have been over hunted and their survival is limited. Volunteers will work in national parks across the country working on various conservation projects. There are two centers where volunteers work, the Wildlife Rescue Center and Paradero Animal Rescue Center. Each Center receives injured, sick, or orphaned animals, which are then rehabilitated and released into the wild. Volunteers will have a variety of responsibilities such as preparing food for the animals, maintaining enclosures and trails, and providing information to visitors at the center. Days are long and tiring, but it is very rewarding work and volunteers will be able to see the changes they’re making.

Highlights

1. Explore the beautiful Costa Rican countryside and discover the dense rainforests filled with a variety of wildlife and then continue onto beautiful white sand beaches.
2. Take part in an intensive cultural immersion and Spanish language course before your project begins.
3. Gain hands-on experience working with injured or sick animals and the process of rehabilitating them.

Qualifications

Age: 18 years +
Length of Stay: Minimum 3 weeks stay (1 week orientation/Spanish course + 2 weeks at wildlife project)
Language: English, basic conversational Spanish

Volunteer Types

What`s Included

Accommodation: San Carlos: home-stay; Moin: shared rooms in cabins
Food: 2 meals a day during Spanish course and 3 meals a day during project
Support: Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support
Airport Transfers: Included on arrival and departure in San Jose
Orientation: Cultural immersion and Spanish lessons in San Jose
Pre-Departure Kit: Full project details will be sent following registration
Insurance : Comprehensive travel health insurance with volunteer abroad coverage