Costa Rica, a destination for sustainable tourism, is perfect for nature and animal lovers. The country boasts countless protected natural parks, ensuring wildlife preservation and allowing animals to live freely in their natural habitat.
This animal rescue center is located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, near Puerto Viejo. It serves as a sanctuary for sick, injured, or orphaned animals. The center primarily focuses on:
It provides veterinary services and continuous care to animals, aiming to release them back into the rainforest whenever possible.
This center also operates a rescue facility where educational workshops and awareness sessions are offered to visitors. It is a place to interact with animals and people, work as a team, and gain valuable experience.
The center owns 49 hectares of primary forest (an area with no visible signs of human activity). This wildlife reserve is an ideal space to release many rehabilitated animals into a healthy, natural environment without human interaction.
The rescue center welcomes visitors throughout the week, and the animals require daily attention. Volunteers coordinate their workdays on a five-day schedule. You may work on weekends but will always have two days off during the week.
The work typically starts at 7:30 AM and ends around 4:00 PM, with a lunch break (exact hours may vary depending on tasks).
Your tasks include:
Daily tasks are distributed among volunteers, allowing rotation between different duties.
The staff and on-site volunteers play a crucial role in monitoring the rehabilitation process, ensuring that released animals are safe and well-fed until they are fully ready to live independently.
Volunteers do not come into contact with dangerous animals; only experienced staff members are authorized to handle them. Volunteer safety is a top priority.
On your arrival day, you will attend an orientation session where you will receive essential information, tour the facilities, and meet the team and other volunteers.
A dedicated support team is available on-site at all times to assist with any requests or needs.
Arrival every Sunday, all year round
Duration during the week | Budget total mission |
|---|---|
4 weeks | 1624 € |
5 weeks | 1929 € |
6 weeks | 2164 € |
7 weeks | 2399 € |
8 weeks | 2684 € |
9 weeks | 2969 € |
10 weeks | 3304 € |
11 weeks | 3589 € |
12 weeks | 3874 € |
– Dormitory (shred rooms) At the rescue and rehabilitation centers, all services are included to ensure cleanliness and safety for the comfort of volunteers. – Each room includes 4 single beds with high-quality mattresses, mosquito nets, an individual reading light, power outlets for charging devices, and a lockable storage space. – Each dormitory has its own bathroom with 1 toilet and 1 hot water shower. – Bed linens and towels are provided and washed regularly. – Wi-Fi. – Cleaning service. – Washing machines available at an extra cost (approximately 8 USD per load). – Common area for relaxing and socializing with other volunteers.
You will arrive in San José on Saturday. You will spend one night in San José and then take a bus on Sunday to the project site at your own expense.
– Minimum stay of 4 weeks
– Must be in good physical condition (and bring appropriate clothing for the tasks)
– Intermediate English level
– 18 years old
