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This program is open now to international volunteers!
Volunteer for an incredible sloth and animal rescue center in Costa Rica! This program is open to all volunteers, including vet students.
Program Highlights:
Your schedule at a glance (minimum 1 week commitment).
Arrival day, Sunday: Airport pickup and transfer to the rescue center. Settle in your new home and meet the volunteers.
Monday: Volunteer orientation
Monday – Sunday: meaningful volunteer work at the rescue center
Thursday: Day-off to relax or to join an organized tour around Costa Rica
Sunday: Departure and transfer to the airport or continue with the program
Location of the Project: Guacima District in the Alajuela Canton, just a short drive from the Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Project length: Minimum 1 week – Maximum 12 weeks
Arrival Airport: Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Volunteer Work: Wildlife care and conservation
Age: 16 and 17 year old participants may be accepted with parental consent.
Number of Volunteers: Up to 100
Important Note: Arrival and departure day is on a Sunday.
What’s Included
Accommodations: Multiple volunteer housing options from 4 to 8 people per room with a shared bathroom. There is also an option to upgrade to a private glamping tent, private room or tiki-hut. All rooms are subject to availability.
Food: 3 delicious and healthy meals per day prepared by our private chefs (we also cater to vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free diets and all allergies).
Airport Transfers: We provide airport transfers on both arrival & departure days.
Orientation: We provide a full orientation on the first Monday. Welcome package which includes a volunteer t-shirt, carry bag, beach towel, pillowcase, water bottle and a hat or coffee mug.
Support: Comprehensive and professional pre-departure travel guidance, 24/7 GoEco emergency hotline, experienced local field team.
What’s not Included
Flights, visas (if required), travel health insurance, and personal expenses.
Costa Rica is one of the world’s most popular ecotourism destinations, because of its incredible biodiversity. Scientists estimate that Costa Rica may contain as much as 5% of the earth’s plant and animal species! Costa Rica translates to “rich coast” in Spanish for its diverse landscapes, which include rainforests, tropical and temperate forests, volcanoes, beaches, high mountains and marshy lowlands.
The Wildlife Rescue Center is in Alajuela on a 10 acre farm, just a short drive from the Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Costa Rica is a well-known destination for sustainable and nature tourism. Yet, its diverse wildlife is still under many threats. These include habitat loss because of development, electrocutions, dog and cat attacks, and illegal pet trading.
We work with one of the best wildlife organizations in Costa Rica. They dedicate themselves to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of local animals.
There is an on-site hospital staffed by dedicated vets/interns and comfortable living quarters, which can house up to 100+ volunteers. The animal enclosures include an aviary, sloth gardens, and monkey cages, all surrounded by nature. This provides the animals a place similar to their natural habitat as they recover from their wounds.
As a volunteer, you will help the local staff treat sick, injured and orphaned animals. Their primary goal is to release animals back to the wild when possible. Your volunteer tasks will include:
We encourage volunteers to advance their own individual projects. If you identify potential for a special project, we will work with you to transform your idea into action.
Internet: WiFi is available
Laundry: Laundry service is available
Accommodations: Multiple volunteer housing options from 4 to 8 people per room with a shared bathroom. There is also an option to upgrade to a private glamping tent, private room or tiki-hut. All rooms are subject to availability.
Food: 3 delicious and healthy meals per day prepared by our private chefs (we also cater to vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free diets and all allergies).
As a volunteer, you can join daily night activities, including Zumba lessons, night walks, bonfires, trivia, movie night and much more…
The program also includes weekly tours to many tourist destinations throughout the country. Some options include:
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