Animal Shelter Alajuela, Costa Rica

5.0
(4 reviews)4

🐾🌿 Volunteer at a Wildlife Rescue Center in Costa Rica

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
4 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

8h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

US$ 35

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

La cuota incluye el programa de voluntariado con desayuno, almuerzo, cena, wifi, lavandería, zonas verdes de relajación, actividades de recreación, duchas con agua caliente y más.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
10 weeks

The Experience

Make a Real Impact 🇨🇷 Have you ever dreamed of working closely with wildlife and contributing to a meaningful cause? Join our Wildlife Rescue Center in Costa Rica and be part of a life-changing mission: rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing animals back into their natural habitat 🌎💚

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Animal Shelter

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Get in touch with nature
  • 4 Meeting international travelers
  • 2 Meeting locals
  • 2 Immersing in the local culture
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness
  • 1 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2 13. Climate action
  • 1 5. Gender equality
Delmaliz

Puerto Rico

5

Staff were very friendly. Volunteers are very nice and I was lucky to have an organized team. The volunteer coordinator assigned the tasks by team in the morning. Prepare to get your hands dirty 😂 Definitely bring clothes to get dirty and shoes with good grip that don't slip. It felt very nice to contribute to the shelter care (preparing their food for example).

28 days ago

Sarah

United States

5

Okay, let's start off with the more complicated stuff. the shelter is hot and sweaty. There were bugs and rashes (Oh my) But obviously that's not the fault of the facility, just something to keep in mind if you aren't from the climate. The facility was all right. The work was standard (preparing and delivering food for the animals and washing dishes) Where the program really shined was the group of accepting, funny, and great volunteers we had at the time. They made me laugh so hard my sides hurt. They listened to each other and helped each other. I almost didn't want to leave 😭

about 1 month ago

nora

Ireland

5

I had a great time at CRARC!! I met a lot of really cool and interesting people with different stories. The work is reasonable, and the animals are fascinating to work with. Definitely recommend!

3 months ago

Mahault

France

4

Bonne ambiance, tout le monde était très gentils, mais travaux répétitifs ( préparer la nourriture et déposer les bols dans les cages, et préparez vous à ramasser des feuilles mortes tous les jours. À moins d'être étudiant en véto ou d'être mexicain et de bien vous entendre avec le patron vous n'irez pas en clinique soit le meilleur travail ( s'occuper des animaux blessés, nourrir les bébés ect ). Il faudrait aussi agrandir les cages qui sont petites surtout les oiseaux ne peuvent pas voler. On se croit un peu au zoo parfois c'est dommage .. trop de volontaires pr peu de travail ..

2 months ago

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