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SHORT VERSION (long version below if you have the time)
What is included
+fee $250 for administration .
+pick up at airport and taken to quest home and introduction to family. Airport is about 1 1/2 hour ride to La Marina.
+$13. per day. Room and board in a private home.includes 3 meals . Warm friendly families near La Marina. Usually you will stay only short bus ride of about 5 minutes to La Marina. . La Marina is located in a safe area. Residential with farms. 2 shopping towns 10-15 minutes away. In towns anything you need can be obtained.. Many restaurants and even a movie theater.
+buses are very inexpensive , reliable and frequest. They go all over the country.
+meet other volunteers from all over the world. Very limited number . Maximum is about 6 people
+work with mostly endangered species. a team of 5 on staff zookeepers will help and explain what to do. learn how to work with the animals . You never know what animals are going to be brought in that need help. In many cases you can assist.
+jobs include: cleaning cages. they are usually cleaned daily and not difficult or unpleasant .. This is not a petting zoo,so interaction with the animals happens,but most of the times the animals are kept in cages.
+feeding animals
+painting
+ special skills are always welcome. We would need to arrange a project ahead of time to have materials. At least 2 months notice would be appreciated. Woodwork , mansonary, electrical, plumbing. No special skill? How about just a desire to enjoy working with the many unique animals. Get an opportunity most people will never have a chance to experience.
Minimum stay is usually 2 weeks and then stay as long as you like. Shorter than 2 weeks is not suggested, as it takes 2-4 days to get into the routine.
+veternary doctors. We welcome vets to assist us. Special arrangements can be made.. If you are a student looking to gain skills or work with our vet, this usually does not work out. Our vet is on call and does not speak english.. Sometimes special arrangements can be made so do inquire.
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long version
Just a thought! Do you have some time and would like to do something to benifit yourself and animals? It will be an experience like no other.
You can also work to either learn or improve spanish Only Juan Jose speaks english. Otherwise you will only be able to talk to yourself and the animals. You can then either call yourself Dr. Doolittle or crazy.
If you look in the lower middle of the picture, you will see a Toucan trying to get a free meal.
Do something to help the world... Become a wildlife volunteer.
The Rescue Center can only accept up to 7 volunteers at a time, so please book as far in advance as possible for busy periods of time. Last minute openings are also available.
Email Juan Jose to get more information . You can also contact Paul via email or at the addresses below. If you live in the states, Paul Sudenfield would be glad to call you to give you more information. 781-710-0173
what is included for you as a volunteer
Andministration fee is $250. 100% of this money goes directly toward helping support the Rescue Center and your transportation, if required. If you are only staying a week or two , adjustments can be made.
Pick up at airport in San Jose. volunteer usually take bus back to airport. Other arrangements can be made.
Room and board at a warm and friendly host family nearby. Most of the host families do not speak english, so it is a good chance to learn spanish. Within walking distance or a short bus ride. Buses are frequest and very reasonable. Room and board is $13 U.S. dolars a day. 3 meals per day are included. You will prepare your lunch which you will bring your lunch to La Marina
These are very nice families Yyou may make long lasting friendships with them
If you wish to stay at a very nice local hotel, arrangements can be made.
What should I bring?
Work clothing such as: Jeans (don't bring shorts to work in) Shirts , long and short. Rain gear. remember it is in the rain forest. Some seasons have much more rain than others. Bring boots as it can get muddy. Don't bring insulated boots, they will be too hot.. If you can not get farmers rubber boots, you can buy them when you get here. Insect spray. Bugs aren't really a bad problem, but you might want to use it anyway. If you go to the hot springs you should bring shorts or a bathing suit. It is a very casual atmosphere. Even if you go out to dinner or to a bar dressy clothes are not necessary. Costa Rica is a safe country. However, petty crime is a problem. Don't bring fancy jewelry. Should you bring electronic equipment be careful not to leave anything unattended and don't show off your valuables. I am not trying to scare anyone. At home you have to be careful also. You will feel comfortable in Costa Rica, just be aware.
If you forget anything at home, don't worry this is not a third work country, you can buy anything you need downtown. 10 minutes away by bus.
Volunteer Schedule
Hours of work: 7am - 3pm -monday to friday. If you would like to work weekends that can be arranged. Exact times can be adjusted depending on bus schedules.
Duties:
Clean cages , prepare and feed animals.Some of the cages, or enclosures, may be old but they are kept very clean to begin with. Therefor cleaning a cage is not an unpleasant job. You might even strike up a friendship with a monkey , bird or other animal, possibly maybe another human.
Other duties: f there are aother skills you can perform such as construction , paint ,artwork ,or other skills, we would be more that glad to make use of your services
Phone service:
Pay phones are readily available. You will need to purchase a calling card in Costa Rica to use there. If you purchase it outside the country it will not work .The phone calls to the states are 20-30 cents per minute.
Age of volunteers:
Many volunteers are just out of high school or college. However: We do have many mature people also. One thing all age group have is a love of nature and want to help in their own way to protect endangered animals. If you have a special skill you would like to use while visiting us, please let us know.
Small children are not suggested, as they can not be watcihed and could get too close to the animals. This could cause a dangerous situation for both humans and animals.
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What else can I do when not working?
It is quite common for the volunteers to get together and do things as groups.
On your days off or at night you can go explore
some of the following suggestions:
Public Bus transportation is safe , cheap, frequest, reliable
Many restaurants ,bars, and nightclubs to socialize in evenings.
time to places below by bus:
cuidad cuisada
La Fortuna, Arenal Volcao
Agua zarcas
other places to go
San Jose
Local hot springs. very close , very inexpensive, great fun. Food and beverages are also available.
There is a Catholic Church about 5 minute bus ride downtown Aqua Zarcas
there also is a chuch next to La Marina . I am getting the info on other denominations of houses of worship in the area.
There are 3 Jewish Temples in San Jose
other places
Shopping in nearby towns, The shopping areas is quite modern and anything you might need can be found there.
Lastly
You will have a great time .
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