La Tortuga Feliz – Costa Rica

February 25, 2013 by Sinead Leave a Comment

I recently finished volunteering for 3 months with a non profit protecting sea turtles in costa rica and I really want to spread the word. Working with La Tortuga Feliz was definitely one of the most rewarding experience of my life. My daily activities included beach patrolling and hatchery work. Living conditions were basic as expected, however, the amazing food was a welcome surprise. The rewards not only consisted of the opportunity to bond with a diverse group of people but also to actively participate in an organisation that truly helps both the marine wildlife and the local community. If anyone is interested in CHEAP voluntary work in central/south America, I couldn’t recommend LTF more.

http://www.latortugafeliz.com

Filed Under: Animals, Costa Rica, Environment

Wildlife Rescue Center in Moin Costa Rica

January 3, 2013 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Hello,
We area a wildlife rescue center in Moin. Follow us on twitter @CRWSvanessa and http://www.facebook.com/costaricawildlifesanctuary?ref=hl and GET DISCOUNTS.

Much of the work that takes place at the Rescue Center is in the Nursery, hospital and cages, where recently-received animals need immediate attention and special diets and medicines. Baby monkeys and sloths depressed by their separation from their mother must be cuddled and fed by hand. This is what we call babysitting times.

In addition to the regular daily feeding and care of the animals, usually has special on-going activities in which volunteers can participate. These activities include:

- Construction of cages or extra buildings;
- Gathering of wild foods for the animals;
- Research into the wild diets of the animals;
- Giving tours and creating educational exhibits;
- Participating in additional environmental education activities and community projects;
- Volunteers also make cage and enclosure improvements or “enrichments” by adding toys, perches and other stimuli that help the animal in their rehabilitation process.
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Filed Under: Animals, Costa Rica Tagged With: Animals, Costa Rica, volunteer, volunteer wildlife rescue center

WIDECAST Costa Rica

November 18, 2012 by wahba Leave a Comment

I would like to introduce you to our organization WIDECAST Costa Rica, a NGO that works for the Conservation, Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation of Sea Turtles on the Caribbean and Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.

WIDECAST, an expert network of biologists, managers, community leaders and educators in more than 40 nations and territories, is committed to an integrated, regional capacity that ensures the recovery and sustainable management of depleted sea turtle populations.

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Volunteer Intern Opportunities with Tropical Adventures – Costa Rica

September 11, 2012 by Tropical Adventures Foundation 3 Comments

Volunteer Abroad with Tropical Adventures

Tropical Adventures is happy to announce that we have great internship opportunities! Casa Milagro & Tropical Adventures are in an exciting time of growth and positive energy!

It is a great time to join the growing and close-knit team in the heart of Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Currently we are offering the following 8 internship positions below. We are looking for motivated individuals who can stay with us for at least 3 months.
These are unpaid positions, however we do provide some benefits. If you are interested, please contact us for more details by sending an email to intern@tropicaladventures.com.

Graphic Design / Visual Media Intern

Marketing Intern

Field Coordinator (Sea Turtles)

International Program Development Intern

Campus Program Development Intern

Grant Writer Intern

Community Center Coordinator

Operations Specialist Intern

Thank you!

Filed Under: Costa Rica

Volunteer building earthships/farming at Sanctuary Farm, Costa Rica

September 11, 2012 by Melissa Lintern Leave a Comment

Earthship – Shelter built from Recycled Materials!

We are looking for volunteers for our art collective and organic farm near Orosi, 25mins from Cartago, where we are constructing earthships which are buildings made from recycled materials, as well as other structures such as tipis and yurts. We would like creative, self-motivated volunteers to join us, and help build or farm. Our ‘building season’ starts in December, at the end of the rainy season when it is more practical to get materials, people and supplies to the farm and work on a range of projects outdoors.

The project is in the early stages so conditions are basic, but our ultimate goal is to create a bartering community along the lines of Burning Man’s “Black Rock City”. The project has been growing little by little over the last few years. Frank, the owner and founder of this project is building his house on the farm while at the same time helping other volunteers on their projects.
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