FIRST AND FOREMOST
Our goal is for you to enjoy and learn from your experience with us. Although this is a "working" holiday/vacation, we strive to make it a very positive experience and something you will remember for years to come as very happy memory.
DURATION
Minimum of 6 nights. Beyond that, we welcome you to stay with us as long as you'd like. Non refundable 50% deposit must be made when booking your dates.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Volunteer house - $300.00 per week (per person).
Fully furnished; 3 shared bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, porch and patio.
The rescue center is located 30 seconds by foot away from the volunteer house.
Within 10 minutes walking distance, there is a local Pulperia (convenience store) where you can purchase basic groceries. We are happy to drive you to town at least once a week for grocery shopping. If you choose to walk to town, it is about a forty minute walk.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday
7a.m. - 11a.m.
2p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Schedules/hours can vary depending on your responsibilities at the time, i.e., if you're not comfortable working inside a habitat with the birds, you can work a later schedule working outside the habitats. If you prefer to help with gardening/tree planting, trail construction, or ???, we will do our best to accommodate you.
TASKS:
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Making bird toys
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Raking habitats
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Feeding the birds
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Maintenance of habitats
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Trail construction and maintenance
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Planting trees on the property
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Washing food stations and habitats
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Hand feeing babies or sick/injured birds
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Collecting fruits and nuts from the property
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Cutting veggies, fruit and cooking for the birds
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Veterinary services if qualified
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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You will work in and outside the aviary with free fllying parrots. They are social animals and might land on you. They may even nip and poop on you.
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It can be a busy, variable, and sometimes loud work environment.
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Noise associated with parrot squawking, chirping and flying.
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Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, push, pull, and walk on uneven surfaces.
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Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind and heat).
WHAT TO BRING:
Work clothes (Note the weather information below)
Work shoes/boots (i.e. hiking boots, rubber boots)
Umbrella/poncho/rain gear
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Bath towels
Bedding
Weekly laundry service
THINGS TO DO ON YOUR DAYS OFF
Once a month the PRC will offer an optional day excursion for purchase, such as a field trip to see wild scarlet macaws at Punta Leona beach, or a duty free shopping trip to nearby Panama. Whale watching, ATV tours, ziplining – lots of options, depending on the interests of the visiting volunteers.
LOCATION
The rescue center is located in Santa Teresa, Sabalito, Coto Brus, Puntarenas, We will send you the exact location via WhatsApp.
GETTING TO THE SANCTUARY
Once you arrive at the Juan Santamaria International Airport there’s a couple of different options of how to get here.
Take a bus from San Jose to San Vito. We will pick you up and then bring you directly to the rescue center. Total trip time est. 6 hours.