Macaw Conservation Volunteer in Costa Rica! :)

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La experiencia

Macaw populations have declined significantly over the past decades. The main causes are illegal poaching for the pet trade and the loss of mature forest habitat, which they rely on for feeding and nesting.
MRN's vision is to see a future with thriving parrot populations in healthy, connected forests, across their former ranges.

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Que ofreces?

32 horas de ayuda por semana

Cuidado de Animales: Ayuda a cuidar mascotas.

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Lo que obtienes

2 dias libres por semana

Habitación privada: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto privado. Sí, un cuarto solo para ti.

Habitación compartida: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otros viajeros.

Puedes usar libremente nuestra lavandería.: Hay un lugar especial donde se lava la ropa sin costo.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.

Internet Básica: Internet de velocidad básica para trabajar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglés Intermedio o Español Intermedio

Más de 18 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

Seguro de viaje

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Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

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Programa detallado

As a volunteer, you'll play a vital role in caring for and feeding the birds, providing them with enrichment, and maintaining the aviaries. This unique opportunity allows you to help preserve endangered parrot species, while immersing yourself in the beauty of Costa Rica's natures, practicing your Spanish, and getting to know the rich Costa Rican culture.

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Actividades & Turnos

Volunteer Duties:

• Daily food preparation and feeding of captive breeding birds, pre-release birds and supplementary feeding of the released flock

•Regular site maintenance including aviary cleaning, providing perches and enrichment for captive birds and various other husbandry tasks

• Monitoring the health and behavior of captive birds

•Different general maintenance or development tasks may be assigned depending on our current needs and the skills and abilities of volunteers

Work week:
5:30am -7am - clean and feed the birds
8:30 - 11 am - work in aviaries, e.g. building enrichment, perching, foraging.
2pm-4pm - clean and feed the birds

We have 1.5 days off a week

Here you can find videos of our accommodations and some testimonials from the people who have joined us :

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MJU5XwEkO1pJS5rOQtnNtgJPu5HMJWl7?usp=drive_link