Macaw Conservation Volunteer in Costa Rica! :)

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L'expérience

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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Ce que vous offrez

32 heures d'aide par semaine

Soins aux animaux: Aider à surveiller et prendre soin des animaux.

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Ce que vous recevez

2 jours de congé par semaine

Chambre privée: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre privée. En d'autres termes, une chambre rien que pour vous.

Dortoir partagé: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre partagée, ce qui signifie que vous partagerez la même chambre avec d'autres voyageurs.

Laverie Gratuite: Vous pouvez utiliser notre buanderie librement.

Utilisez notre cuisine équipée: N'hésitez pas à utiliser notre cuisine et préparer vos propres délicieux repas.

Accès Internet Basique: Internet à vitesse basique pour travailler à distance

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Exigences

Intermédiaire Anglais ou Intermédiaire Espagnol

Plus de 18 ans

Accueille les volontaires solo, les couples et les partenaires de volontaires

Assurance voyage

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Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa

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Détails du programme

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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Activités et horaires

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