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32h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
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Availability
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- 4 weeks
The Experience
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.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Travel insurance
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
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How this experience will transform you
- 9 Meeting international travelers
- 8 Get in touch with nature
- 7 Developing environmental awareness
- 5 Meeting locals
- 5 Immersing in the local culture
- 4 Learning about sustainability
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- 8 15. Life on land
Tessa
Canada
Amy and Nisha were such wonderful hosts. It's amazing to learn from people who care so much about the macaws. This is an incredible experience for anyone who wants to enter the conservation world and get real hands on experience.
about 1 month ago
Ehuniz
United States
This was a truly meaningful community experience. Everyone came together to learn from one another and work tirelessly in support of the mission. The birds received exceptional care from an incredibly dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
about 1 month ago
Macaw Recovery Network replied
Gracias Ehuniz, has sido una voluntaria extraordinaria, cuando vuelvas a Costa Rica por favor no olvides visitarnos :)
Lydia
United States
My month volunteering at MRN was genuinely one of the best of my life. I made friends that became like family to me, and I will never forget the time I spent with them. Getting to work with the birds and see their individual personalities was amazing and such a fulfilling experience! The staff is wonderful and so accommodating. They were very professional during unexpected situations. I could not have imagined a better experience for myself, and I would absolutely recommend MRN to anyone! I will miss this place and these people so dearly. Thank you for everything!
about 2 months ago
Macaw Recovery Network replied
Hola Lydia, gracias por compartir tu experiencia. Has sido una voluntaria excepcional . Esperamos que puedas volver, seríamos muy felices.
Ella-Rose
United Kingdom
I was picked up by bird manger, Amy who straight away made me feel welcome and part of the team. Over my experience I learnt a lot about the birds and really connected with the team who were there during work time and free time to do to the beach, bar, football, family dinners and more. There was a period of time I wasn't feeling well and I got so much support from the team. It was great to know that these people truly care about you and you're not just volunteers, but friends. Overall my experience was definitely better than I ever imagined and now I'm leaving with 100 unique memories.
2 months ago
Macaw Recovery Network replied
Gracias Ella, nos hace demasiado felices que tu experiencia en nuestra organización haya sido satisfactoria.
Puedes visitarnos cuando gustes, gracias por todo el maravilloso trabajo que hiciste.
Katie
United States
Our experience at MRN was amazing. The staff and other volunteers as soon as we arrived were incredibly welcoming and kind. The facility Is lovely all of the aviary's are amazing. The housing really feels like home once you are settled in. The managers are incredibly accommodating and will help with anything you need. They are super nice to work for and make the experience even better. The work is a lot some days but very fun, engaging and rewarding to see the birds thrive. Working with macaws is a dream I never thought was attainable I'm so beyond grateful for the experience. We Love MRN!!
2 months ago
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