Animal Shelter Drake, Osa, Costa Rica

5.0
(82 reviews)82

Help us monitor the birdlife of Drake Bay lagoon

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
75 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
78 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
69 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

15h

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.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

US$ 26

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities

Description

Los voluntarios pagaran una cuota de 26$ por noche para cubrir gastos de alimentación, generador eléctrico, limpieza, mantenimiento etc.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Our camp is located in the middle of nature, 50 meters from the sea and 150 meters from a lagoon where you can find a large number of species: spider, capuchin and howler monkeys, iguanas, coaties, raccoons, a multitude of bird species, etc. Our work consists of monitoring the birdlife of the lagoon with the intention of promoting the conservation of the species that live there, studying their behavior and evaluating human impact.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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82 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Animal Shelter

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 78 Get in touch with nature
  • 69 Meeting international travelers
  • 65 Developing environmental awareness
  • 64 Meeting locals
  • 50 Practicing Spanish
  • 46 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 74 14. Life below water
  • 36 15. Life on land
  • 22 13. Climate action
  • 19 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 12 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Canada

5

Had an amazing time!! Everyone was so welcoming and sweet. We shared lots of laughs and learned a lot. The food was great and portions were awesome.

22 days ago

Canada

5

We loved this experience! All staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Accommodations are clean and comfortable. We would love to come back!

22 days ago

Australia

5

What a wonderful experience! Alba and Manuel were incredibly warm, welcoming, and supportive. The accommodation is set in a stunning location right by the beach, offering a truly rustic and immersive connection with nature. Since it wasn't turtle season, there weren't many turtle-related tasks, but we kept busy with beach clean-ups and other meaningful activities like making coconut milk and painting beach signs. Without a car, getting around can be a bit challenging, but if you're looking to slow down and reconnect with nature, this is the perfect place. Thank you so much!

27 days ago

Australia

5

What an awesome experience! Alba and Manuel were so lovely, helpful and welcoming. The accommodation is right on the beach and a rustic immersion with nature. It wasn't turtle season so we didn't have much to do, mostly some beach cleaning and other activities like painting signs. It's a little tricky to get around without a car but if you are looking to slow down and enjoy nature this is a great spot. Thank you so much!!

27 days ago

United Kingdom

5

Volunteering at ACOTPRO is such a unique experience. You feel truly immersed in the local culture, living on the beach, chatting to the staff and the locals who join for volleyball etc! I loved my stay there. I was helping with social media and marketing so although I wasn't involved with the animals directly I was able to collect content of the camp and in the lagoon and make social media posts with previous photos and videos. Alba and Manuel are great hosts and I can only imagine how fun it is in full turtle season! Also, they catered for my dietary requirements which I really appreciated.

about 2 months ago

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