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30h
- 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.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- US$ 240
Per week
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
The participation fee is used for: lodging, food, maintenance, payroll, donations to social work entities in the community, wildlife monitoring equipment, among others.
What you get
1
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space for you to work remotely
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- Free Tours
- We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
- Yoga classes
- Take free yoga classes at our place.
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Aug
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Dec
Jan
- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
One of the most biodiverse places in the Costa Rican Caribbean is Pacuare, located in the northern Caribbean of Costa Rica. Here, our team, along with the help of volunteers from all over the world, is dedicated to protecting this treasure in the middle of the jungle. Thousands of animals inhabit this incredible place, including the most emblematic of Costa Rica, such as sloths, sea turtles, manatees, monkeys, reptiles, birds, among many other
Learn moreRequirements
- Between 18 and 80 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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48 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 40 Get in touch with nature
- 36 Meeting international travelers
- 35 Developing environmental awareness
- 31 Learning about sustainability
- 20 Creating true social impact
- 18 Practicing Spanish
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 37 14. Life below water
- 35 15. Life on land
- 27 13. Climate action
- 1 17. Partnerships for the goals
Tereza
Czech Republic
I had a great time at the shelter Reserve! It is such a beautiful and tranquil place, exactly what I wanted and needed. You can spend days observing nature around you, including looking for sloths, listening to the sound of monkeys and watching them jump from one tree to another or be mesmerized by the size of crabs in the jungle! It is truly an inspirational place and Robbie is a great manager, always happy to help and share his knowledge about the place. I met so many wonderful people and had a blast contributing to the local community as well as enjoying the tranquility of the place.
about 12 hours ago
Colby
United States
I had a wonderful time leading my group trip at the shelter! It was so eye-opening to learn about all the environmental damages this are has faced in the last year. The food was delicious and the people were wonderful!
6 days ago
Brianna
United States
I recently hosted an Epic Trip at the shelter! The camp has a very homey vibe and throughout your time you will have the opportunity to create a true impact. Robi, the coordinator at camp, is extremely knowledgeable and helps everyone connect with nature while learning more about the environment. You will, without a doubt, leave with knowledge and memorable experiences. Just keep in mind, that the turtles are on their own time, and whether they arrive during your stay cannot be controlled :)
12 days ago
Mackenzie
United States
This was the best trip I have probably ever had. The food is amazing, the activities are easy and fun, then there are some ones that cost money if you choose which are also fun. There may or may not be turtles though, it just depends on the weather because of the erosion.
13 days ago
bianca
Italy
The volunteer experience with Tortugas de the shelter was magical. I connected with nature, learned about the role of turtles in our ecosystems and helped the locals cleaning the beach and the jungle. The camp itself was beautiful, and the vegetarian meals were delicious. The only activity that was not included as I expected were yoga lessons every day and even if I was lucky enough to witness turtle eggs hatching, I realized that this is not common. Overall, it was a beautiful experience that taught me a lot, I feel really grateful and I would totally recommend it! Thank you so much for having us
14 days ago
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