VOLUNTEER
With Us

Included:

- Wifi

- Netflix

- Toilet paper

NOT included:

- Bath towels

- Laundry soap

- Food

• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, push, pull, and walk on uneven surfaces. All of the property’s walk pathways are gravel.

• Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind and heat). We have umbrellas as well but ponchos are another good option.

• You will work in and outside the aviaries with free flying parrots. They are social animals and might land on you. They can nip or poop on you.

• There are mosquitoes, wasps / bees and other flying insects on the property; intensity of which can fluctuate throughout the year.

• It can be a busy and loud work environment.

• Noise associated with parrot squawking, chirping and flying.

The rescue center is located in Santa Teresa, Sabalito, Coto Brus, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

Weather information can be found here.

Ways to get here (least to most expensive, estimated costs are for one way tickets) :

Option 1: Bus from San Jose to San Vito or Sabalito

Duration: 6-7 hours

Cost: $20 or 10 mil Colones

Option 2: Private transportation (We can help book for you)

Duration: 6 hours

Cost: $300

Option 3: Plane Ticket from San Jose to Golfito. Then taxi or bus from Golfito to Sabalito.

Duration: 45 min plane ride; 2 hours bus or taxi

Cost: $160 plane ticket; bus or taxi costs can vary

Weather information can be found here.

• Within 10 minutes walking distance, there is a local Pulperia (convenience store) where you can purchase basic groceries and snacks.

• If you do require a trip into town or doing a private trip on your own or with friends, please let us know in advance so we can schedule work properly.

• We can provide phone numbers of local restaurants, a taxi driver and a home-delivery person.

Everyone has one day off a week.

Please make sure you speak to a coordinator in advance so they can plan the daily work properly.

Volunteers are responsible for making their own meals. Volunteers are taken into town once a week so they can stock up on groceries. There is also a small store 10 minutes walking distance from the rescue center where basic foods can be purchased in case you need something else.