Volunteer Opportunities Manuel Antonio
Volunteer Opportunities Manuel Antonio and Quepos Costa Rica
Volunteer and travel
Volunteering in Costa Rica is a great option for those looking to work with wildlife and conservation. The country is famous and admired for its efforts in preserving natural environments which serve as habitats for wildlife on land and water. Hosting some of the most hands-on volunteer opportunities, Manuel Antonio has over the years become one of Costa Rica’s most popular places to find volunteer opportunities in Costa Rica. Volunteering while on vacation has become a new niche in traveling over the past few years. Millions of people have started to dedicate their time and energy into being of service to benefit communities and the environment all over the world, while on vacation.
When volunteering, people work for a certain organization and in their free time, they travel and explore their surroundings. Volunteers who dedicate themselves to the Manuel Antonio area experience advantages like the opportunity to live locally, learn new skills, delve into the culture of the country, have more time to explore, give back to communities, develop themselves, and meet like-minded people. In this blog, we will share important information about the best volunteer programs in Manuel Antonio, how to apply, and what the costs are for each program.
Budget-friendly Accommodation for Volunteers
If you are a volunteer and are looking for a place to stay that will fit your budget, please visit Villas Jacquelina's website for monthly or weekly rates. Villas Jacquelina gives volunteers a 10% discount and is a perfect long-term place to stay for volunteers. They have two communal kitchens and are within walking distance (2km) of supermarkets, stores, bus stations, and restaurants. The property is surrounded by nature and great for wildlife spotting. There are hammocks, a bird’s nest hammock, and other communal areas that you can use to relax after work.
Villas Jacquelina Espacio Comunitario
What They Do
With a mission to become a reliable resource for those in need, Villas Jacquelina aims to help the community by providing a community space for the community, and built by the community. Villas Jacquelina's "Espacio Comunitario" is a community garden where those in need can come for resources. It is a community gym where people can come for free exercise classes, and it is also home to a little free library that collects donated books, canned foods, and clothes that go back to the community.
Work
There are multiple volunteer opportunities at "El Espacio Comunitario". They are always looking for exercise and yoga teachers. They host community horticulture hours twice a week and always need volunteers who want to get their hands dirty in the garden. They host reading hours twice a week to promote reading and education and always need volunteers to read and help.
How to apply
To apply for this project, contact Villas Jacquelina directly via email.
Costs
There are no costs associated with this volunteer opportunity
Contact
E-mail: info@villasjacquelina.com
Phone number: +506 8345-1516
Website: https://www.villasjacquelina.com/villas-jacquelina
Address: Espacio Comunitario, Finca los Alfaro, Calle 2, Quepos, Costa Rica
Sea Turtle Conservation
What They Do
ASVPA - Asociación de Voluntarios para la Protección del Ambiente (Volunteer Association for Environmental Protection) is an organization focused on ecological conservation. Every year, volunteers from all over the world visit the association to protect sea turtles and engage in research with local biologists. They also work on cleaning the beaches and caring for other injured animals such as sloths.
Work
The day-to-day activities consist of a day or night shift at the nursery, maintenance of the volunteer house, and various other jobs like cleaning the beach, tree planting, wildlife monitoring, nursery cleaning, and maintenance.
How to apply
To apply for this project, you just need to fill in this form on their website.
Costs
The costs for this volunteer opportunity are $36 a day, including all the meals, accommodation, and a host to help and guide you during your stay.
Contact
E-mail: robertoquelonios@gmail.com
Phone number: +50688536756
Website: https://www.asvpa.org/es/inicio
Address: Playa Matapalo, Quepos, Costa Rica
Kids saving the rainforest
What They Do
Kids saving the rainforest is a non-profit organization founded by children in 1999 with the aim of planting trees, rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing wild animals. They also offer tours for tourists with the intention of educating people about animals and conservation. They offer full-day, short-term, and long-term volunteer options for those interested.
Work
Typical daily duties at this organization are food preparation and food and water distribution to the animals, improving the quality of life of the resident animals, cleaning enclosures, searching for wild food, and participating in special projects at the organization.
How to apply
To apply for this volunteer experience, you can search for available days for the chosen length of duration through this link.
Costs
This volunteer experience costs $70 per day with accommodation.
Contact
E-mail: Volunteer@kstr.org
Phone number: +506-8568-5335
Website: https://www.kidssavingtherainforest.org
Address: FVJ5+7Q Naranjito, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
La Tortuga Feliz
What They Do
La Tortuga Feliz was first established as an ecotourism project to watch sea turtles. After that a business plan was created and the project was transformed into a non-profit volunteer project. The conservation program has the aim of protecting sea turtles and generating income for the local population, by, for example, using them as guides during patrols. In this way, income is generated and the necessity for them to poach the turtles and their eggs is eliminated.
Work
At La Tortuga Feliz, volunteers patrol the beach together with the local guides looking for turtles nesting. Once the turtles finish the egg laying process, the duty of the volunteers is to take the eggs and transport them to a central hatchery where they will be reburied, studied, and released when hatched.
How to apply
To volunteer at La Tortuga, you need to look at the availability in the months you would like to work and book it via their website. Volunteering is possible from the months of February until November.
Costs
The costs for this program depend on the month you wish to volunteer. Costs include lodging, 3 daily meals and training. February, September, and October $35 per night. March $38 per night. April, May, June, July, and August $45 per night.
Contact
E-mail: latortugafeliz@gmail.com
Phone number: -
Website: https://www.latortugafeliz.com
Address: Correos de Costa Rica, Sucursal Bataán, Limon, Matina, Batán, 70502
Manuel Antonio National Park
What They Do
Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the highlights of visiting Costa Rica. The park is home to 280 different animal species and receives over 150,000 visitors per year. The park is located in a tropical forest and has two private beaches on site. The park was established in 1972 and is considered a natural area of land and sea designated to protect ecosystems for present and future generations.
Work
The tasks consist of maintenance of trails, construction of new facilities, tourist surveys, and making sure tourists adhere to the rules of the park.
How to apply
To apply for volunteering at Manuel Antonio National Park, you can go straight to the park and have a meeting, or you can volunteer online through SINAC – the National System of Conservation Areas in Costa Rica.
Costs
There are no costs.
Contact
E-mail: randy@nationalparkofficialsite.com
Phone number: +506 8629 1738
Website: https://www.nationalparkofficialsite.com
Address: 20 meters in front of the main gate of the park, Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
The Sloth Institute
What They Do
This non-profit organization works on rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing wild and injured sloths. Another part of their mission is to research, educate, and conserve programs for sloths’ welfare and habitat. They have successfully rescued and studied over 400 sloths, installed 1200 meters of sloth speedways, and educated over 8500 tourists on how to become an ethical sloth tourist.
Work
Typical tasks are cleaning enclosures, keeping facilities clean and organized, harvesting food, and you will work closely with sloths when feeding and care are needed.
How to apply
To apply for this organization, choose an available position through this link.
* Please Note: To apply to this organization you need to have experience and knowledge about animal care (sloths), and a minimum stay of 6 months is also required.
Costs
There are no costs to pay for the organization.
Contact
E-mail: info@theslothinstitute.org
Phone number: +506 8775 6847
Website: https://www.theslothinstitute.org
Address: Calle Principal, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos
.Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
What They Do
Alturas wildlife sanctuary is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured, sick, and orphaned Costa Rican wildlife. They also offer tours for tourists to learn about the history and biology of the resident animals, and conservation needs.
Work
Volunteers work with injured and orphaned animals, food preparation, feeding, and other projects like painting murals and creating new toys for the animals.
How to apply
To volunteer at Alturas, fill in this application form.
Costs
This program costs $30 a day with lunch included. There are 3 lodging options available.
The volunteer house: A 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house located beside Alturas that can host up to 8 people.
The Apartment:
For those looking for more privacy, there is also a kitchen available for volunteers to use or they can opt for a ‘’all-inclusive’’ option that covers your food during your stay.
Stay at Villas Alturas: Volunteers also have the option of staying at Villas Alturas Resort at a discounted rate. For more information contact the hotel directly.
Contact
E-mail: opsmanager@villasalturas.com
Phone number: +506 8609-5363
Website: https://www.alturaswildlifesanctuary.org
Address: Alturas de San Martin Norte Dominacal, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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LOCATION
Corporation: Bosque Perfecto SA
RECEPTION
Daily from 7 AM to 10 PM
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