This organization and biological reserve wishes to conserve wildlife and promote environmental education, and ecotourism. Sustaining local (and national) biodiversity is among their key goals. Mainly they serve local flora and fauna populations. They teach programs regarding the environment and native animals to local schools through educational activities and games. They also serve tourists who can come check out all the centre has to offer while learning about different species as well as about Costa Rican ecotourism. There is always much work to be done at the centre and they love the experience of sharing with international volunteers. They appreciate the help conducting tours and helping at reception, as many of the visiting tourists are English-speakers. There is also much to do to keep up the centre such as trail maintenance, collecting butterfly eggs, and feeding the birds and other animals. There are lots of plants and animals but not many people to help with all the work and upkeep.
Volunteers can help by doing following tasks:
-collecting butterfly eggs -taking care of the baby trees in the nursery -feeding butterflies and birds -conducting tours of the animals and plants -helping at reception/gift shop: taking money and telling them about the site -documenting inventories of animals -helping maintain the trails by raking etc. Other tasks that you may be requested to preform outside of your core duties: if someone is interested in helping with construction they would be welcome to. The Specific skills that they are looking for this placement are : Conservationist Environmentalist Itinerary for this placement; Min Training 1 week Min Work 3 weeks Min Duration 4 week s Cost: Add Week Cost $175.00 / WK Registration Fee $400.00 CAD Program Fee $1,595.00 CAD Total Cost $1,995.00 CAD Your program fee covers all your in country expenses and costs including your accommodation, meals, language training, activities during your orientation week and cultural training. Your international flight, transfer to your placement and weekend trips are not inclusive.
Basecamp International Centers welcomes all the interested volunteers from around the world to volunteer and make a difference. If you are interested in this placement then please contact us for the details:
Email:
info@basecampcenters.com Website:
www.basecampcenters.com Mailing Address 298 Bagot Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7K 3B4 Phone: 613.541.7862 Toll Free : 866.646.4693 Fax: 613.541.1604
