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Eco-Reserve and Animal Rescue Center (Ages 16+) - Greenheart Travel
Basic Information
Address: 746 N LaSalle Drive
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone Number: 1-888-ABROAD-1
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Additional Information
Clearances Required: No
Background Check: Yes
Ages for Volunteer: 16+
Additional Information:
Based on a private ecological reserve in the rainforests of northern Costa Rica, this project acts as a home for rescued wild animals and also is a site for ongoing conservation and community development projects that help to protect and sustain the natural beauty of the rainforest and local residents.
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2011 Start Dates |
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| Jan 9, 23 | Jul 10, 24 | ||
| Feb 6, 20 | Aug 7, 21 | ||
| Mar 6, 20 | Sept 4, 18 | ||
| Apr 3, 17 | Oct 9, 23 | ||
| May 1, 15 | Nov 6, 20 | ||
| Jun 12, 26 | Dec 4, 18 | ||
***Applications due 8 weeks before departure
Prices
2 weeks: $1,320
4 weeks: $2,220
8 weeks: $3,450
What's Included?
- Accommodation with a Costa Rican host family
- 3 meals per day
- Private bus from San Jose to project
- Daily transportation to and from project
- Emergency medical insurance for the duration of your program
- Project supervisor and emergency staff available 24/7
- Orientation pre-departure and upon arrival
Volunteer Activities
- Help feed, observe and administer general care to animals
- Assist with various conservation projects
- Work in the greenhouse
- Help maintain trails in the reserve
- Construction of new habitats for animals
- Assist with current community outreach projects
Requirements
- Minimum 1 week commitment (maximum 3 months)
- 16 years of age or older
- Consent to criminal background check for volunteers 18 and older (Greenheart Travel will process this for you)
- Beginner level of Spanish, intermediate or higher is beneficial
- Willingness to help with any and all needs of the project