• Prepare diets for all animals on the property
• Deliver diets to the wildlife
• Clean enclosures
• Enclosure enrichment
• Clean guesthouse 
• Help with yard maintenance
• Office work for administrators 
• Fill out a project form and start your own project once approved 

Depending on the volunteer’s background and personality, they may be asked if they would like to help with other tasks. All volunteers are observed on how well they handle themselves around wildlife to determine further responsibility.

• Deep clean enclosures with the guidance of an intern
• Help provide enrichment for the rescued residence
• Contribute to our Education Program
• Help administration with data entry
• Assist Volunteer Coordinators with volunteer activities and events
• Become a tour guide

Activities dealing with wildlife require that volunteers wear protective gear. If you can offer a special skill please include in the Volunteer Application.

When working with animals it’s important to understand all risks. The Toucan Rescue Ranch ensures both the volunteer’s safety as well as its rescued wildlife. Please provide allergy or other medicines needed in your application. For your safety you are required to provide proof of international medical insurance and/or medical travelers insurance as well as a current tetanus shot (within the last 10-years).

Abroad:

• 18-years of age or older
• Minimum of 1-month time commitment
• Basic Spanish
• Tetanus shot
• A passion for wildlife 
• A can-do attitude

(Preference is given to volunteers with animal related education/training or experience.)

Local:

• 18-years of age
• Tetanus shot
• Commitment of at least 20-days
• A passion for wildlife 
• A can-do attitude

(Preference is given to volunteers with animal related education/training or experience.)

• Standard schedule is 5-days a week from 7:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Two days off per week - not necessarily weekends or holidays
• Volunteer donation: $50-per week (donation waived for local volunteers and for individuals staying 3-months or more)

Housing is not provided for 1-month volunteers, however, we do provide the housing listed below (prices may vary):

• Option 1: Homestays with local families. Includes a bedroom, bathroom, three meals per day, access to laundry facilities, Wi-Fi. Shared common areas with the host family. Fee is $25-per day. All locations are walking distance to the Ranch or to a local bus stop.
• Option 2: Rent a volunteer apartment from a North American couple and prepare your own meals. The apartment has one bedroom, one bathroom, small living room area and kitchenette. Cost is $21-per day. Access to laundry facilities and Wi-Fi. Walking distance to the Ranch or to a local bus stop.

If you’d like to be a volunteer, please complete the following Volunteer Application on the righthand side of the page. We will contact you to schedule a Skype interview with Carol, our Volunteer Coordinator. If you have any questions regarding the application process you can email info@toucanrescueranch.org.

If you are looking for an accredited internship opporunity please visit our Internship page. 

Our interns must be 18 years of age or older, provide proof of health insurance and current tetanus vaccination as well as have basic Spanish speaking skills.

Depending on the type of internship you choose you will be required to work for a 6-month minimum commitment, a longer time commitment is preferred. You must have education, training or experience working with animals. As a part of the application process we will ask for 3-professional references.

Internships are voluntary self-funded positions. You will be responsible for all travel expenses/flights and immigration expenses as well as any border runs regarding your Visa you may have to do during your stay. To better understand what your internship includes please review each internship description.

The Toucan Rescue Ranch provides housing for international interns:

• The Intern House: Here you will be staying with fellow interns at the Toucan Rescue Ranch. Housing includes a bedroom (private and/or shared), 2-bathrooms, common area and kitchen. The house is in a safe gated community where there is laundry access and WiFi. The house is located off grounds and is a 5-minute walk to/from the Ranch.
• The Sloth House: Depending on your internship position you may be staying in the Sloth House located on TRR grounds. This is a small cabin with a shared bedroom, small common area, kitchenette and 1-bathroom.  There is laundry access and Wi-Fi.
• Release Site House: If you are applying for a Release Site internship you will be located at our Release Site in a remote area in Sarapiqui, Costa Rica. Housing includes a bedroom (private and/or shared), 2-bathrooms, common area and kitchen with some laundry access. Wi-Fi included. The house is located on TRR Release Site grounds.

Meals are provided for all 6-month (and longer) interns. 

Regardless of your role, we are committed to providing a rich internship opportunity that utilizes your unique skills to help Toucan Rescue Ranch achieve its mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing wildlife. Your health and safety are of utmost concern to us during your internship assignment. While working with animals, it’s important to understand and minimize the risks you take to ensure your own safety and that of the wildlife. We’ll work to provide our interns with appropriate training and protective gear throughout their stay.

If you would like to be a part of the TRR team, please complete our Internship Application Process by sending the following documents to info@toucanrescueranch.org

• Title email INTERN APPLICANT
• One-page cover letter of interest
• CV or resume
• 3-5-minute video explaining why you feel you’re the right candidate for the position (MOV file)
• Contact information of three professional references

We will promptly contact you to schedule a Skype interview after reviewing your application. If you have any questions we are always available via email to answer any questions.