Volunteer at the Toucan Rescue Ranch

Quick Volunteering Details

What Volunteers Do:

  • Food preparations: chopping fruit and vegetables, cutting fish, preparing carnivorous diets
  • Feeding: collecting and washing animal dishes, distributing food and refilling water
  • Cleaning enclosures and kennels
  • General maintenance such as cleaning the kitchen and sweeping the driveway

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.

Volunteer Requirements:

  • Be able to commit at least 4-weeks to volunteering. A longer duration is preferred.
  • Must be 18-years or older
  • Have a current tetanus and rabies vaccination
  • International emergency medical insurance while volunteering

Donation:

Volunteer donation: $50-per week (donation waived for local volunteers and for individuals staying 3-months or more)

Schedule:

  • 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
You Could Help With

  • 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 to wear protective gear. If you can offer a special skill please include in the Volunteer Application.

Your Health & Safety

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) and rabies vaccination.

Volunteer Accommodations

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 TRR 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.

I'd Like to Apply

If you’d like to be a volunteer, please complete the downloadable WORD document. If you have any questions regarding the application process you can email applications@toucanrescueranch.org. Once fully completed, please email as an attachment to applications@toucanrescueranch.org. We will reply to your application within 1-week.

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION HERE

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

Get involved by volunteering at the Toucan Rescue Ranch! If you choose to contribute as a volunteer, you will have a special experience, gaining an in-depth understanding about our mission. As a volunteer, you will assist in the daily activities of operating the Toucan Rescue Ranch. If you have special skills that you would like to offer, please indicate in your application above. Please click the I'D LIKE TO APPLY to submit your application.
All applications are submitted to applications@toucanrescueranch.org