RAINSONG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
June 2009
DEAR APPLICANT: We appreciate your interest in becoming a volunteer at Rainsong!!!
We have met many friends thru our volunteer program in the past 10 years.
We hope to continue to meet fellow planetary guardians, and perhaps together we can make a difference, and help save the future for wildlife and wilderness, at least in our lil’ corner of Costa Rica!!!
We ask all applicants to read and answer this form. Please answer in point form and be brief.
Return the completed form to us by email: subject title: Volunteer Application
email:
We will respond to you by email to arrange your reservation at Rainsong.
It is important that you read over our website: ,
especially the volunteer page, to become familiar with our projects and volunteer options, before filling out this form.
Also review the lodging options for volunteers, to inform us of your preference.
We are constantly expanding our lodging options thru the ongoing cooperation of local hotels and guest houses, so there are many options we have not posted yet on our website.
If you have questions about these other lodging options, any other aspect of our projects, volunteer options, or if you’d like some help with your travel plans…
you can call directly to Rainsong, and speak with Mary or the supervisor on duty.
(Simon does not speak English, only Spanish).
Rainsong Wildlife Sanctuary phone #:
(011 506) 2642 1265
1.full name:
age:
home address:
phone # :
if traveling with a group:
names & ages of all persons (including children) in your group
2.Approximate arrival and departure dates of proposed visit to Rainsong
3.Emergency Contact Information:
name, email, phone # , relationship
*All volunteers age 22 or younger must register both parents’ contact info (phone # - work & home, email address) on this application, in case of an emergency.
4.References: name, email, nature of association (employer, professor, co-worker, friend., etc.). Also include any reference from former volunteer experiences.
***To enjoy an experience as a volunteer, it is essential that you bring an attitude of cooperation, selflessness, and consideration for others. Bring cheerful energy and enjoy!
***We have to deal with real life and death drama in the WildlifeRescueCenter, trying to save injured or sick animals.
So please do not bring your personal drama to Rainsong! Leave all that at home!
5.Tell us about yourself, i.e. : nationality, birth date, gender, education, work experience, special interests, abilities, disabilities, dislikes/phobias (for example : insects, dirt/mud, etc.).
Describe any other volunteer experience. What did you particularly enjoy?
What did you find most difficult? Be specific. Can you provide a reference?
6.Briefly detail your envisioned life goals.
7.Why Rainsong? What appeals to you? What are your expectations regarding this experience? What are you willing to contribute?
8. ‘My main reason for making this trip is…’ :
vacation/travel
cultural exchange
to experience the tropics
exposure to nature and wildlife
to make a personal contribution to conservation efforts
to better my spanish
other motivation ….
(If surfing is one of your priorities, Cabuya has very little surf to offer.)
(If partying is one of your priorities, Cabuya has even less of that!!!)
9.Do you have preferences as to your duties at Rainsong? Are you primarily interested in the wildlife or plant life aspect?
Check any responses that apply to you, or provide an alternate brief response:
10.Previous travel experience:
a) First time away from home.
b) Some previous travel in Latin America.
c) Travelled only in developed countries.
d) Seasoned world traveler.
e) Interplanetary expeditions.
f) ....
11.When it come to flexibility, I …
a) appreciate structure.
b) can be spontaneous.
12.Group dynamics:
a) I am a team player.
b) I prefer to work independently.
13.Detail any construction skills or experience :
knowledge of basic carpentry, masonry or concrete, use of powertools,
electrical installations…
14. Will you need to reserve a private ($200) or public ($40) shuttle transfer from the airport to Cabuya/Rainsong ?
Rainsong will arrange your reservation for you.
send an email, subject title : MARY -SHUTTLE
15.Lodging preference:
a) Luxury hotel (with ac, pool, restaurant, etc.)
b) Private accomodations (rental house, cabina/ apt.)
c) Basic private room (hotel/guesthouse/hostel)
d) Shared dorm room
e) open-air, lodgehouse or camphut
f) outdoors camping (hammock or tent)
***We need to know if you are travelling alone, a couple travelling together, or a family.
Please add any other information you feel would help us in deciding whether we’re a good match!!!
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LIABILITY DISCLAIMER:
rainsong wildlife sanctuary refuses to accept responsibility for any consequences (legal or medical) incurred by any volunteer during their stay at rainsong.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:
all rainsong volunteers must register a copy of their travelers’ insurance policy with rainsong administration upon arrival at rainsong.
*in case of a medical emergency, volunteers give rainsong permission to act on their behalf in seeking necessary medical attention.
Submitting this application implies a legal pledge to obey all house rules (written or verbalized) while at rainsong.
Get Close to Nature and Enjoy!!!
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