The dogs are mainly relaxed during this time.

• Rotate the dogs constantly throughout the day, ensuring they get to sit in the sun, pee and get some fresh air.
• Mingo goes for a walk around 11am.
• Jet needs to be taken out usually 3 times
• Mingo needs to be taken out

Cleaning:

• Spiderwebs
• Walls
• Organising the kitchens
• Clearing weeds and dried leaves from the garden
• Picking up dog poop. This is usually done after 10am to give it a chance to dry out but before midday when during the wet season it starts to rain.
• Change, shake out and rearrange the couch covers.
• Brush the long haired dogs, Jet, Scruffy, Clara and Motta.
• Prune the bushes, cut the grass, pull out weeds.
• 2pm prepare rice for the dogs' evening meal

Projects

• Wash the couches
• Fix the gate
• Sew the broken cushions
• Fix the couch, sand, varnish, recover
• Germinate plants
• Organise the shed
• Sand and varnish the doors that have been scratched by the dogs
• Organise piles of 'rubbish' lying around. These include things that could be useful, things that must go with the metal truck, things tht need to be recycled.

This is the busiest time and we need as many hands on deck as possible during these 3 hours.

• Rotating the dogs
• Watching that dogs don't bark at the gate
• 4pm Feeding the dogs, cleaning up afterwards
• 5:30pm Walk Bernie
• Empty and refill water bowls
• Feed cats and fill water in the bedrooms
• Clean litter trays upstairs
• Jet and Mingo need to be taken out according to the rotation
• 5:30 pm Feed Leo
• 6pm Put the cats inside
• 6pm Put Scar/Romeo in his cage

Absolutely! The same goes for dairy products including cheese, milk and eggs.

No they are not. While we wash all pots and pans properly, removing all residues, if you do not want to cook with pots that have been used for eggs, cheese or meat, then I suggest you bring your own.

No. Even if you have a slight allergy, be it to cats or dogs, please do not come. This house is so full of animals and their fur that it is almost impossible to prevent it from causing a reaction.

Absolutely! As long as they are within reason. Requests for dark chocolate or dry white wine for cooking will not be considered, however a request for oatmeal for breakfast definitely will!

First and foremost, it is important to note that this is a charity, that all of the funds are being directed towards the upkeep of almost 40 animals as well as the rescue of new animals all the time. So the idea is to be frugal and to make sure that it is properly rationed and portioned so that it lasts. There will always be enough food, but over eating and over cooking must be avoided at all times.

That being said, if the food supply is starting to get low, please bring it to my attention. There is nothing worse than having to do an emergency shop with a house full of hungry volunteers!

It depends what kind of work you do. If you are an English teacher or any kind of teacher at all, if you need to have regular meetings, if you need quiet space and uninterrupted periods, then no, this will probably be a very frustrating and unpleasant experience for you.

If on the other hand you are a developer, a blogger or  social media marketer, you could possibly find a comfortable place to do your work.

If you do plan on working while volunteering this will mean competing with other people who are doing the same for the internet. This needs to be per-arranged and a portion of the internet needs to be paid by you so that we can request a temporary upgrade during your stay.

Most importantly an application needs to be made via email. Send your request as well as a link to your active workaway profile to me.

Please remember to include:

• A phone number where I can contact you either on WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram.
• The dates that you will be available for
• Your preferred accommodation
• How many people and their respective ages

Once I have gone over it I will contact you directly to arrange a short video call. Once approved I will send you the login details to do a dog training course to help you prepare for your time with the dogs.

Your spot is only confirmed once I have received your payment.

For the sake of continuity the minimum is 3 weeks. The first week is usually spent learning, the second week spent practicing and the third week is where you start to feel comfortable and really create a connection with the dogs and cats.

Of course plans change and life happens, but your commitment is backed by your payment, which is minimal. For that reason, if your plans change, you do not qualify for a refund as you are faling out of a commitment.

The best way to make an international payment is via PayPal (paypal@thewetnoserescue.com). Please add 5% to cover the charges.

Your payment must be made before you arrive. Before making your payment please confirm in advance that we still have space for you since reservations are not cast in stone until they are fully paid for.

You must be at least 23 to come and volunteer here. If you are under the age of 23 you may still apply, but there is no guarantee you will get an interview.

A workaway profile is where volunteers and hosts have the opportunity to review each other. This platform allows travellers and hosts to introduce themselves. Having this platform means that we have a responsibility to each other to fulfil our commitments and agreements.

We provide basic vegan food and cannot cater for special diets unfortunately. It will be a case of being involved in the food preparation process if you would like to include or avoid specific foods.

Yes, all reserved beds are still paid for even if they are not slept in since we cannot fill those days on your days off.

In addition to being over the age of 23, the ideal candidate will have some work experience as well as travel or volunteer experience. If you can provide character reference letters from employers or previous volunteer opportunities, these will count in your favour.

You need to be able to work on your own, unsupervised, taking the initiative even with unpleasant tasks.

You need to be proactive, looking for ways in which we can improve the way we do things.

You will need to be responsible and honest when it comes to your work schedule. You will not be micromanaged but you can be asked to leave if you consistently do not fulfill your duties or complete your hours.

You need to be a team player.

Currently Costa Rica requires travel insurance that covers quarantine and hospital expenses in the event of contracting the virus. They also require masks in public spaces as well as social distancing. Our policies mimic those of the country. We do not require a test or vaccine.

Long term stays are possible on an invitation only basis. Long term is considered more than 2 months or indefinite.