Lodging & Rates
Are you interested in volunteering with Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary? Volunteers can work with us for as little as five days or up to eight weeks—we will even accommodate long-term volunteers with food and lodging. Here are the different ways you can experience volunteering with Alturas:
Day Volunteer: This option is for folks who can commit to at least five days of volunteering between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm. We enjoy hosting volunteers regularly one morning a week for the duration of their volunteer period! Please note that you will have to provide your own transportation, and the program costs $30 per day. Lunch is provided!
Overnight Volunteer: There are three kinds of lodging provided by Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary: apartment, house, and resort. Volunteers can select their preferred accommodations and choose to go all-inclusive with lunch and dinner prepared by our chef five nights a week. (Groceries will be provided on weekends.) All lodgings include WiFi.
The Volunteer House
Located just beside Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, this four-bedroom, the two-bathroom house can accommodate up to eight people. We ask that volunteers stick to same-sex lodgings unless they are traveling with their spouse or partner. Volunteers can opt for single occupancy rooms, though there is a price decrease for double occupancy.
As we typically accommodate more female volunteers than males, we ask that any male travelers coming alone book a single occupancy bedroom if they are the only male volunteer at the time. If double occupancy becomes a possibility, we will issue a refund upon notice.
Please note that the Volunteer House is the only lodging that does not come with air conditioning.
| Weeks | Single occupancy | Double occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $892 | $613 |
| 2 | $1,226 | $862 |
| 3 | $1,576 | $1,095 |
| 4 | $1,913 | $1,290 |
| 5 | $2,345 | $1,597 |
| 6 | $2,757 | $1,897 |
| 7 | $3,153 | $2,191 |
| 8 | $3,531 | $2,479 |
The Apartment
A great option for those looking for privacy (or air conditioning!) the apartment is located in close proximity to the Volunteer House and the sanctuary. There is a kitchen in the apartment for volunteers who wish to make their own meals; otherwise, the “all-inclusive” option covers food for the duration of your stay.
| Weeks | Single occupancy | Double occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,238 | $792 |
| 2 | $1,927 | $1,213 |
| 3 | $2,624 | $1,617 |
| 4 | $3,313 | $1,987 |
| 5 | $4,059 | $2,458 |
| 6 | $4,773 | $2,921 |
| 7 | $5,457 | $3,373 |
| 8 | $6,112 | $3,817 |
Villas Alturas Resort
This top-rated resort offers visitors iconic views from the Pacific Ocean from its private, seaside villas. Breakfast is included at the hotel, as is satellite TV.
Volunteering with Alturas costs $40 per day. This cost covers lunch and dinner, which will be prepared for you by our chef.
While volunteers can check-in at the hotel at any time during the week, orientation for new Alturas volunteers occurs every Monday and Thursday at 7:00 am. For resort pricing and availability, contact the hotel directly at opsmanager@villasalturas.com; don’t forget to mention you’re with Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary for their discounted rate!