Quick Facts
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The CEC has a thriving volunteer program and has benefited tremendously from the energy, imagination and dedication of many volunteers over the years. We are very grateful to those who give their time and spirit to our community without monetary. . .
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Flexible dates available. Duration:
21
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1
year
(participation cost details)
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Children
Education
Environment
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Independent
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Full Description
| Description
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| The CEC has a thriving volunteer program and has benefited tremendously from the energy, imagination and dedication of many volunteers over the years. We are very grateful to those who give their time and spirit to our community without monetary compensation, and we certainly hope that you feel, as have past participants, that the intangible rewards are immeasurable.
Volunteers work with our land manager, Milton. They work on our ongoing reforestation projects in the cloud forest on the school grounds, preparing and maintaining organic gardens, helping with environmental education classes, school community outreach projects, trail and building maintenance. They may also be asked to help with our special education programs. Many volunteer tasks can be physically demanding and volunteers should be both willing and in good health.
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Cost Details
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| The volunteer fees are $10/day. This includes transportation to and from school, internet usage, pre-departure and arrival orientation, support throughout the duration of placement from the Program Coordinator, some trips and tours, and Spanish lessons after school.
The homestay fee is $15/day. This includes a private room, three meals per day, laundry service, and of course the immeasurable benefits of living with and learning from a Costa Rican family. All homestay families have children at our school and live on the school bus route.
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| A Great Opportunity For... |
Seniors
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
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| Language Needed |
| English
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| Spanish is helpful |
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| Skills Needed/ Experience |
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have graduated from high school. Volunteers must also be fluent English speakers and willing to speak only English with our students during the school day--we are a bilingual school!
It is particularly helpful to know a little Spanish and to have experience volunteering and/or traveling in other countries. An adaptable, optimistic personality is a must!
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Location Information
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The Monteverde area is demographically unique--a population composed of local Ticos, expatriates, tourists, and foreign students all drawn together by the magnificent cloud forest.
Today, Monteverde is one of Costa Rica's main destinations for eco-tourism, boasting not only a unique ecosystem, but the Monteverde Reserve, numerous nature and conservation stations, limitless adventure tourism options, and access to rarer tropical wildlife. There are many tourists in the dry season (Feb-May) and lots of rain in the wet season (Jun-Jan)!
Monteverde is easily reached from San Jose via public bus, charter bus, taxi, and private transportation.
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About The Cloud Forest School Foundation
The mission of the Cloud Forest School is to nurture a new generation of ecologically aware, bilingual individuals by providing them with the skills and motivation to make environmentally and socially conscious decisions on a local, national and global scale.
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