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Volunteer: Volunteer in Costa Rica

Organization: Greenheart Travel
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 36-3417309
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Greenheart Travel's volunteers in Costa Rica have a unique opportunity to live and work side by side with local conservationists on a beautiful private reserve in the rainforest near the famous Arenal Volcano. Volunteers participate in rainforest. . . Learn more

Locations:  
Dates/Costs:   Flexible dates available. Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Children
Economic Development
Education
Environment
Gender & Equality
Type of NGO:   Independent

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Description

Greenheart Travel's volunteers in Costa Rica have a unique opportunity to live and work side by side with local conservationists on a beautiful private reserve in the rainforest near the famous Arenal Volcano. Volunteers participate in rainforest conservation projects and assist with the care of sick and endangered animals in the reserve's animal hospital. Projects are also available in teaching English to local children and helping with rural contruction projects. Volunteers experience an authentic cultural immersion through living with welcoming Costa Rican host families during their project. Spanish classes are also offered to participants, as well as Costa Rican cooking lessons and other cultural activities.

Costa Rica is a land of amazing ecological diversity. Volunteers are increasingly in demand to help protect this natural legacy.

 
Cost Details
Fee includes host family housing, food, medical insurance, in-country staff support, pre-departure orientation, in-country orientation, registration fees. written materials
 
 
A Great Opportunity For...
Teens
Seniors
Retirees
Professionals
 
Language Needed
Spanish (proficient)
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
An intermediate level of Spanish is required. No previous volunteer experience is necessary.
 
Detailed Location Information
Volunteers can be all ages and come from all walks of life, but all have enthusiasm and a genuine desire to make a meaningful contribution to the protection of the environment. Volunteers get to know the people and culture of Costa Rica from the inside by living and working side by side with local residents. Individual volunteers must be 16+years but families with younger children are also welcome.

About Greenheart Travel

A non-profit international exchange organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, environmental consciousness, and world peace. Greenheart Travel and CCI organizes exchange programs in the United States and in over 30 countries around the world. Through Greenheart?s environmental and social welfare initiatives, American and international participants can contribute to conservation efforts through service, education and conscious living. Learn More

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