Volunteer Costa Rica: Tropical Reforestation

  Costa Rica

• Other Cities in Costa Rica: 
Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: open

Description: You will be protecting the tropical forests in Tilaran, Costa Rica, that are rich with diversity. Your daily tasks will include:
- Trail construction and maintenance
- Construction of bridges
- Cleaning and maintenance of the facilities
- Cleaning of beaches
- Support in research projects
- Collaboration with the environmental education program
- Attention of tourists
- Housekeeping and infrastructure maintenance
- Cooking or helping the cook

Highlights: You will be volunteering in Tilaran, Costa Rica, which is about 2 miles away from Lake Arenal, the largest inland body of water in Costa Rica. Tilaran attracts many tourists, due to its laid back attitude, and perfect temperature for walking around town. The city is also known for the hiking trail where you can see Volcano Arenal.

uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip. uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Costa Rica and all it has to offer.

Great weekend trips include:
* Arenal Volcano National Park in La Fortuna
* Poas Volcano National Park in Cartago
* Canopy tours in Monteverde
* Museums in San Jose
* Rafting on the Pacuare River in Turriabla
* Surfing in Jaco, Puerto Viejo, Tamarindo, and Montezuma

Qualifications: Language Requirement is Basic Spanish. If you are interested in learning more Spanish, we offer Spanish Language Courses that can be taken prior to project placement.

Cost in US$: USD 765 for 2 weeks

Experience Required: no

Age Range: Must be 18 years of age or older.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

uVolunteer, Volunteer Travel Abroad's Mission Statement: uVolunteer's mission is to provide meaningful and affordable volunteering placements to our volunteers without sacrificing neither service nor quality; and the capacity to deliver this volunteer resource and funding directly to grass root projects, local non-governmental and public organisations in rural and urban communities in need worldwide.

Year Founded: 2005