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Habitat for Humanity
Costa Rica Volunteer Placement
Options
- Full-time volunteer
- Internship
- Part-time volunteer
- Volunteer Only
Habitat started in C.R. in 1988 in Esparza, lasted 3 years and built 50 homes. In 1996, due to government housing cutbacks, it began building again in San Ramon. It also operates in Playa Samara.
Construction project to build homes for impoverished people. Houses are built using cinder block walls, tin roofs and cement floors.
Work Schedule: Varies
Location of Placements: San Ramon, Nicoya Peninsula and Monteverde
Lodging:
Requirements:
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Minimum commitment: 2 weeks.
- Minimum Spanish level: Mid-Intermediate
Important Things to Consider:
- Hard work
- Basic living conditions
- Sometimes there are no other volunteers
Other Comments:
The maximum number of volunteers that this organization accepts is 10+.
(note: that we don’t know if positions are available until you apply).
Program Fees:
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