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Costa Rica National Parks
Costa Rica Volunteer Placement
Options
- Full-time volunteer
- Internship
- Part-time volunteer
- Volunteer Only
Costa Rica's biodiversity is reflected in its many national parks ranging from cloud forests to tropical dry forest, volcanoes, beaches and turtle projects, depending on the time of the year. The organization's purpose is to coordinate volunteers to work at the different parks.
Mainly consists of making informational signs, trail construction and maintenance, general maintenance of building. Those with a specialization in a related field can propose a special project. The park system is mainly interested in investigations which help with the management of the park area. Volunteers would also be required to share technical knowledge with park staff and prepare them to continue the research period. They are usually given a choice between at least 2 parks.
Work Schedule: 8am-4pm, 6 days/week (at least one weekend day).
Location of Placements: National Parks throughout Costa Rica
Lodging: Very basic conditions within the park area. Usually dorm style.
Requirements:
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Minimum commitment: 4 weeks.
- Minimum Spanish level: High-Beginner
- Capacity to work with virtually NO supervision. Volunteers will be given tasks, but will also have to invent their own work.
- Bring sheets, pillow, lantern, towel, sandals, hiking boots, bug repellent, sun block, rain gear and toiletries.
Important Things to Consider:
- Very basic living conditions.
- No night-life (volunteers have to be in the park by 9:00 p.m.).
- Work can sometimes be boring or repetitive.
- No alcoholic consumption allowed in the park.
- At least one week of language classes are recommended, in order to meet with the on site staff.
Other Comments:
The maximum number of volunteers that this organization accepts is 25+ (total -all parks).
(note: that we don’t know if positions are available until you apply).
NOTE: You can only preregister for 30 day period; volunteers can extend directly with ASVO after one month.
Program Fees:
click here to return to Costa Rica Summary page with program fees
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