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Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center

Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center
Heredia, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui 3069
Costa Rica
Phone: 011-506-2766-6482
Fax: 011-506-2766-5212

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Environmental Education Coordinator

  Costa Rica
  • North Western Region: 
  • Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
  • Eastern Lowlands: 
  • Puerto Viejo

Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months

Description: Located on the beautiful Sarapiqui River, the Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center is looking for a volunteer to become our new Environmental Education Coordinator. This volunteer will help the Center develop the program and implement conservation and environmental education ideals into the Center's other programs such as after-school, community development and tourism. This includes creating curriculum and teaching environmental education classes in Spanish to local children and teens, assisting community members in the formation and development of local conservation projects, and involving tourists in theses projects.

Highlights: In your free time, the volunteer can enjoy the Sarapiqui River and the nearby rainforest reserve. You will work with a small international staff and have the freedom to put your own personal touch on the environmental education program. You will also have the chance to live with a local Costa Rican family and improve your Spanish speaking skills.

Qualifications: Preferred applicants will have the following qualifications:

- Undergraduate degree with a science background
- Experience working with children and planning activities and projects
- Ability to write, update and search for new curriculum materials and program development
- Advanced level of Spanish
- Computer skills, GIS a plus

Languages :
  • English
  • Spanish

Salary / Pay: Room & Board

Experience Required: yes

Volunteer Types :
  • community development
  • eco-tourism
  • education
  • environment
  • grassroots organization
  • youth development

This Program is open to Couples and Individuals

Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

  • Letters of Reference
  • Phone Interview
  • Resume
  • Written Application

Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center's Mission Statement: The Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center works to foster education, environmental conservation, artistic expression and responsible tourism in the rural communities of Sarapiqui, Costa Rica. Our goal is to be a resource for the Sarapiqui community by providing and coordinating activities that will both enhance their education and support sustainable development in the area.

Year Founded: 1993

 



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