Volunteer in Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: On-going, throughout school year. Next start date is August, and beyond!
Description:
Volunteers work outside on our 106-acre campus with our Land Manager on any of our ongoing and varied land stewardship projects. Reforestation, trail maintenance, native plant projects, and organic gardening are common daily activities. Volunteers also help assist in our environmental education classes, interacting with the school children.
Highlights:
The cloud forest is unique and amazing! We are one of the only environmentally focused schools in Central America. Our mission is to nurture a new generation of ecologically aware individuals by providing them with the skilled and motivation to make environmentally and socially conscious decisions on a local, national and global scale. Stay with a local family while working on our conservation projects, Spanish lessons, workshops and trips included.
Qualifications:
We are looking for people who want to volunteer at the Cloud Forest School. Our volunteers must be at least 18 years old, and have conversational/fluent English. Spanish is not a requirement, although it is helpful. No experience is necessary, although previous volunteer experiences are helpful.
Minimum Education: High School
Cost in US$: $161/week (with homestay) $70/week (without homestay)
Cost Include Description:
$161 a week includes a local family homestay, Spanish lessons, some workshops and trips. Our homestay families provide a private room, 3 meals a day and laundry. Living with a Costa Rican family is an excellent way to work on one's Spanish while learning about a foreign culture and enjoying the warmth and comfort of a family while away from home. The volunteer/homestay fee also includes daily bus transportation between your homestay and school, internet and coffee at school, orientation, supervision, and support.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- conservation
- education
- environment
- reforestation
- volunteering
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Typical Volunteer: We are looking for people from all walks of life to volunteer at our school! Many volunteers are college age individuals, while others are adults. We choose people who want to make a difference at the Cloud Forest School by working as volunteers with us. Our volunteers also want to spend some time here in Monteverde, and get to know our unique community!
Age Range: 18 and over
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Resume
- Written Application
Cloud Forest School's Mission Statement: Our mission is to nurture generations of ecologically aware, academically well-rounded bilingual individuals. We will work to provide students with the knowledge, values and skills needed to make environmentally and socially conscious decisions on a local, national and global scale.
Our vision is a sustainable future for the Earth through educating individuals to love, respect and protect the natural environment, to strive for justice and peace as well as academic excellence and to work towards conserving biodiversity and enriching community life.
Year Founded: 1991
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