Volunteers In Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose
• North Western Region: 
Heredia
• Central Pacific Coast: 
Puntarenas
• Monteverde: 
Monteverde

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: flexible

Description: Costa Rica is a land of amazing diversity comprised of humid tropical forest, dense rain forest and majestic volcanoes whose width can span up to one kilometer. It is also home to some of the most beautiful and welcoming beaches of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Costa Rica is home to 6% of the world's biodiversity and 25% of the tiny country is designated for conservation and protection.

Along with all of these natural wonders, you will find some of the most welcoming people on Earth. They will charm you with their warm willingness to share with you their customs and culture, all of this in a peaceful and stable environment.

Highlights: Programs currently offered in Costa Rica:

* Butterfly Conservation
* Ecology Conservation in Cabo Blanco
* Marine Conservation in Puntarenas
* Conversation Corps
* Children's Hospital in Costa Rica
* Assist in Schools in Costa Rica
* Costa Rica Orphanages
* Agricultural Ecological Farm

Qualifications: 18 and above and in good health.

Minimum Education: Diploma/Certification

Cost in US$: Please see each specific program for price.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement: GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded: 2001