Recreation and Tourism

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
La Virgen

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 
Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: per semester

Description: Learning all aspects of an adventure travel business which includes: office work, managing and acquiring new guests, scheduling rafting and kayaking trips, and generally keeping the hostel and rooms running smoothly.

Highlights: Working in an family environment in a beautiful area of costa rica, where one can learn how to raft guide and kayak on the multiple rivers of Sarapiqui county.

Qualifications: Must be 18 years old and a high school graduate. Any college student intersted in learning spanish and gaining knowledge of the adventure travel business world. Must be able to stay in Costa Rica for at least 3 months, and knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: People person who has the abiltity to self motivate and enjoy the rivers of Costa Rica.

Age Range: 18 and older

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 2

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

Sarapiqui Outdoor Center's Mission Statement: To provide the best quality service to all who visit SOC for a memorable and life lasting experience in Costa Rica

Year Founded: 1997