Conservation Projects - Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose
• North Western Region: 
Guanacaste
• Monteverde: 
Monteverde

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Programs begin every Monday

Description: Maximo Nivel offers volunteer and internship projects in Costa Rica and Peru. These projects provide the unique opportunity to live and work in Peru and/or Costa Rica while experiencing the countries' rich cultural diversity and building your proficiency in Spanish. Through the various project opportunities you are able to make a contribution to global society while at the same time bettering yourself.

Costa Rica is one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world. Opportunities abound for conservation projects in the rain forests of Costa Rica. Maximo Nivel offers unique, tailor-made volunteer projects including:

- Biodiversity inventories
- Eco-Tourism work in protected areas
- Turtle Project (Costa Rica only)
- Animal Care
- Re-forestation
- Eco-Agriculture

Volunteers work with professional environmentalists and other professionals, and project work includes some travel as well as office hours for planning and study. Depending on the volunteer's ability to conduct themselves in the Spanish language and the expertise they demonstrate, the project supervisors will let you work as independently as possible.

Highlights: Of all of the places on earth, Costa Rica is by far one of the most exotic. The country offers unparalleled natural beauty, active volcanoes, rainforests, and a wide range of national parks and eco-tourism. In addition, Costa Rica has over 1,000 miles of gorgeous white-and-black sand beaches, copious amounts of sunshine, world-class sport fishing, snorkeling and surfing!

Qualifications: No special qualifications needed - everybody can help out.

The volunteer experience is a commitment that includes a willingness to overcome challenges of various sorts. In cases where volunteers are experiencing difficulties, we strongly encourage creative and collaborative solutions. If you are put in an uncomfortable position, every effort will be made to accommodate you, but it is also important that volunteers remain flexible and understanding. Open-mindedness and patience will go a long way toward ensuring an enjoyable volunteer experience.

Cost in US$: Contact us for more information.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 - 75 years old

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

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Maximo Nivel's Mission Statement: Maximo Nivel specializes in intensive language and international-experiential living and work programs. With offices in Costa Rica, Peru, and the United States, we offer some of the most exciting and diverse destinations available. We are committed to providing all of our clients and participants the highest level of service and the strongest language, culture, and adventure programs in the world. We offer the following fully-accredited programs: TEFL/TESOL Certification, Native Spanish Program, and Volunteer & Internship programs.

Year Founded: 2003