Project Campanario Ecology and Community Development: Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• Central Pacific Coast: 
Osa Peninsula

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: CCI connects worthy local projects with volunteers around the world. Many local organizations are doing great work in their communities, but don't have the resources required to recruit international volunteers. CCI collaborates with these organizations and the volunteers needed to make their projects a success. All volunteer programs depend on the skilled coordination of a variety of elements: enthusiastic volunteers, meaningful work, organized projects, and supportive staff. It is our goal at CCI to orchestrate this process for you. We use our global experience and resources to provide volunteer experiences that bring pride and satisfaction to everyone involved.

CCI works in coordination with United Nations Development Program funded Cooprena RL, Cahuita National Park, Recicaribe, The Costa Rican Ministry for the Environment, The Talamancan Association of Ecotourism and Conservation, Opportunity Access, and Asociacion ANAI winner of the prestigious United Nations Equator Award and many other national and international programs dedicated to providing volunteer services where they are needed most.

Highlights: Proyecto Campanario, a multifaceted conservation effort of its founders and supporters, is dedicated to preserving tropical Eco-systems, both terrestrial and marine, through protecting a tract of tropical lowland rain forest and its coastal zones in Costa Rica, offering environmental education programs for national and international students of all ages, and promoting tropical research and studies. Volunteers will help maintain trails, volunteer at the local school, improve the facility, and other activities to support the local community and the project.

Accommodation

Campanario boasts of a large and rugged field station with all the simple comforts of home including a large kitchen and dining hall, screened-in dormitories with bunk beds, tiled bathrooms, clothes washing area, a large front porch, and a great view.

Electricity is generated through solar panels for basic lighting and other essential power needs. Supplemental lighting is by lantern or candlelight. The water is potable, coming from natural springs.

8 Day Program Schedule

    - Day 1    Departure
    - Day 2-4 Volunteer Project
    - Day 5    Recreation Day
    - Day 6-7 Volunteer Project
    - Day 8    Return

14 Day Program

    - Day 1       Depart
    - Day 2-7    Volunteer Project
    - Day 8-10   Recreation Trip
    - Day 11-13 Volunteer Project
    - Day 14       Return

Recreation

Campanario has a beautiful and secluded beach. The waters are usually clear and warm and the surf gentle enough to invite swimming. There is good snorkeling and great opportunities for jungle exploration.

Qualifications: Passport, 16 or over, fill out application and sign volunteer agreement

Cost in US$: $696- 1st week, $1296- 2 weeks

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Typical volunteer is between ages 16-36.

Age Range: 16-60 years old

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 5-10

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

Community Collaborations International's Mission Statement: CCI has managed over 1000 volunteers from thirty Universities and other groups providing disaster relief and completing environmental and human service projects internationally. Since 1994, we have provided technical assistance and program development support to conservation and educational organizations nationally and internationally. CCI works in coordination with United Nations Development Program funded Cooprena RL, Cahuita National Park, Recicaribe, The Costa Rican Ministry for the Environment, The Talamancan Association of Ecotourism and Conservation, Opportunity Access, and Asociacion ANAI winner of the prestigious United Nations Equator Award and many other national and international programs dedicated to providing volunteer services where they are needed most.

Year Founded: 1994