Environmental Conservation Costa Rica

About the program

This inspiring conservation program works to promote and encourage sustainable agriculture practices in the Sarapiquí rainforest. Working on an organic, self-sufficient farm the program is open to all international volunteers who enjoy working in nature and with rural communities, those who like to spend time preserving and helping the environment and all of its components.

Participants will also have the chance to become immersed with the local people and culture. Volunteers who are hard-working, ecologically sensitive, willing to learn about new cultures, enthusiastic and ready to get stuck in and help should apply today.

Goals of this Project:

• Protect Costa Rica’s natural heritage
• Promote sustainable agriculture in Costa Rica's rural rainforest communities
• Provide essential labor on projects to safeguard the environment and its natural inhabitants
• Enable inter-cultural exchange between all parties and teach international visitors more about environmental practices and Costa Rica

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Volunteer's role

Volunteers will contribute in a number of ways and can expect to undertake the following tasks:

• Agricultural duties such as planting, harvesting and delivery of sustainable food items
• Feeding and caring for farm animals
• General farm maintenance as required
• Community language classes

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Requirements  

Love Volunteers welcomes all those 18 years (17 with parental consent) and over who wish to give their time and energy to help protect the natural environment of Costa Rica. This 'hands-on' project is best suited to those who are either pursuing a career in conservation/environmental studies, or who simply wish to explore an interest in this field. However, the project is open to all and does not require participants to have specific education, qualifications or experience, as you will be shown everything you need to know by your local project leader. Importantly though, all applicants must first and foremost have a genuine willingness to help, show drive and initiative, and bring a positive 'can-do' attitude. If this sounds like you, we want you on the team!  

What to bring
* High quality rainwear
* Good walking shoes
* Alarm clock (battery powered) and a wristwatch.
* First-aid kit
* Insect repellant.
* Towel(s) - fast drying is ideal
* Waterproof sunscreen
* Sunglasses.
* Light-weight clothing
* Jacket for cool evenings
* Mosquito net
* Personal hygiene items
* Books, music, guitar, paints, cards, games
* Spanish pocket dictionary if needed