Description

You start your project with nearly three weeks of Spanish language lessons. At Pacuare, working under the direction of marine biologists, you will spend two weeks on beach patrol monitoring the great Leatherbacks, as they come ashore nightly to lay their eggs.

There is a period of independent travel which will give you about three weeks to explore Costa Rica and Latin America with 24 hour in-country support from our local representative.

Highlights

Marine and rainforest conservation combined with some great activities! Experience Costa Rican city life, tranquil Caribbean beaches, turtle protection and travel all in one project!

Qualifications

Volunteers do not need qualifications: they must be able to speak English, be enthusiastic, adaptable, committed and resilient (and have a sense of humor!). A basic knowledge of Spanish would also be useful.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

from 4,700

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

Cost includes orientation, accommodation, food, all with 24 hour in-country support from our local representative.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Biological Research
• Conservation
• Volunteering
• Wildlife Surveying

Typical Volunteer

The majority of our volunteers are aged 18-25 and are between school and university, at university or between university and employment.

Age Range

18-25

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 4-12

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

Four weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Africa & Asia Venture's Mission Statement

Our vision at AV is to create volunteer opportunities for you to live and work in the developing world, to have an experience for life' and to promote global citizenship. Our expertise and knowledge will allow you to get the most from your experience whilst knowing you are in safe hands. We pride ourselves in being a specialist volunteer organisation that really cares about each individual. You will become part of the AV team and, as so many past volunteers have told us: "Once an AV, always an AV!"

Year Founded

1993