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Lifeworks Costa Rica

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Location
Costa Rica: San Jose, Tortuguero

Program Duration
2-4 weeks

Typical Duration of Program
1-2 weeks

Dates
Various Length Programs June to August

  • Description

    Lifeworks-Costa Rica works with the Fundacion Humanitaria to help alleviate some of the harsh conditions facing the people.

    Lifeworkers participate in different humanitarian projects led by Gail Nystrom, also known as Giselle. She is an ex-Peace Corps member and is the founder and director of the Foundation.

  • Highlights

    Community service and Conservation projects; President's Volunteer Service Award program; Cultural exploration

  • Travel Types

    • RainForest Tours
    • Student Tours
    • Tours
    • Trekking
    • Overland Tours
    • Nature Tours
    • Native Culture Studies
    • Mountaineering
    • Heritage Tourism
    • Environmental Studies

  • Type of Programs

    • Adventure Travel
    • Community Service / Volunteerism
    • Cultural Exploration

  • Languages

    • English

  • Cost in US$:

    USD 3,690 to USD 4,790

  • Program Fees Include:

    All food, accommodation, activities and programs. Program costs exclude airfare. Please request a brochure for full details.

  • Credit Available

    yes

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Building/construction Projects
    • Community Centers
    • Community Health
    • Culture
    • Eco-tourism
    • Education
    • English Teaching
    • Environment
    • Fixing Fences
    • Gardening
    • Health
    • Health Care
    • Health Education
    • Home Visit
    • Indigenous Issues
    • Orphans
    • Painting
    • Playgrounds
    • Recreation
    • Sports
    • Street Kids
    • Volunteering

  • Age Range

    14/15 - 19

  • This Program is open to

    Worldwide Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Group living
    • Home-stays
    • Other

  • Participants Travel

    Independently or in Groups

  • Typically Participants Work

    in Groups of 8 - 20

  • Scholarships are Available

    Various scholarship opportunities are available. Please call or email us for scholarship information.

  • Application Process Involves

    • Phone/Video Interview
    • Written Application

  • Year Founded

    1986

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