Description

As a volunteer in Costa Rica you will be working closely together with the local people and organizations, making an immense difference and meaningful contribution. Participants are going to share their own experiences, ideas and knowledge with the community and our team in order to meet the goals of each community and project aim. They will be warmly welcomed and all Volunteers will experience a different culture like never before as they really get involved and get to know them. Volunteering is the opportunity to gain new perspectives and insights into the Costa Rican culture and yourself. It is an exciting and personally inspiring, challenging experience. All participants will develop memories that will be with them forever. Through our experience working in this country and in social and environmental topics, we are able to offer exclusive project listings and the opportunity to be a part of our international teams that are not only working professionally to raise environmental awareness amongst children around the country; they also work in social and creative projects with disabled children, develop new ideas for recycling cooperatives in poor communities or protect endangered animals in Costa Rica's most amazing ecosystems. We want to develop communities ability to develop their own ideas and to take practical steps towards improvement and maintenance of the beautiful environment they live in.

Highlights

You can be a part of our team working side by side with professionals in sea turtle conservation, marine investigation, whales + dolphins or jaguar research, environmental education programs close to the Corcovado National Park and other fascinating sites, help on organic farms with daily work, learn about indigenous traditions or support our social program in children's homes, with kids on the street or disabled children. Planet Conservation is a small Costa Rica based company that offers pre departure help desk, continuous support in the country, additional information material and offers outdoor activities to the most amazing treasures of Costa Rica. We make a difference as we are specialized on topics to support the green development of the country and work side by side with our Volunteers.

Travel Types

• Archaeology
• BackPacking Abroad
• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Climbing
• Cooking
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Deep-Sea Fishing
• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Fishing
• Geology
• Hiking
• Homestay
• Language Immersion
• Mountaineering
• Native Culture Studies
• Nature Tours
• RainForest Tours
• Scuba
• Snorkeling
• Student Tours
• Trekking
• Volunteering

Qualifications

Young travelers, Singles, Seniors, Families: inscription form, 18 years and older, high motivation, interest in foreign culture, basic Spanish, good health condition, ability to adapt to simple living conditions, international travel and health insurance.

For Expert job opportunities: CV, letter of recommendation

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

From 1,000 per month

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Premium 3 month package includes:
* Inscription fees
* Premium exclusive project-listings
* Airport Pick-Up
* Welcome-tour to the National Institute for Biodiversity in San Jose
* Accommodation in Costa Rican host family or in project camp
* Full board
* All transportation costs within the country to project and back to San Jose
* Information material with interactive CD and map-material
* Orientation meeting in Costa Rica
* Permanent support
* Pre-departure help-desk
* 24h emergency phone
* Planet Conservation T-Shirt
* Bilingual Tour to Corcovado National Park and tour to the Biological Reserve Caño Island with dive excursion, whale and dolphin encounter, Canopy tour, certification.

Additional: We offer language schools, dive excursions and adventure tours.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Open minded, creative, active, interested in foreign cultures, interested in environmental topics, social workers, and adventurous.

Age Range

18 to 70 years

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2-20

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-10 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Planet Conservation Volunteers's Mission Statement

Planet Conservation is a young organization specialized in environmental sustainability, conservation and educational projects in Costa Rica. Founded by international professionals that have gained huge experience in different areas around the world, PC is offering a personalized volunteer program where each participant is an important part of our team in any chosen project. They will experience the diversity of the Costa Rican communities as an integrated member and by working side by side with our teams. This way we ensure an amazing memorable experience for young participants, experts, seniors, singles, families or groups that want to discover Costa Rica in a responsible way. Be part of solutions to support the green development of this beautiful country.

Year Founded

2006