Description

Summer volunteers will participate in a wide variety of service projects and adventure tours throughout the country; make new friends, explore the culture, language and beauty of Costa Rica.

This Summer Adventure is made up of 4 weeks of different projects throughout the country of Costa Rica. Participants can choose to join us for 2 weeks or for all 4 weeks. The first week begins June 21 and the last week ends July 17, 2011.

You'll make new friends for life, see some amazing things and make memories to last a lifetime.

These are the projects that are included in the summer adventure program:
* Hojancha Art & Music Community Program
* Hojancha Daycare Center
* Monte Alto Natural Reserve
* Ostional Sea Turtle Project
* Wildlife Rescue Center
* Bambu Cultural Center
* Bambu Retirement Home and Elementary School

Highlights

* See Costa Rica Coast-to-Coast
* Rafting, Rappelling Surfing & Zip Lining
* Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
* Choose from two to four weeks
* All expenses included

Qualifications

This program would suit anyone who is reliable, independent and enthusiastic, with a lot of initiative. The person must be committed to helping our growing organization become even more successful in helping some of Costa Rica's communities in need.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 2,495 for two weeks. USD 995 each week after that.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical insurance

Program Fees Include:

* Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off
* Accommodations & Meals
* Country Information and Orientation
* Volunteer Project Placement
* Project Training
* In-Country Support
* Medical Insurance
* Tours
* Guide (s)
* Transportation between projects
* Country Information and Orientation
* 24-hour in-country emergency service
* Airport Pick-Up*
* Accommodations with host family*
* Up to 3 Meals Per Day
* Country Information and Orientation
* Volunteer Project Placement
* Project Training
* In-Country Support
* Medical Insurance
* Assistance with Planning Excursions and Activities
* Reference letter or evidence of volunteer service hours
* 24 hour in-country emergency service

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

The minimum age requirement is 16 years old. Students under 18 require parental permission.

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

24 hours

Tropical Adventures Foundation's Mission Statement

The Tropical Adventures Foundation is a resource for empowering individuals and communities inside and outside of Costa Rica. Our goals are to: Support the inherent value of the individual, reduce poverty and injustice, help communities achieve sustainable growth, create safe environments, promote international learning and cooperation and foster personal and worldwide peace. Every community around the world faces the fundamental challenge to create social and economic systems that promote peace, human welfare and the sustainability of the environment on which life depends. We meet this challenge by supporting and encouraging initiatives by those living and working closest to where the problems are located. We promote collaboration among diverse individuals, nonprofit organizations, government and businesses from the local area and around the world, as well as from every level of society. Our experience shows such activities help build common understanding, bring forward and reinforce the inherent value of the individual, strengthen a sense of local and worldwide community, and ultimately enable people to improve their lives and reinforce their commitment to society.

Year Founded

2005