Description

Overview:
The Palo Verde National Park is part of the Tempisque Conservation Area, which contains much of the valley of the Tempisque River and covers an area of 45,492 acres in Guanacaste Province. The Park is dedicated to the conservation of floodplain, marshes, limestone ridges, and seasonal pools.

Highlights

Youth Discovery volunteers work closely with youth volunteers in Costa Rica through YCIs partner organization, Reto Juvenil Internacional (RJI). A key component of YCIs work is combining the energy and skills of its youth volunteers with those of local youth. On project, you will have the opportunity to use your skills and interests to mobilize local youth, interact directly with the community, and be fully involved in innovative environmental programming

Key Activities May Include:
* Improve the conditions of the park by assisting Park Rangers with maintenance and construction of infrastructure and trails
* Strengthen environmental education by organizing workshops on recycling and waste management with youth, adults and children inside the park and surrounding communities
* Promote environmental conservation and protection

Travel Types

• Eco Tours

Qualifications

* Experience working in a team with demonstrated leadership skills
* Relevant degree in Environmental Science, Conservation, Ecology or the Humanities
* Previous working or living experience in a cross-cultural setting or in a developing country is an asset
* Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or willingness to learn before and/or during project

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

1,800

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Living stipend
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Fundraising Goal:
YCIs volunteer participants are required to fundraise and/or contribute a minimum of USD1,800 to contribute to YCIs global youth development programs worldwide.

What's Covered by YCI:
* Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning
* Modest local accommodations and food
* In-country work-related travel
* Comprehensive medical and evacuation insurance

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Building/construction Projects
• Community Development
• Eco-tourism
• Environment
• Youth Development

Age Range

18-35

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Youth Challenge International's Mission Statement

Building Communities and Leaders through Global Youth Development.

Year Founded

1989