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Internship and Volunteer Opportunities in the Cloud Forest

by Cloudbridge Nature Reserve

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Program Overview

Cloudbridge Nature Reserve is a private, non-profit cloud forest reserve in Costa Rica’s Talamanca Mountains, adjacent to Chirripó National Park. Founded in 2002, Cloudbridge focuses on forest conservation, research, reforestation, and environmental education. Interns and volunteers support ongoing ecological research and field surveys. We offer research internships (minimum 12 weeks) and volunte...

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Program Highlights

Hands-On Research – Gain practical field experience supporting ecological research and long-term monitoring of Costa Rica’s unique cloudforest.
Work in the Cloudforest – Live and work in a private reserve next to Chirripó National Park, surrounded by spectacular mountain forests and wildlife.
Real Field Experience – Hike research trails, collect data, identify species, and contribute to long-term ecological studies and monitoring.
International Community – Live alongside interns, volunteers, and researchers from around the world in a shared, supportive community.
Make a Conservation Impact – Your work contributes directly to forest conservation, restoration, environmental education, and scientific research.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Some Equipment
Guide / Chaperone
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Training
Academic Advising
Letter of Recommendation
Certificate of Completion
Internship Placement
Emergency Support

Exclusions

Travel Insurance
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Quick Details

Location
Costa Rica
Starts At$22 for More than 12 weeks
Availability
Year(s) Offered:Year Round
Duration:
  • 1-2 Years
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
Age Requirement18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Animal Sciences
  • Biology
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Forestry
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Locations

  • Costa Rica

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: Year Round
  • Duration: 1-2 Years, 2-4 Weeks, 3-6 Months, 5-8 Weeks, 7-12 Months, 9-12 Weeks, Alternative Spring Break, Multiple Year, Summer, Winter
  • Intern Duration: Summer, Winter, Short Term, Spring, 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 1 Year, Fall, 18 Months

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Resume
  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

1-2 Years, 2-4 Weeks, 3-6 Months, 5-8 Weeks, 7-12 Months, 9-12 Weeks, Alternative Spring Break, Multiple Year, Summer, Winter

Starts At

  • More than 12 weeks: $22
  • Between 4 and 12 weeks: $28
  • Less than 4 weeks: $30

Payment Terms

  • Payment Plan

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Research interns may develop independent research projects, depending on the project’s feasibility, available resources, and approval from the Science Coordinator.

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