Costa Rica is a cultural and natural paradise, but most travelers only see it from a traditional tourist perspective, missing much of the key beauty and challenges that are its reality. Globe Aware's Costa Rica volunteer travel programs offer a unique opportunity to help small communities improve their well-being and create a sustainable future in ecologically important areas.

Globe Aware is building a multi-use center which, in addition to providing refuge for those affected by earthquakes and natural disasters, etc, will be where many locals receive sustainable job skills. The government has agreed to provide ongoing maintenance costs and instructors for training locals in plumbing, farming, construction, sewing, and many other self-sustaining technical job skills when the building is complete.

Volunteers work on various community development projects, such as:
- Teaching English at public schools
- Maintaining community facilities
- Maintaining and upgrading the homes of local families
- Leading activities, such as arts and crafts, or fitting reading glasses for the elderly
- Helping with the construction of chicken coops as income generation for local families

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