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Reforestation and Community Development
Reforestation and Community Development





Highlights
- Experience local beach town life while working hand-in-hand with community members in Matapalo, Costa Rica.
- Learn about flora and fauna in meaningful ways and share your time and energy productively.
- Gain hands-on international work experience while working directly with community leaders.
- Make lifelong memories as you explore the area, see secret waterfalls, surf amazing waves, meet memorable locals, and watch breathtaking sunsets.
- Enjoy local cuisine while living at our modern yet rustic lodge located one minute from the waves.
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About the program
Be part of and spearhead a variety of community and reforestation projects in a tropical beach town. Join the fun & make a difference in beautiful Matapalo, Costa Rica!
As our quaint beach town becomes more noticed and receives more tourists, we need your support to take action now and protect the local flora and fauna. WeVOL´s Reforestation and Community Development volunteer program empowers volunteers to gain professional and personal experience while also ...
Typical day
- 7:30: Delicious Breakfast
- 8:00 - 11:30: Tree planting, caring for flora and fauna, community work
- 11:30 - 1:30: Free Time
- 12: 30: Fresh Lunch served at work site
- 14:00 - 15:30: Cleaning up, preparing materials & organizing for the next day
- 15:30 - 17:30: Beach time - sunset, beach walks, surf
- 17:30 - ...
Free-time activities
Participants will have free time to enjoy sunsets daily and maximize their weekend fun. Located in between Domincal and Manuel Antonio National Park, our town is full of options during your free time. In addition to the stunning beach, Matapalo also has a great skate park, paved roads for cycling, ...
Requirements
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Details on arrival
All programs start on Monday and arrival transportation is offered every Sunday departing around 2pm from the San Jose area. Participants stay at Guava Lodge located in Matapalo, Costa Rica. Guava Lodge is a five-room modern lodge with a restaurant on-site. Guava Lodge is located 200 meters from the ocean and has a lovely tropical garden with lush flora and fascinating fauna - imagine monkeys, scarlet macaws, avocado trees and hibiscus flowers! Each room has a private bathroom. Towels and linens are provided. Our staff will make sure that you will feel at home as soon as you arrive.
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WeVOL
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Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Kerri
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