Work in a National Park & Ocean Plastic Free
Coordinator | Angela
Coordinator | Angela
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Highlights
Learn more about the unique biodiversity in Costa Rica and clean up the ocean
Working in one of the most beautiful Marine National Parks in Costa Rica
Gain Spanish by living in a volunteer house, run by a Costa Rican family and your colleagues at the park
Learn about Costa Rica and the wonderful culture
Enjoy the country and the wonderful beaches around
Make the ocean plastic-free and help preserve beautiful national parks in Costa Rica, educate visitors and protect wildlife.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
On this program, you will help in one of the greatest Marine National Park in Costa Rica. The park is home to endangered species such as monkeys, sloths, aras, sea turtles, and many types of birds and reptiles. The park is the starting point of many activities like hiking, dolphin tours, and horseback riding. As well a lot of tourists (international and local) coming every year to enjoy the beautiful beach and wale trail.
During your volunteering, you will help to clean up the beach and public areas of the park, inform visitors and help in small projects, if requested by the ministry.
As the park is open 6-days a week, please stay flexible with your working days. The park will plan you 5-days a week 4-6 hours a day. During your volunteering, you will stay in one of our amazing volunteer houses just some minutes' walk from the main entrance. Like this, you will get to know other volunteers from around the world and can spend your free time with them.
Typical day
Usually, volunteers work 5-days a week. Working days are chosen by the park in coordination with the volunteer before arriving.
Working hours between 4-6 hours a day.
Tasks:
- Cleaning
beaches and public areas of the beach
- Protecting and taking care of the local wildlife
- Helping with the operations at the national parks by educating visitors on the local wildlife and environmental protection
Free-time activities
During your free time you can go to the beach. You can enjoy activities like hiking, climbing, trekking, horseback riding, relaxing on the beach, etc. Costa Rica does have great surf spots. Water sport
activities are a lot around the project.
Close to
the beach people sell souvenirs, other cities like Manuel Antonio or
Dominical is close. As well you can do tours to waterfalls, which are close to your stay. One is in town, the other close to Dominical. We can recommend doing the tour on your own, as it is easy to get there.
Water Sports
Swimming
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Climbing
Hiking
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (intermediate level)
or Spanish (basic level)
required
copy of the passport and medical insurance during your stay
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Spanish basic, we do offer language school online or in Costa Rica before your stay.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
from
08:00
- 16:00
What's Included
- Airport Pick Up
- Local support
- 24/7 Emergency Number
- Accommodation in a volunteer house
- 2 meals a day
Our team will pick you up at San Jose Airport. One of our team members will pick you up and bring you to the bus station in San Jose. On the bus, you will go direct to Uvita. Please take some cash for the bus with you. The bus costs US$10-15. The bus will take about 3,5 to 4 hours. We can organize a pick up between 6-11 am.
You will be in a volunteer house. Rooms are very well
equipped and you will have a dorm room (double or 3-bed room), single rooms are available on request and with an extra fee. You will share the bathroom with other volunteers. Our travelers recommend the accommodation to 100%. The accommodation is about 10-15 minutes by bicycle from the project.
Dorm Room
Bedroom (Double)
Typical breakfast and lunch OR dinner are included, as well during the weekend.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Costa Rica provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Costa Rica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Costa Rica.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Arrival day: Sunday or as agreed before arriving
Start date: Monday
Please note, if your flight to San Jose is arriving after 2 pm we need to add a day close to the airport before arriving.
This program is paused due to COVID-19 and reopens January 2022. Apply Now!
2 - 24 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$420
3 weeks
$609
4 weeks
$797
5 weeks
$986
7 weeks
$1,364
9 weeks
$1,741
24 weeks
(max. stay)
$4,572
Average fees
$200
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Jamso Trainee
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with Jamso Trainee during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Work in a National Park & Ocean Plastic Free
Make the ocean plastic-free and help preserve beautiful national parks in Costa Rica, educate visitors and protect wildlife.
$200/week
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