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  • Life On Land

Environmental Protection Supporter

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434€ per week  ·  1 - 4 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Groepen
50+

Over het programma

Provide essential labor on projects to safeguard the environment and its natural inhabitants from extinction.

The program

This inspiring conservation program works to promote and encourage sustainable agriculture practices in the Sarapiquí rainforest. The program is open to all international volunteers who enjoy working in nature and with rural communities, those  who like to spend time preserving and ...

Over het programma

The program

This inspiring conservation program works to promote and encourage sustainable agriculture practices in the Sarapiquí rainforest. The program is open to all international volunteers who enjoy working in nature and with rural communities, those  who like to spend time preserving and helping the environment and all of its components.

Participants will also have the chance to become immersed with the local people and culture. Volunteers who are hard-working, ecologically sensitive, willing to learn about new cultures, enthusiastic and ready to get stuck in and help should apply today. Join us in beautiful Costa Rica and put your eco-warrior skills to the test!

Goals of this Project:

  • Protect Costa Rica’s natural heritage
  • Promote sustainable agriculture in Costa Rica's rural rainforest communities
  • Provide essential labor on projects to safeguard the environment and its natural inhabitants
  • Enable inter-cultural exchange between all parties and teach international visitors more about environmental practices and Costa Rica

How you can help

This amazing conservation program allows volunteers to take part in vital conservation work to preserve the natural environment in stunning the tropical rainforest of Sarapiquí.

The project centres on eco-farming and conservation with volunteers working on sustainable farms to assist with horticultural and animal husbandry duties. In addition volunteers can expect to be engaged with the community here, primarily thought the provision of English language lessons.

Volunteers will gain important experience in environmental practices and learn about Costa Rica’s unique flora and fauna. Participants on this project play an important role by supplying free labor in often labor-intensive projects, allowing the initiatives to continue their great work. 

Volunteers will contribute in a number of ways and can expect to undertake the following tasks:

  • Agricultural duties such as planting, harvesting and delivery of sustainable food items
  • Feeding and caring for farm animals
  • General farm maintenance as required
  • Community language classes.

Dagelijkse activiteiten

A volunteer’s work day on this project will generally last around 4 hours Monday - Friday and while we ask all volunteers to be flexible in this regard, a typical daily schedule is likely to go something like this:

8:00am Breakfast at the accommodation

8:30am Walk to your project site

9:00amm Pre-s

Dagelijkse activiteiten

A volunteer’s work day on this project will generally last around 4 hours Monday - Friday and while we ask all volunteers to be flexible in this regard, a typical daily schedule is likely to go something like this:

8:00am Breakfast at the accommodation

8:30am Walk to your project site

9:00amm Pre-start meeting with project supervisor

9:30am VOLUNTEERING DUTIES START

A tea break and lunch break will be fitted in during the day, but often the timing of breaks will change based on the needs of the local staff and number of volunteers on hand.

2:00pm VOLUNTEERING DUTIES END

2:15pm Debrief with project supervisor

2:30pm Walk back to the accommodation

Evenings Free time to relax and have dinner or go out and explore the sights and sounds of the local area!

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

This amazing program is based in Sarapiquí, a tropical rainforest area roughly 2 hours north of San Jose.

Sarapiquí one of only two certified sustainable destinations in Latin American and particularly well known for its waterfalls, rivers, and rich biodiversity.

Adventure awaits for nature ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

This amazing program is based in Sarapiquí, a tropical rainforest area roughly 2 hours north of San Jose.

Sarapiquí one of only two certified sustainable destinations in Latin American and particularly well known for its waterfalls, rivers, and rich biodiversity.

Adventure awaits for nature lovers in this region with zip-lining, white-water rafting, hiking in national parks and biological stations to explore.

The nearby town of Puerto Viejo Sarapiquí is a gateway to stunning Caribbean beaches including Puero Viejo (Limón), Cahuita and Gandoca-Manzanillo - touted as as the best beaches in the country by our local Costa Rican Program Director - and believe us, she would know!

A hidden treasure in this beautiful country, Sarapiquí is a nature lovers paradise!

Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

Vereiste documenten

Emergency contact

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

The project is open to all and does not require participants to have specific education, qualifications or experience, as you will be shown everything you need to know by your local project leader. Importantly though, all applicants must first and foremost have a genuine willingness to help, show drive and initiative, and bring a positive 'can-do' attitude.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 09:00 - 14:00

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Love Volunteers

  • Dedicated pre-departure support
  • Exclusive access to the LV Trip Planner! 
  • Airport pick-up on arrival 
  • Orientation & full safety briefing on arrival
  • Accommodation
  • Food & Meals
  • 24/7 local support network 
  • Project placement & onsite supervision
  • Lifetime LV Alumni Membership
  • The opportunity to make a REAL difference!
  • Certificate of Completion (on request)
  • LV registration fee

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Juan Santamaria International Airport

Upon your arrival in San Jose you will be collected at the airport and taken to host family accommodation in Santa Barbara de Heredia, 40mins north of San Jose, where you will stay Saturday night.

On Sunday a brief welcome orientation will be provided to help you settle in and ask any last minute questions. The local team will arrange your transfer to the project location by public bus on Sunday afternoon. 

  • Program Arrival Day: SATURDAY
  • Program Departure Day: SATURDAY
  • Arrival/Departure Airport: Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica (Code: SJO)

Accomodatie

Volunteers are hosted in Volunteer House accommodations in Sarapiqui.

Rooms are dormitory style and may be shared by up to 4 volunteers depending on the time of year and the number of volunteers onsite. The houses are basic but comfortable and have all the standard amenities. Bed linen is provided so you need only bring a towel and personal toiletries.  Easy!


Eten & Drank

Volunteers are provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner daily throughout the placement.  Easy!

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Costa Rica. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Costa Rica biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Costa Rica dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Costa Rica. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

This project is available year-round and programs start every SATURDAY. 

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

1 week (min. verblijf) 572€
2 weken 810€
3 weken 1.077€
4 weken (max. verblijf) 1.183€
Gemiddelde kosten 434€/week

Programmakosten

434€ per week 1 - 4 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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Duurtijd

1 - 4 weken

Waarborg (15%)

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.

Finale betaling (85%)

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Love Volunteers gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.

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Love Volunteers

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Gesproken talen: Engels

Over de organisatie

Love Volunteers has been placing volunteers around the world for over seven years. We're passionate about making a difference in developing communities.

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About Us

Love Volunteers has been placing volunteers around the world for over seven years. We're passionate about making a difference in developing communities.

Our History

  • June 2009: Julian and Kelly (a brother and sister team from New Zealand) were shocked by the huge fees charged for volunteering abroad. They knew there must be a better way!
  • July 2009: Eager to provide transparent and cost effective volunteering, work began on what would become Love Volunteer.
  • August 2009: Visting worthy projects and developing relationshsips with local charities begins. A voyage that would see the duo cover half the globe in six months.
  • January 2010: The Love Volunteers website is launched with just 20 projects across 12 countries.
  • March 2010: Our first volunteer, Daniel, joins us on a project in Ethiopia! The first of many thousands to follow!
  • May 2010: Within months, Love Volunteers is placing over 50 volunteers a month
  • January 2011: We work with our first student group, sending Tim and 30 of his medical students from Columbia University to Guatemala.
  • May 2011: Our 1,000th volunteer, Emily, joins the team in Vietnam
  • February 2012: We begin working with our partner in Zambia - country number 30.
  • May 2013: We're recognized as one of the top volunteering organizations in the world.
  • July 2014: We add our 100th project - in Costa Rica.
  • October 2015: Kelly and Mike spend 18 months visiting projects throughout Central & South America, Europe and Asia.
  • February 2016: Nicole joins the team as our volunteer support manager. Later, Karen also comes on board.
  • June 2017: We undertake a huge rebrand of Love Volunteers to better reflect our mission of serving local communities in developing countries.

136 beoordelingen · rating4.8

My 3 weeks in Costa Rica were extraordinary. At the airport, two members of the local team were waiting for me with two other volunteers that had just arrived. They drove us to the Animal Rescue Center, it was raining really hard, since it was the rain season at that time. Every morning we had a ...
Tomas Heijnen rating4.6

2023 at Great Barrier Reef Conservation Experience

Erg leuk programma, snorkelen op de eilanden was erg leuk. Erg goed verzorgd door de coordinatoren. Wel jammer dat het water erg koud was (juli), dus het snorkelen kon je niet lang volhouden. ..
Jess Gustafson rating5

2023 at Environmental Conservation Worker

This was a great experience volunteering for CVNZ and I learned a lot about nature conservation in Aotearoa New Zealand as well as about the culture. The staff were very helpful for suggesting places to visit on the weekends and I had a great time with the other volunteers. I would definitely do ...
Dawn Harrage rating4

2023 at Community Initiatives

Made very welcome by the community programme that I worked with. It was about a 20 minute bus journey away but the buses are very regular and inexpensive. The hostel was great and being in New Orleans for Mardi Gras was amazing. Beware, though, food and drinks can be expensive (compared to what I'm ...
Victoria Schmettow rating1.4

2023 at Marine Conservation Supporter

I applied for the Marine Conservation program and wanted to stay for two weeks - I left early as this whole thing was more or less a scam. The location is not a "short journey from the beach" and not where the map shows but way further inland. We had bad/no wifi, our showers were not working ...
Emily Merker rating1.8

2022 at Marine Conservation Supporter

Ich bin sehr enttäuscht, ich hab viel Geld gezahlt und alles was gemacht wurde ist Kayak fahren und beach clean ups. Ich war die einzige Freiwillige dort und war daher immer alleine. Für das Geld erwarte ich definitiv mehr! ich bin eine Woche früher nachhause geflogen weil ich mich gelangweilt ...

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