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Care & Conservation in Costa Rica (2 Week High School Special)

Location: Costa Rica: Rural Areas

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: Sunday, July 8th - Saturday, July 21st 2012 | Sunday, August 12th - Saturday, August 25th 2012

http://www.projects-abroad.org

80 Broad Street New York, NY 10004 United States

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Phone: 1-888-839-3535

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Description

If you're interested in working with children, joining a conservation project, practicing your Spanish skills, and living in a gorgeous country, then look no further than this trip! Costa Rica is one of the most stable and well-developed countries in Central America, creating a perfect mix for volunteers who want to experience Latin America.

During your time at the conservation project at Diria National Park you will be given an extensive tour of the park, including the waterfalls that the park is famous for. You'll also be involved in a variety of ongoing projects, which may include reforestation work, mammal study, butterfly and bat study, painting buildings, and maintaining and restoring trails.

Highlights

You will then spend the other week working at one of our care projects in the city of Liberia, Projects Abroad's main base in Costa Rica. Volunteers can help out by playing games with the children and giving them attention they would otherwise not receive. There is also the opportunity to provide some basic English lessons if you'd like to take part in classes. You will work at the one of the care centers during the day and your evenings will be filled with activities ranging from dance lessons to quizzes. Living in Liberia provides a great opportunity to speak Spanish with local people if you're interested in improving or picking up some language skills.

A weekend trip to an outdoor destination is included for all 2-Week Special volunteers. Experience all the beauty this magnificent country has to offer while helping out on a volunteer project. Pura Vida!

Type of Programs
  • Community Service / Volunteerism
  • Cultural Exploration

Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please go to our website for prices.

Cost Include Description:

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Childcare/children
  • Conservation
  • Culture
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Painting
  • Parks
  • Trail Building
Age Range
16-19
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Costa Rica

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
10 days
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
Projects Abroad's Mission Statement

As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded

1992

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