Youth Discovery Program Volunteer Costa Rica

Location: Costa Rica: Guanacaste

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: March 3-March 18, 2012

Youth Challenge International

http://www.yci.org

5th Floor 394 Broadway New York City, United States

Call Us

Phone: 347.948.4922

Download the Application Form
Description

Overview:
The Palo Verde National Park is part of the Tempisque Conservation Area, which contains much of the valley of the Tempisque River and covers an area of 45,492 acres in Guanacaste Province. The Park is dedicated to the conservation of floodplain, marshes, limestone ridges, and seasonal pools.

Highlights

Youth Discovery volunteers work closely with youth volunteers in Costa Rica through YCIs partner organization, Reto Juvenil Internacional (RJI). A key component of YCIs work is combining the energy and skills of its youth volunteers with those of local youth. On project, you will have the opportunity to use your skills and interests to mobilize local youth, interact directly with the community, and be fully involved in innovative environmental programming

Key Activities May Include:
* Improve the conditions of the park by assisting Park Rangers with maintenance and construction of infrastructure and trails
* Strengthen environmental education by organizing workshops on recycling and waste management with youth, adults and children inside the park and surrounding communities
* Promote environmental conservation and protection

Travel Types
  • Eco Tours
Qualifications

* Experience working in a team with demonstrated leadership skills
* Relevant degree in Environmental Science, Conservation, Ecology or the Humanities
* Previous working or living experience in a cross-cultural setting or in a developing country is an asset
* Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or willingness to learn before and/or during project

Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Cost in US$:

1,800

Cost Include Description:

Fundraising Goal:
YCIs volunteer participants are required to fundraise and/or contribute a minimum of USD1,800 to contribute to YCIs global youth development programs worldwide.

What's Covered by YCI:
* Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning
* Modest local accommodations and food
* In-country work-related travel
* Comprehensive medical and evacuation insurance

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • building/construction projects
  • community development
  • eco-tourism
  • environment
  • youth development
Age Range
18-35
This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
Typically The Application Process Time is
2-3 weeks
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
Youth Challenge International's Mission Statement

Building Communities and Leaders through Global Youth Development.

Year Founded

1989

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