{"id":5482,"date":"2014-03-05T15:19:13","date_gmt":"2014-03-05T15:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/?p=5482"},"modified":"2017-06-05T08:18:26","modified_gmt":"2017-06-05T08:18:26","slug":"costa-rica-volunteer-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/?p=5482","title":{"rendered":"Costa Rica Volunteer Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are many reasons why thousands of people volunteer each year. Some people volunteer with a\u00a0desire to travel while some others to meet new people, get familiar with new cultures or even for adventures! But above all it&#8217;s an excellent opportunity to help the people\u00a0who are working to improve life in their communities. It&#8217;s also an excellent opportunity to self-actualization, self realization and alternative way to discover your life purpose. You will find some high standard Volunteer Programs in Costa Rica. Let&#8217;s have a look. If you don&#8217;t find what you&#8217;re looking for here, you can also try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlatinamerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.volunteerlatinamerica.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rancho Delicioso<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<address style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Rancho-Delicioso.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5524\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Rancho-Delicioso.jpg\" alt=\"Rancho-Delicioso\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Rancho-Delicioso.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Rancho-Delicioso-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Rancho-Delicioso-36x55.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Rancho Delicioso<br \/>\n200m Norte y Oeste de la Escuela Delicias<br \/>\nCobano, Puntarenas 60111<br \/>\nCosta Rica<\/address>\n<address style=\"text-align: justify;\">Website:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ranchodelicioso.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/ranchodelicioso.com\/<\/a><\/address>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Work Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Manual Labor<\/li>\n<li>Animal Care<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance of Volunteer Space<\/li>\n<li>Cooking and Food Research<\/li>\n<li>Internet Research<\/li>\n<li>Article Writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Price\/Month:<\/strong>\u00a0$400\/month<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rancho Delicioso, an organic farm located on the southern Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica,\u00a0offers a new volunteer program with excellent potential. Volunteer program in Rancho Delicioso is designed for the creative\u00a0individuals who can see the opportunities around them, \u00a0figure out solutions and enthusiast enough to jump in and get their hands dirty, and see projects through to fruition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rancho Delicioso understands and acknowledges that every individual has his or her own purposes to attend a volunteer program. So in Rancho\u00a0Delicioso they designed their unique volunteer program that creates a bridge between your purpose and the organizational goals, mission and vision. So this is the one of the very few volunteer program where you find enough opportunity<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">\u00a0to accomplish and meet your goals for joining the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Perfect for Eco passionate individuals, the volunteer program at Rancho Delicioso is a unique initiative with a vast potential which opens the door to peace, happiness and joy. But as they\u00a0want to make sure you&#8217;re happy with your experience at Rancho\u00a0Delicioso, they ask\u00a0volunteers to commit at least a month or longer, although shorter term volunteers will also be considered if\u00a0space and projects allow.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Global Crossroad<\/h3>\n<p>Atenas, Puntarenas<br \/>\nToll-Free 1-866-387-7816<br \/>\ninfo@globalcrossroad.com<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalcrossroad.com\/costarica\/volunteer_in_costarica.php#pf\">http:\/\/www.globalcrossroad.com\/costarica\/volunteer_in_costarica.php#pf<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Work in Orphanage<\/li>\n<li>Medical Project<\/li>\n<li>Teaching English<\/li>\n<li>City Improvement Project<\/li>\n<li>Marine Project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$460-$1120<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In some areas poverty, child abuse and alcoholism\u00a0are rampant and the\u00a0Costa Rican\u00a0government does not\u00a0have\u00a0the resources to provide sufficient support to local\u00a0orphanages. There are\u00a0many children in Costa Rica without families. These children need the parental love and care. The goal of the Global Crossroad&#8217;s volunteer in orphanage in Costa Rica project is to improve these children&#8217;s life standard. On the other hand Healthcare Volunteer project creates an opportunity to work in hospitals, clinics and with special projects to provide healthcare to disadvantaged and at-risk Costa Ricans.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rustic Volunteers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>San Miguel de Sarapiqui<br \/>\nCosta Rica<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rusticvolunteers.org\/costarica\/volunteer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.rusticvolunteers.org\/costarica\/volunteer.php<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Physically support the farms<\/li>\n<li>Harvest crops (generally by picking coffee)<\/li>\n<li>Learn and share organic practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$941-$1600<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are looking for non expensive volunteer programs but want to make a positive contribution in the world, Rustic Volunteer program is perfect for you. This opens the door to the world healthy living and creates the opportunity to work\u00a0in an organic and sustainable farm in Costa Rica. You will work closely\u00a0with local farmers. You will be helping them grow coffee,\u00a0organic fruit and vegetables crops. This program also creates\u00a0opportunities to explore this great country while\u00a0working in Organical Farms, agroecological farm, sustainable project development etc.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>International Volunteer HQ<\/p>\n<p>POSTAL ADDRESS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>PO Box 8273<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>New Plymouth<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>NEW ZEALAND<\/ul>\n<p>Physical Adddress:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>Level 6 &#8211; 62 Gill Street<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>New Plymouth<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>NEW ZEALAND<\/ul>\n<p>PHONE:\u00a0+64 6 758 7949 (International)<br \/>\nEMAIL:\u00a0volunteer@volunteerhq.org<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerhq.org\/volunteer-in-costa-rica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.volunteerhq.org\/volunteer-in-costa-rica<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Work Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Eco-Agriculture Conservation<\/li>\n<li>Turtle Conservation<\/li>\n<li>Construction and Renovation<\/li>\n<li>Health Care<\/li>\n<li>Childcare Work<\/li>\n<li>Teaching English<\/li>\n<li>Special Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Price\/Month:<\/strong> US $975\/Month<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) offers high quality volunteer programs throughout Costa Rica as there are many works available for the volunteers. And for the specific project, the location is also specific \u00a0such as turtle projects are limited in their locality and many \u00a0other projects are based out of the capital of San Jose.\u00a0It offers weekly and monthly program on different rate so that the individual can choose the project they want to. During the volunteer program, the volunteer will stay with a family which will be given the money from the volunteer&#8217;s fee. While staying with the local family, volunteers will get the opportunity to know about Costa Rican culture, to eat the local food, \u00a0to learn the local language and to engage in local custom and traditions.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">OMV Experience<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Osa Mountain Village<br \/>\nCosta Rica<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/omvexperience.com\/volunteer-program\/rates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/omvexperience.com\/volunteer-program\/rates.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Organic farming<\/li>\n<li>Permaculture &amp; Edible Landscaping<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife Animal Rescue &amp; Rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>Cultivating Butterflies<\/li>\n<li>Helping to maintain Rainforest hiking trails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Price:\u00a0<\/strong>$550.00\/2 weeks<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Access to safe and healthy food is a fundamental concern of any society.\u00a0Anyone can get involved and help by volunteering on a Farming project.\u00a0Volunteering\u00a0on an organic farm is a good way to help someone while gaining valuable experience.\u00a0OMV Experience creates this opportunity for you.\u00a0Volunteers\u00a0will with local farmers to receive training and then become involve in awareness programs to spread the\u00a0benefits of organic farming. On the other hand,\u00a0Permaculture\u00a0combines the best of natural landscaping and\u00a0edible landscaping. Find out how you can turn your backyard into a year-round food producing zone. Other activities include\u00a0Wildlife Animal Rescue &amp; Rehabilitation,\u00a0Cultivating Butterflies and\u00a0Helping to maintain Rainforest hiking trails.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Volunteering Solutions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Heredia, Santa Barbara and Alajula<br \/>\nSan Jose<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteeringsolutions.com\/costa-rica\/volunteer\/volunteer-in-costa-rica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.volunteeringsolutions.com\/costa-rica\/volunteer\/volunteer-in-costa-rica<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Childcare<\/li>\n<li>Teaching English<\/li>\n<li>Turtle Conservation<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife &amp; Rescue Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Price:\u00a0<\/strong>$1150\/4 Weeks<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Located in Heredia, Santa Barbara and Alajuela areas,Volunteering Solutions provides Volunteer Programs in the areas of Childcare,\u00a0Teaching English\u00a0and Conservation. In Childcare program you will have the opportunity to work for the children from\u00a0nearby poor countries such as Guatemala. The goal of this program is to\u00a0support and protect the homeless children and also those who are under fed and malnourished. Another excellent activity is Teaching English.\u00a0Costa Rica&#8217;s\u00a0children\u00a0learn English\u00a0for a future with no borders.\u00a0In Costa Rica, the skill of speaking English is an excellent way to advance a career as\u00a0Learning English is very important for the students with the increase in tourism in the country and emergence of Costa Rica as a popular destination. There are some more activities like\u00a0Turtle Conservation and\u00a0Wildlife &amp; Rescue Center.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Global Vision International<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Global Vision International<br \/>\n225 Franklin Street, 26th Floor<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02110 USA<br \/>\nPhone:\u00a0+1 888 653 6028&lt;<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gviusa.com\/volunteer-in-costa-rica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.gviusa.com\/volunteer-in-costa-rica<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Wildlife and Terrestrial Conservation<\/li>\n<li>Construction Projects<\/li>\n<li>Animal Care<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare Projects<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer with Children<\/li>\n<li>Marine Conservation<\/li>\n<li>Sports Projects<\/li>\n<li>Teaching Projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Price\/Month:\u00a0$1355<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Global Vision International, a family run organization, offers volunteer program all around the world for the people from all backgrounds and all age. People who are interested in doing creative works related to wildlife, health or education, they can join the volunteer programs and can work for a week or for a year. Global Vision International also offers volunteer program for school groups and younger volunteers.\u00a0Volunteer vacations allow the participants to make a lifetime experience with some very worthwhile volunteer work and a great vacation. This organization also works with other well-known organization such as\u00a0\u00a0Rainforest Concern, The Jane Goodall Institute, South African National Parks, Kenyan Wildlife Service, The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund,\u00a0The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society etc.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Working Abroad<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/working-abroad-free-frog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5523\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/working-abroad-free-frog.jpg\" alt=\"working-abroad-free-frog\" width=\"300\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/working-abroad-free-frog.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/working-abroad-free-frog-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/working-abroad-free-frog-52x55.jpg 52w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Playa Tortuga, Pacific coast<br \/>\nCosta Rica<br \/>\nPhone:\u00a001273 479 047<br \/>\n+44 1273 479 047<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.workingabroad.com\/projects\/costa-rica-conservation-volunteer#tab_194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.workingabroad.com\/projects\/costa-rica-conservation-volunteer#tab_194<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Sea Turtle Conservation Programme<\/li>\n<li>Mammal Inventory Monitoring project<\/li>\n<li>Crocodilian monitoring &#8211;\u00a0Balso and Tortuga River night kayaking monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Education &amp; Butterfly Garden Project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Price:\u00a0$1550<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Conservation volunteers work\u00a0within a non-profit biological research and education center. During the volunteer program, all the volunteers will get food, accommodation, training and research within the reserve area. Sea turtles\u00a0are a fundamental link in marine ecosystems.\u00a0They\u00a0offer sea turtle conservation\u00a0travel opportunities for the volunteers looking to leave a positive impact.\u00a0A wide variety of methods have been employed for the\u00a0inventory\u00a0and\u00a0monitoring\u00a0of mammals. This program offers the opportunity to monitor\u00a0status of\u00a0crocodile\u00a0species. Program includes\u00a0Balso and Tortuga River night kayaking monitoring and environmental Education &amp; Butterfly Garden Project.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Global Volunteer Network<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<address><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/global-volunteer-network.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5522\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/global-volunteer-network.jpg\" alt=\"global-volunteer-network\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/global-volunteer-network.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/global-volunteer-network-73x55.jpg 73w, https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/global-volunteer-network-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Global Volunteer Network<\/address>\n<address>Postal Address:<br \/>\nGVN Charitable Trust,<br \/>\nPO Box 30-968<br \/>\nLower Hutt<br \/>\nNew Zealand.<\/address>\n<address>Physical Address:<br \/>\nLevel 2<br \/>\n105 High Street<br \/>\nLower Hutt<\/address>\n<address>Email:\u00a0info@volunteer.org.nz\u00a0<\/address>\n<address>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalvolunteernetwork.org\/costarica\/projects\/coffee-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.globalvolunteernetwork.org\/costarica\/projects\/coffee-project<\/a><\/address>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Turtle Project<\/li>\n<li>Coffee cooperative<\/li>\n<li>Construction<\/li>\n<li>Orphanage and Childcare<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare-Health Education<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare-Occupational Therapy<\/li>\n<li>Teaching English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Price\/Month:<\/strong>\u00a0$2297<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Global Volunteer Network was\u00a0\u00a0launched in December 2000. This organization offers many volunteer programs in Costa Rica and except the coffee project and turtle projects, most of the projects are based in and around the capital, San Jose. Volunteer projects\u00a0are flexible and the facilitators focus each workshop on the skills that will be most beneficial for the group as a whole. Global Volunteer Network arranges the accommodation for the volunteers in a local family so that the volunteers can get knowledge about local culture, local food and can communicate with local people. Anyone from all around the world can join the volunteer program for\u00a0\u00a0helping local Costa Rican communities.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Frontier<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/frontier.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5521\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/frontier.jpg\" alt=\"frontier\" width=\"300\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/frontier.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/frontier-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/frontier-40x55.jpg 40w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Corcovado National Park,\u00a0Lontra longicaudis and Osa Peninsula<br \/>\nPhone:\u00a01 949 705 4492<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/frontiergap.com\/projects\/102\/Costa-Rica-Big-Cats%2c-Primates-%26-Turtle-Conservation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/frontiergap.com\/projects\/102\/Costa-Rica-Big-Cats%2c-Primates-%26-Turtle-Conservation<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Primate observation-based studies<\/li>\n<li>Turtle monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Tracking big cats<\/li>\n<li>Bird surveys<\/li>\n<li>Butterfly surveys (Dry season only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Price:\u00a0$ 2,345<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Frontier offers over 300 projects in 57 different countries around the globe.\u00a0In a world where time travel is not possible there is no way to\u00a0observe\u00a0evolution directly as each species changes and diversifies. But through\u00a0Primate observation-based studies offered by\u00a0Frontier you will have the opportunity to observe primate life closely. Volunteer\u00a0have the unique opportunity of being a part of the\u00a0turtle monitoring\u00a0and seeing these amazing reptiles either during their stay. Other interesting activities include \u00a0Tracking big cats and\u00a0Bird surveys.\u00a0Butterfly surveys \u00a0are available only during the dry season.\u00a0The surveys have been enriching and rewarding with some epic hikes around the forest.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">International Student Volunteer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>International Student Volunteer<br \/>\n4848 Lakeview Ave. Suite 100-A<br \/>\nYorba Linda CA 92886 USA<br \/>\nPhone: (714) 779-7392<br \/>\nFax: (714) 777-4647<br \/>\nEmail:\u00a0info@isvolunteers.org<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.isvolunteers.org\/destination\/costa-rica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.isvolunteers.org\/destination\/costa-rica<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/isvolunteers.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5520\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/isvolunteers.jpg\" alt=\"isvolunteers\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/isvolunteers.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/isvolunteers-117x55.jpg 117w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Wildlife research and monitoring for endangered species<\/li>\n<li>Protection of animals such as sea turtles and dolphins<\/li>\n<li>Supporting organic agriculture development<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife research and monitoring for endangered species<\/li>\n<li>Children\u2019s programs and education using arts and crafts<\/li>\n<li>Community recycling programs<\/li>\n<li>Infrastructure improvements and beautification<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable development in rural communities<\/li>\n<li>Environmental education programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Price\/Month:<\/strong>\u00a0$3,895.00<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">International Student Volunteers was founded by Randy Sykes who is also the\u00a0International Director of this organization. It is\u00a0a non-profit ethical organization in the USA, Costa Rica, Thailand and Ecuador, offers life-changing volunteer programs across six continents. From all around the world over 25,000 participants have experienced the volunteer, cultural, educational and adventure programs. Its mission is to support sustainable development initiatives around the world through life-changing volunteer. This organization also offers volunteer programs in numerous countries internationally. Over 200 staff\u00a0work tireslessly to ensure the volunteers have an amazing experience and the\u00a0project makes a sustainable and meaningful impact.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Crosscultural Solutions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cartago, Costa Rica<br \/>\nPhone:\u00a01-800-380-4777<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.crossculturalsolutions.org\/destinations\/costa-rica\/cartago?siteID=GoOverseas_Costa_Rica\">http:\/\/www.crossculturalsolutions.org\/destinations\/costa-rica\/cartago?siteID=GoOverseas_Costa_Rica<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/crosscultural-solutions.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5519\" src=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/crosscultural-solutions.jpg\" alt=\"crosscultural-solutions\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/crosscultural-solutions.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costaricajourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/crosscultural-solutions-100x55.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Improve education for children<\/li>\n<li>Assist with the care of infants and children<\/li>\n<li>Improve health and the sense of dignity among the elderly<\/li>\n<li>Improve the quality of care for people with Diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Support those affected by HIV\/AIDS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> $4626<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Recent Neuroscience researches confirm that\u00a0a\u00a0child&#8217;s\u00a0first few years of life is very\u00a0important to healthy growth.\u00a0Crosscultural Solutions creates an outstanding opportunity to assist with not only the care of infants and children but also improve education for children.\u00a0A community&#8217;s elders are its deepest roots, a living connection to every generation. 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