Princesa de la Luna Tropical Plant Farm - Volunteer, learn and grow!

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose
• North Western Region: 
La Fortuna
• Eastern Lowlands: 
Limon

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: All year round

Description: Incredible locations..split your time between the foothills of the world´s second most active volcano and the idyllic Caribbean coast. Learn how to give back to the planet we all take from...Plant trees, build huts, clear paths, pick fruit, learn Spanish, interact with the real Costa Rica every day.

You will learn about the medicinal, nutritional and practical uses of plants. You will live in tropical paradise including food.

The best bit is, we want you to contact us and tell us exactly what interests you and we can tailor your experience to your interests and needs so you can maximise your trip, e.g. you are studying eco-tourism and need to learn about the impact of tourism and developing methods to lessen it´s negative effects while still benefitting from the cash injection it provides to Costa Rica´s economy.

Highlights:
- Beautiful jungle and beachside locations.
- Chance to learn or advance your Spanish.
- Chance to learn new skills and develop your CV.

Qualifications:
- It is important that you have an interest in sustainable development, permaculture, eco-tourism and environmental protection.
- Volunteers should be enthusiastic, ready to learn and energetic. Farm and construction work can be tough, it is not all about picking fruit and planting flowers!!
- It is not necessary to have any prior experience as we can cater for all levels of experience, it is your attitude and motivation that counts for us!!

Those wishing to improve or learn Spanish should consider this an ideal opportunity.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer is enthusiastic, eager to learn and interested in nature, eco-tourism and the construction of sustainable systems and structures using natural materials. They can work in a group or independently and can assume leadership responsibilities if sufficiently trained. They are not afraid to use their initiative and they want to enjoy the experience to the maximum!

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 2-6

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Year Founded: 1999