Ecolodge and Research Station

Volunteers will have the opportunity to study our unique premontaine forest environment hands-on, work with visitors and scientists from around the world in a variety of disciplines, and personally
get to know members of our small, rural community through community service activities.

We are looking for volunteers who want to focus on teaching, this will be done informally in workshop classes, lectures and during guiding.  No formal qualifications are required but must have suitable knowlodge of conservation and wildlife.

We encourage students who want to conduct their own research for their studies!  Topics could include conservation, ecotourism and sustainable practices.  Please email directly to discuss suitable topics.

Volunteer stories

Find out what our past volunteers thought of this placement!

Alice, June 2006 - Decemeber 2006
"The area is stunning, and when I go I will leave a small piece of my heart buried here behind me. The experience is like the place, diverse and varied and through it you learn constantly and make new friends which you will hopefully never truly leave behind!"

Chelsea beebe, May - September 2006
"I think that the ecolodge is a great place for volunteers who have a strong desire to learn all they can about nature, improve their interpersonal skills, and to experience rural Costa Rica without the distractions of a big city. "

Cost

Complimentary food and lodgins plus you will receive free training.

Travel

We can arrange transportation, but the volunteer must pay for it directly. Pick-ups can be arranged from either international airport (San Jose or Liberia).