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We are a family-owned and operated outdoor center, located in a small town in the beautiful Costa Rican countryside. We are seeking an experienced Class 3/4 Raft Guide or Safety kayak to assist with or tour, and taking videos and photos,
This is a great opportunity for a hard-working individual to share their skills with a growing outdoor center business.
30 hours of help per week
Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Fluent English or Fluent French
Over 24 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Experience la Pura Vida in beautiful Costa Rica! Do you love to be outside on the water, experience new cultures and cuisines, meet new people, and work hard on a team? Lend us a hand at the Sarapiqui Outdoor Center, a constantly growing whitewater center, located right on the Sarapiqui River in La Virgen, Heredia. Volunteers should come pre-equipped, skills and the ability to teach/guide class 3/4 whitewater Rafting & kayaking. As in any outdoor position, flexibility and the ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations is a must. All volunteers are expected to be on time, be customer service-oriented, work as a team, and follow instructions.
-Follow course guidelines for whitewater Rafting & kayaking.
-Maintain safety for clinics and trips.
-Deliver high quality customer service to guests.
-Set up gear for guests.
-Clearly communicate safety guidelines and precautions to guests.
-Wash and return all gear to its proper storage space after clinics and trips.
-Create a safe and enjoyable experience for participants on and off the water.
-Be on time and prepared for trips.
-Follow safety guidelines.
-Be mindful of noise in the evenings and those spaces that are off-limits. There are family who live on-site.
-Clean up after yourself in the kitchen ( LA NUTRIA VEGANA). Leave the kitchen and communal spaces in good condition for the next person.
-Respect mother nature. Dispose of trash properly. Compost when possible.
- Not drink alcohol or smoking on site.
Sleep 10pm
