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Join a structured fellowship experience in Costa Rica. Practice Spanish through daily life, support meaningful activities in a tropical farm, and experience sustainable living. Ideal for independent, respectful travelers seeking a real cultural exchange, not a traditional volunteer or tourism experience.
20 hours of help per week
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Amount: US$ 190 Per week
Description: This is a structured Spanish + Fellowship program, not a traditional volunteer exchange. The contribution covers: Accommodation 3 daily meals Spanish level assessment Access to structured Spanish modules (Hotmart) Tutor support (online/offline) Real-life Spanish immersion Participation in sustainability and farm activities Learning follows a competency-based approach inspired by the Common European Framework. Optional mini-adventures
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.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
We are a family-based project in Costa Rica connected to a tropical farm, focused on sustainable living, cultural exchange, and applied learning.
This program is part of FCR Learning International and is designed as a Spanish School + Fellowship Program, combining structured education with real-life immersion.
Participants go through a guided Spanish learning process that includes:
Level assessment before starting
Access to structured Spanish modules (Hotmart platform)
Support from tutors (online and offline)
Daily real-life Spanish practice through interaction
The goal is to develop real communicative skills, not just passive learning.
The farm operates as a living laboratory, where participants experience sustainability and circular economy principles through daily activities and real-world context.
Participants are supported by a local supervisor and evaluated through a competency-based approach inspired by the Common European Framework (CEFR).
Certificates of participation and competencies may be provided depending on engagement and performance.
This program was recently updated through a system upgrade, integrating improved structure, methodology, and sustainability standards.
This is a structured fellowship experience, not traditional volunteering.
We value independence, responsibility, and respectful collaboration within a real-life environment.
The program is aligned with sustainability and circular economy principles, and is connected to a Green Seal certification process developed with the Tourism and Circular Economy Chamber in Costa Rica and international partners through the AL-INVEST program (EU/Germany).
Participants support daily activities in the farm in a practical and collaborative environment. Tasks are simple and connected to real-life dynamics.
Activities may include:
Organic garden work and maintenance
Supporting with sheep and goats
Cleaning and upkeep of farm areas
Basic construction support in different spaces
Helping with meal preparation
Creative and sustainability-related activities:
Signage (rotulación) for trails and spaces
Use of recycled materials for signage and eco-products
Creation of handmade products for the eco shop
Decoration and maintenance of paths and common areas
Shifts are typically 3–4 hours per day, 5 days per week, adapted to weather conditions and ongoing needs.
🟢 LIVING CONDITIONS & WHAT WE OFFER
3 daily meals
Shared ranch-style kitchen with wood stove (common area)
Separate accommodations for women and men (single beds)
Natural, simple, and authentic Costa Rican environment
🟢 LOCATION & SURROUNDINGS
The farm is located in a rural area, 4 km from the nearest town.
Nearby you can find:
Rivers for swimming
Cafés, supermarkets, and local restaurants
Access to buses connecting to San José, the Caribbean, and Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí
Optional activities include:
Horseback riding
Waterfalls and hiking trails
Canopy tours
Trips to La Fortuna (additional cost)
This is a local Costa Rican environment where Spanish is the main language, and few people speak English.
This experience is best suited for people who are comfortable with simple living conditions, nature, and a hands-on lifestyle.
Drugs, illegal substances, and inappropriate behavior are strictly not allowed.
Respect for all people, shared spaces, and accommodations is mandatory at all times.
Participants must respect the rural community, local culture, and natural environment.
Clear communication, personal responsibility, and respect for boundaries are essential.
Failure to follow these rules may result in termination of the experience.
