NGO Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

4.5
(7 reviews)7

Dreaming of a Plastic Free Planet? Work in our recycling project

Help a sustainable project
3 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Expand your environmental consciousness
7 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Connect with the locals
6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Oct
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Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

Our plastic free project is looking to expand our team. Can you help us build something or are just generalizing crafty and interested in the topic? We are looking for passionate and hands on help for beach cleanups, working our recycling machines and craft things out of the beach trash, help with environmental awareness workshops and be a support for our team!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish
  • Over 27 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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7 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

NGO

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 7 Developing environmental awareness
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 6 Learning about sustainability
  • 6 Creating true social impact
  • 5 Meeting international travelers
  • 4 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 13. Climate action
  • 3 14. Life below water
  • 2 12. Responsible consumption and production

France

5

It was such a good experience to stay and learn so much in this paradise The team is lovely and it's calm, in the middle of the jungle, Puerto Viejo is a nice place to stay I've worked in the locals schools and did amazing workshops for the kids about environmental consciousness I really liked working in team and be free about the content/ how to run a workshop and be creative Thanks a lot Pura Vida 🤍

over 1 year ago


Beate replied

Muchas gracias Tip for your support during this time. You were a very calm addition to the team in the bbeginning but I think the progress you've made was notable for everyone. The workshops turned out very nicely thanks to your creativity and kindness with the kids Good luck with everything and hasta pronto 💚

United Kingdom

5

We loved our stay at the organization, a fun place with lots going on, staying a long time is a real benefit so you can enjoy the freedom of taking ownership of projects your working on and getting involved in the community. It takes a week to settle in and find your role but once you are settled you will feel part of the casa caribe family.

almost 2 years ago


Beate replied

Hey Beth and Josh. It was such a great, fun and crazy creative experience having you two around. I hope everthing runs smoothly and we hope to see you again sometime soon. A big hug. Can't recommend them enough!!.A beautiful couple, very active, intersted and full of surprises 🥰

Spain

3

Good experience overall. The hostel is stunning and the food is so good. Good environment with the managers and cool vibes with the other volunteers. Pretty far from everything tho (beach and supermarket are like 15 minutes walk)

about 2 years ago

Chile

5

Maravillosa experiencia, en una comunidad alegre y comprometida con el cuidado del medioambiente, compuesta por personas muy valiosas que me enseñaron mucho y donde me sentí muy acompañada y que mi trabajo fue un aporte. Se respetan las horas de trabajo, los días libres y se comparte en un buen ambiente. Totalmente recomendable!

8 months ago

Italy

5

La experiencia has sido buenísima, fede y beate son súper buenos anfitriones y todo el staff fue super disponible y un muy buen equipo. He aprendido mucho sobre el medio ambiente y esta experiencia me permití involucrarme en proyectos muy interesantes y entretenidos. Por fin la comida de Marlene era exquisita! Un saludo a todo, sois muy buena onda! Pura Vida!!

9 months ago

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