• Life On Land

Reptile & Amphibian Diversity Research

location
2 - 12 semanas  ·  Edad 18 - 50+
rating  Excelente 4.8  · 
  Verificado por Volunteer World
  Ratio de respuesta muy alto
Proyecto de la más alta calidad. Este proyecto ofrece la más alta calidad que establece estándares, muy por encima del promedio.

Puntos Relevantes

  • Observe unique Costa Rican amphibians and reptiles in their natural habitat.
  • Reptiles and amphibian conservation - Record sightings of reptiles and amphibians. Some of these include the gorgeous eyelash palm pitviper and the always popular red-eyed tree frog.
  • Live and work within a Costa Rican national park, untouched and remote.
  • Learn biodiversity survey techniques and gain real field experience.
  • Biodiversity surveys - Conduct forest surveys focused on biodiversity of the area (amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles).

Especialmente adecuado para

Edad 18+
Solteros y solteras
Parejas
Grupos
50+

Sobre el programa

Discover the wild and wonderful world of conservation in the Costa Rican rainforest of Kekoldi, a Bribri indigenous territory located in the Limon province of Costa Rica

  • Kekoldi is surrounded by popular tourist destinations. The nearby towns have been developing quickly to accommodate the large demand by tourists. While being an indigenous territory, Kekoldi has stayed outside the development of the tourist platform, but their habitants are concerned that ...

Sobre el programa

  • Kekoldi is surrounded by popular tourist destinations. The nearby towns have been developing quickly to accommodate the large demand by tourists. While being an indigenous territory, Kekoldi has stayed outside the development of the tourist platform, but their habitants are concerned that legislations will change in the future to allow investors to come into the territory to build resorts.


    • By implementing a comprehensive biodiversity monitoring program alongside other projects, we are able to not only prove the environmental health of the jungle and protect it better, but also document these facts to eventually use it in case of need to prove the importance of conserve this territory against the tourism industry.

    

    • As well as this we also give support to other important projects that were being carried out prior to our partnership, but that the community didn’t had the human resource to implement. Like the Migratory raptors project and the Bushmaster ecology project.
                                      Highlights:

    Ethical conservation

    Highest ethical standards

    Guided by partners 

    Qualified professionals


    Travel to extraordinary locations

    Explore exotic locations 

    Venture off the beaten track 

    Unique ecosystems and habitats


    Your tribe

    Work alongside like minded people

    Passionate about protecting the planet

    Likely to be your friends for life


    Safety & supportPre-departure support

    Safe countries and airport pickup

    Staff credibility and qualified 


    Take a break

    Switch off from the digital world

    Relax. Take a break

    Find yourself. Mental health.


    Learn survey techniques

    Learn biodiversity survey techniques and gain real field experience.


    Experience the rainforest

    Observe Costa Rican wildlife species in their natural habitats, including sea turtles on the Caribbean beach, monkeys, neo-tropical birds, and amphibians in the canopies above rainforest canals.

Día típico

Some patrols are conducted in the morning or at night meaning you have the opportunity to encounter breathtaking sunrises and sunsets in the Caribbean. 

Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners. 

Estimated ...

Día típico

Some patrols are conducted in the morning or at night meaning you have the opportunity to encounter breathtaking sunrises and sunsets in the Caribbean. 

Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners. 

Estimated Schedule:

  • Schedule will vary dependent on the partners working with. Each day is unique:


  • 5 or 6am: Wake up call
  • 6 - 10 am: First Survey 
  • 12pm: Lunch
  • 1pm - 4pm: Second Survey 
  • 6pm: Dinner 
  • 9pm: Bed Time
 

Actividades de tiempo libre

By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities. 

These side trips are ...

Actividades de tiempo libre

By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities. 

These side trips are not included in the program fee but are highly recommended: 
  • Puerto Viejo (most popular beach in Costa Rica)
  • White Water Rafting
  • Cahuita National Park (opportunity to snorkel)
  • Zipline Rainforest Canopy Tour
  • Tortuguero Village (1 hour away by boat) 
  • Water Sports 
  • Coffee and chocolate farms
  • Talamanca Mountains (UNESCO protected)
  • Other National Parks: Corcovado, Monteverde, Cloud Forest, Braulio, Carillo
The possibilities are endless! 

We also now include cultural/local experiences. These experiences will take place once every 4 weeks. 

These activities may include: 

  • Learn to pick and husk a coconut 
  • Visit the world's oldest sea turtle research group 
  • Meditate on the beach at sunrise
  • Take a jungle night walk and frog watch
  • Canoe along jungle river canals at dawn
  • Stargaze and learn the northern constellations
  • Hike an extinct volcano, Cerro Tortuguero
  • Visit a sustainable chocolate farm

Requisitos

Requisitos

Edad mínima: 18 años

Para participar en el programa debes tener al menos 18 años en la fecha de inicio del programa. Puede haber excepciones si muestras el permiso de tu(s) tutor(es) legal(es) o si vas acompañado de tus padres.

Conocimientos lingüísticos

Tienes que hablar (nivel básico) Inglés

Verificación de antecedentes penales

obligatorio

Documentos necesarios

2 passport sized photos, passport copy and Medical form

Restricciones de nacionalidad

Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

Otras habilidades

No specific skills required, all training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start through self paced training materials.

Tiempo dedicado

Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Viernes y Sábado

Servicios incluidos

Servicios incluidos

Servicios de GVI

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 24-hour emergency phone
  • 24-hour in-country support
  • Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
  • Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
  • All necessary project equipment and materials
  • All necessary project training by experienced staff
  • Camera trap use
  • First Aid & CPR training
  • GPS training
  • Location orientation
  • Long term experienced staff
  • Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
  • Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
  • Scientific techniques in collection of biometric data, transect work, incidental observation, tourist and human impact surveys, camera trapping and, track identification
  • Transfer to rainforest location
  • Tropical forest ecology
  • Welcome meeting
  • Wildlife identification skills

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Additional drinks and gratuities
  • Extra local excursions
  • Flights
  • International and domestic airport taxes
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Personal items and toiletries
  • Police or background check
  • Visa costs (where necessary)

Recogida en el aeropuerto Juan Santamaria International Airport

Airport pick ups are provided at Juan Santamaria International Airport, these are within a specified time period.  

Alojamiento

Our program is based Kekoldi National Park which is a key conservation area Wild Cats,Birds and other species. 

Our base is basic, being a research station and has been created to be sustainable and have as little impact on the environment as possible. 

Accommodation facilities are shared dormitories and can be considered basic.

Comida y bebida

Meals are mostly vegetarian.

Volunteers take it turn to prepare meals for the team. 

Acceso a Internet

Acceso limitado al lugar del proyecto

¿Qué NO está incluido?

¿Qué NO está incluido?

Boletos de avión

El aeropuerto más cercano es Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) en San Jose. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a Costa Rica. ENCONTRAR VUELOS BARATOS

Seguro de viaje

Ir al extranjero es una aventura y siempre es mejor estar preparado. Enfermedad o lesión repentina, cancelación o robo: un seguro de viaje para Costa Rica proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

Vacunas

Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en Costa Rica, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para Costa Rica. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

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Disponibilidad
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Cuotas del programa

2 semanas (estancia min.) 1.895€
4 semanas 2.895€
6 semanas 3.845€
8 semanas 4.495€
10 semanas 5.195€
12 semanas (estancia max.) 5.945€
Cuota promedio 721€/semana

Cuotas del programa

721€ cuotas semanales 2 - 12 semanas Edad 18 - 50+

Métodos de pago

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SIN GASTOS DE TARJETA DE CRÉDITO

Duración

2 - 12 semanas

Depósito

El depósito es simplemente para reservar tu vacante de voluntario. Los pagos se gestionan a través de PayPal, nuestro proveedor global de confianza. Si no tienes una cuenta PayPal, también puedes pagar con tarjeta de crédito.

Pago final

El pago final se acordará con GVI durante el proceso de solicitud. Las soluciones habituales son la transferencia bancaria o el pago en efectivo en el lugar del proyecto.

Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

GVI

Excelente 4.8 rating (221 reseñas)

Agencia - fundada en 1998

Verificado por Volunteer World

  Ratio de respuesta muy alto

Coordinado por

Bianca

Idiomas hablados: Inglés

sobre la organización

GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.

Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

Founded in 1998, GVI runs programs in 21 locations, in 13 countries around the world, each manned by our own staff and aligned to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs as well as the objectives of local partners. We welcome participants from all around the world and help facilitate their development into global citizens. This is how we achieve our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.


We are truly a global family brought together by our dedication to long-term positive impact. At the root of our success is our commitment to investing in authentic, meaningful connections with one another, which is why mutual respect and trust are central to our operations. Although we respond with empathy to difficult situations, we believe that most circumstances can benefit from taking a light-hearted approach. By sharing stories of local achievement with our teams worldwide we build the momentum to catapult us toward our vision for the future.

221 reseñas · rating4.8

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When I signed up to GVI Costa Rica I was excited to see and work with the exotic animals in the rainforest. What I was not expecting was the amazing people that I would be working with, from making close friendships with the other participants, to lifetime bonds with the staff members themselves. ..
I got to live in the rainforest for a month volunteering with GVI in Kekoldi, Costa Rica. Everyday with could see various exotic birds just from the base. Toucans were more common to see than pigeons in the city. We surveyed different trails in the rainforest (during the day and night), listening to ...
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GVI is a passionate organization that works diligently to promote life long learners and explorers. As an intern with GVI, I was able to explore the culture of my country of choice, serve a purpose greater than myself, and meet friends all around the world. I highly recommend this program to anyone ...
GVI was one of the best experiences of my life, i was a participant on the U18 costa rica trip! This program allowed me to interact with new people and make lifelong friendships, but also i was able to experience a new culture and be up close to a wide range of wildlife. If you are reading this and ...
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