Wildlife, Bee and Environmental Protection

location
2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Responsgraad onder het gemiddelde

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the breathtaking allure of Puerto Viejo's picturesque community while making a positive impact on our buzzing friends through bee conservation efforts!
  • Enroll in our environmental education program at Cocles School, where you'll discover the secrets of harmonious beekeeping and organic farming within our lush greenhouses and school gardens.
  • Savor the fruits of our labor by harvesting the abundant treasures from our thriving organic horticulture.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the breathtaking allure of Puerto Viejo's picturesque community while making a positive impact on our buzzing friends through bee conservation efforts!
  • Enroll in our environmental education program at Cocles School, where you'll discover the secrets of harmonious beekeeping and organic farming within our lush greenhouses and school gardens.
  • Savor the fruits of our labor by harvesting the abundant treasures from our thriving organic horticulture.
  • Pioneering bee enthusiasts can join us in constructing advanced apiaries exclusively designed for enchanting stingless bees.
  • Dive into a Caribbean paradise, relishing the sun-kissed beaches, thrilling snorkeling adventures, exhilarating surf lessons and blissful moments of pure serenity in the crystal-clear waters.


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    50+

    Over het programma

    Our project works to save and conserve Costa Rica's native wild bees, which play a key role in the entire ecosystem! This is achieved by rescuing bees and local awareness

    The Apiagricultura project is committed to the rescue and conservation of Costa Rica’s native bees. As these stingless bees are very important in the whole ecosystem, your support is especially valuable!  The cultivation, the care in school gardens and the harvesting of fruit and vegetables ...

    Over het programma

    The Apiagricultura project is committed to the rescue and conservation of Costa Rica’s native bees. As these stingless bees are very important in the whole ecosystem, your support is especially valuable!  The cultivation, the care in school gardens and the harvesting of fruit and vegetables together with school children is also an important part of the project and serves the early environmental education.

    The Tasks

    Your work is very varied, so no day is like the other. You change your occupation according to the needs. You work 5 hours a day from Monday to Friday and Carlos is your contact person (and „hostel father“ – see accommodation), he will instruct you in the different tasks and if necessary drive you to the site and accompany you – and all this takes place in the Caribbean between rainforest and beach!

    Equipment

    We recommend to bring good work shoes (rubber boots) and light work clothes. The project is not suitable for bee allergy sufferers due to the existing beehives.

    The Location

    You will live with other volunteers in a simple, well-kept house in two or four rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen. There is a lounge with table tennis, a large garden with exotic fruit and internet access. The house is surrounded by nature, 10-15 minutes walk from the beach and close to your campsites. A loving Costa Rican family lives on the same property and Carlos is your contact during your stay. He will always be at your side with help and advice! The center of Puerto Viejo is about 4 km away, where you can find banks and shops. The place is famous for its cafes, restaurants, beach bars, live music and young Caribbean lifestyle. The climate in the area is tropical and humid all year round. During your work at the bee protection project you will prepare your own food in the morning, at noon and in the evening using the communal kitchen.

     



    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Normally the work with the bees takes place in the morning. The day usually starts around 7:00/7:30am working directly with the bees. Tasks include: 

    • You will support the team of the project building equipment for the work with bees (e.g buiding houses for the bees)
    • catching bigger swarms of bees
    • trans

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Normally the work with the bees takes place in the morning. The day usually starts around 7:00/7:30am working directly with the bees. Tasks include: 

    • You will support the team of the project building equipment for the work with bees (e.g buiding houses for the bees)
    • catching bigger swarms of bees
    • transferring bees to new containers
    • maintanance of the equipment
    • Work with students from the local schools, activities for awareness among tourists, maintance of the garden or even capturing escaped bees in the rainforest. 
    In the afternoon there could be tasks like: 
    • working with tourists 
    • designing signs for visitors
    • producing honey products made out of regional honey. 
    If there is no task in the afternoon you could go surfing of have a walk in the little village.  

    Sometimes there are also tourist groups which visit the project. Your help will be welcome!

    In the afternoon you will have free time - enjoy going surfing, snorkeling or shopping in town.


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Things we recommend: 

    • Enjoying the Caribbean Beaches
    • snorkelling in the Caribbean waters
    • surfing
    • swimming 
    • hiking in the wonderful nature of the Caribbean
    • Visiting the costarrican indigenous tribes

    Also there are trips to Panama you can join and go to Bocas del Toro.

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Things we recommend: 

    • Enjoying the Caribbean Beaches
    • snorkelling in the Caribbean waters
    • surfing
    • swimming 
    • hiking in the wonderful nature of the Caribbean
    • Visiting the costarrican indigenous tribes

    Also there are trips to Panama you can join and go to Bocas del Toro.


    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (gemiddeld niveau)

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    Carpenter Skills are welcome but not necessary

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Costa Rica Abroad Service

    Our program fees include:

    Before departure
    • personal advisory with our CAS Team
    • Planning and organising of your individual program
    • Comprehensive information, such as packing list, medical notes, etc.
    • Support in the VISA regulation of entry and exit formalities in Costa Rica
    • Official CAS program acceptance certificate

    On Site

    • Reception and pick-up service at the airport upon arrival in Costa Rica
    • First Night Accommodation at our Hostel in San Jose
    • Accommodation in our Project
    • Orientation in the CAS office
    • Receiving a detailed program folder
    • Sim card with internet access
    • Small city tour through San José
    • Constant on-site support by our English-speaking CAS team (regular contact with the participant and availability via emergency mobile in case of emergency)
    • Certificate of participation from CAS

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Juan Santamaria International Airport

    Reception and pick-up service at the airport upon arrival in Costa Rica is included in our fees

    Accomodatie

    You will live with other volunteers in a simple, well-kept house in two or four rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen. There is a lounge with table tennis, a large garden with exotic fruit and internet access. 

    The house is surrounded by nature, 10-15 minutes walk from the beach and close to your campsites. A loving Costa Rican family lives on the same property and Carlos is your contact during your stay. He will always be at your side with help and advice! The center of Puerto Viejo is about 4 km away, where you can find banks and shops. The place is famous for its cafes, restaurants, beach bars, live music and young Caribbean lifestyle. The climate in the area is tropical and humid all year round.

    During your work at the bee protection project you will prepare your own food in the morning, at noon and in the evening using the shared kitchen.

    Internet toegang

    Beperkte toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Eten & Drank

    Eten, tussendoortjes en drankjes zijn bijkomende kosten.

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Costa Rica. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Costa Rica biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Costa Rica dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Costa Rica. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    You will go from San José to Puerto Viejo in public bus. In Puerto Viejo you will be able to rent a bike. 

    From the town center you can go by taxi to the project.

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    2 weken (min. verblijf) 748€
    3 weken 978€
    4 weken 1.207€
    5 weken 1.436€
    6 weken 1.666€
    7 weken 1.895€
    12 weken (max. verblijf) 3.142€
    Gemiddelde kosten 317€/week

    Programmakosten

    317€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 12 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Costa Rica Abroad Service gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Costa Rica Abroad Service

    Perfect 4.6 rating (6 beoordelingen)

    Agentschap - opgericht in 2005

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Responsgraad onder het gemiddelde

    Gepresenteerd door

    Sergio

    Over de organisatie

    We are a Costa Rican Volunteer Organisation with more than 15 Years of experience and with a Multilingual home based team that will ensure the best Volunteer experience!

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Who we are

    We are a small familiar organisation founded in 2005 with headquarters in San Jose, Costa Rica and plan and organise your volunteer work directly and personally! We have aid Volunteers all over the world to come to our beautiful Country and make a positive impact in our environment and society!

    What we do

    Our projects are environmental helping wild animals to survive or maintaining our ecosystems as well as social projects where volunteers help in schools or in our project for Drug Prevention!
    Our goal is to give our volunteers the opportunity to help in the best way possible our environment and society providing them with the tools, safety and the knowledge of Costa Rica for wonderful experience in our projects!

    Where we work
    Costa Rica is the perfect place for your volunteer experience - immerge into a colourful nature, get in touch with the local "Tico" community and enjoy a safe environment. Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in Central America and very interested in your work. The protection of the nature and biodiversity is here one of the main priorities!

    6 beoordelingen · rating4.6

    The organization did exactly what it should.. I got a SIM card, precise directions and a city tour. I always had a contact person for questions or emergencies. The people were all super ...
    I had an amazing hostfamily. The parents are both 39 years old and the have a son who's 7 years old. They were very very kind and I felt like a family member from the beginning on. The food was also very delicious. I could spend my freetime as I wanted to, but they also took me to trips with ...
    Lilith Borchardt rating5

    2022 at Wildlife, Bee and Environmental Protection

    - amazing Team and great support - allways helps and takes care of their volunteers - beautiful project - I learned so much for my live - it was a great experience to work with animals and other volunteers - my spanisch has improved a lot ...
    I was very happy how my organization helped me prepare for my trip. They gave me enough information and answered every question I had. They also helped me organize my transportation from my project back to the airport. I was very satisfied with their support! The project itself was even better… I ...
    Lilly Krüger rating4.6

    2022 at Wildlife, Bee and Environmental Protection

    I thought that there would be more Volunteers and more work todo, so i had way more freetime than expected but i saw so many new amazing places and met people from all over the world ...
    Paula Nerlich rating3.6

    2022 at Wildlife, Bee and Environmental Protection

    I really liked my trip to Costa Rica with CAS. They supported me very well, especially with all the organization of my trip. It’s very good, when you travel alone for the first ...

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