Type: international volunteer position with lodging, training, more (see below)
Organization: Sustainability Demonstration Center
Location: near Monteverde, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America / Latin
America
The Sustainability Demonstration Center, located in Costa Rica near Monteverde,
is a great place for volunteers to get hands-on experience in sustainability
projects and make a difference in a rural Costa Rican community. At the
Sustainability Demonstration Center, we aim to demonstrate different
environmentally-friendly ways of reducing the footprints we leave behind each
day by leading Environmental Protection, Social and Economic Justice, and
Animal Welfare programs.
As the Sustainability Demonstration Center Administrator, you will be trained
on-site to help with community events, classes, and programs, as well as
administrative tasks that are essential to the day-to-day running of the
Center. You will also be trained to help deliver tours through the historic
building that houses the Center and the animal rehabilitation and environmental
protection projects. For all volunteer positions, we welcome you to get
involved in any or all projects that are going on at the Center, whether with
animal welfare, social and economic justice, or environmental protection –
delve into your interests and passions! We can also personalize your experience
by combining elements of different positions to find the best fit for you.
We are looking for people who are passionate about sustainability,
community-based projects, animal welfare and/or the environment! We want mature
volunteers who are eager to make a difference and come with the intention to
give of their skills and talents to make a better world. We need someone to
really get involved and become part of the community. This is the perfect
opportunity for either individuals, couples, or a family unit (including furry
four-legged members), as we welcome diverse sets of talents and we are looking
to fully integrate them into all aspects of daily living. For the
Sustainability Demonstration Center Administrator position, we are looking for
people who are interested in interacting with different people, from local
Costa Ricans to international visitors. English is a must and a basic level of
fluency in Spanish is necessary – we can facilitate training to help you work
on your Spanish during your time here! Administrative experience and
familiarity with com puters is preferred.
You will receive free lodging at the Sustainability Demonstration Center for
the duration of your stay. You could have a single or shared room and all
bathrooms and showers are shared. There are different options for food – the
volunteer can choose to pay for affordable meals to be prepared for you, use
the common kitchen facilities to cook her or his own meals, or a combination.
You will also get hands-on training and experience with community-based
sustainability programs, a chance to learn Spanish, live in a lush, tropical
paradise right by a river, and immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture! Time
off would also be agreed upon prior to arrival. You can hike through the forest
by the Center, swim in the river to relax and connect with the natural world,
participate in cultural activities and make new friends, and visit the cloud
forests of Monteverde and other nearby attractions. We will accept volunteers
for a minimum of 6 months, but our preference is a one-year commitment.
We have openings all year round so please let us know when you are hoping to
join us! Happy to answer any questions – email us at: monteverdecc@gmail.com
Please send Veronica and Alex, the co-founders of the Sustainability
Demonstration Center, an email to tell us about yourself, why you are
interested in volunteering with us, any experiences and/or interests that are
relevant to the position.