EXPERIENCE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE CABO BLANCO NATURE RESERVE  The Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve is situated at the extreme southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. With its unique combination of climate and geographical location, it ranks among the most beautiful nature reserves in Costa Rica. The 1,172-hectare reserve, the oldest protected area in the country, was created in October 1963 thanks to the tireless efforts of Nils Olof Wessberg, a Swedish immigrant commonly referred to as the father of Costa Rica’s national park system. The hiking trails are generally the main attraction of the reserve and they lead to some of the best scenic areas in the entire country making Cabo Blanco one of the most visited places in Costa Rica.
Volunteers in this program will get the chance to experience this incredible natural beauty first hand by working and studying inside the park. Volunteers will mainly be involved in the general maintenance of the park but environmental science students or anyone interested in the natural world are encouraged to apply. The minimum time commitment for this program is four weeks and volunteers will work Monday to Friday.
 Volunteer activities may include:Trail and road maintenance Helping with the upkeep of the gardens and other environmental areas Infrastructure maintenance (helping local staff repair public areas etc.) Housekeeping around the public house and shop Helping to keep the beaches clean General maintenance around the perimeter of the reserve
What You Get For Your Program Fee - Personalized Volunteer Placement with our Partner in Costa Rica, based on your skills and interests, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
- A comfortable, safe place to live in Costa Rica, the basic amenities, 3 meals per day with a host family, and transportation from the airport to your placements and programs.
- An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Costa Rica.
- In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes.
- Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
- Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance, applicable to GeoVisions' participants worldwide.
- Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
- Country-based airport transportation.
- A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
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