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near
Monteverde, Costa Rica
…in a beautiful, natural setting surrounded by tropical
vegetation and next to a river!
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.
The Center is a great place for volunteers to get hands-on experience in sustainability projects and make
a difference in
a rural Costa Rican community.
Available Positions:
1) 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.
2) Gardening and Animal
Rehabilitation Coordinator
- You
will be trained on-site to be in charge of taking care of the native tree
nursery, the organic vegetable garden, and the medicinal plant garden. If you
also love animals, you can help with caring for the farm animals, as well as
any animals that come into the wildlife rehabilitation unit. This hands-on
coordinator position is key to these projects!
3) Sustainable Community Development Program
Officer –
You
will be trained on-site to fulfill the vision and mission of the Center by
developing sustainable community development programs and seeking grant funds
that will support these initiatives. You will play a key role in the
collaborative planning of ongoing and future projects at the Center and in the
local community.
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.
1)
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 computers is preferred.
2) For
the Gardening and Animal
Rehabilitation Coordinator position, we are looking for people who are
passionate about being outdoors with your fingers in the dirt is your passion.
You would be in charge of the tree nursery as well as the organic vegetable
garden and our medicinal plants. If you also love animals, you could give us a
hand in caring for the farm animals, as well as any animals that come into the
wildlife rehab unit. We give preference to people who have experience in this
field.
3) For
the Sustainable Community Development
Program Officer position, we are looking for people who have experience
with grant writing and project development. You must be organized and have
clear communication skills for coordinating project development in the
community and seeking sustainable ways to promote and run these projects.
What You Get:
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.
To Apply:
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, and any experiences and/or
interests that are relevant to the position.
More Information About Us:
Website:
sustainablecostarica.org
Blog:
sustainablecostarica.blogspot.com
Look
us up on Facebook as the
Sustainability Demonstration Center!
Alexander and Veronica are dedicated to making
the world a better place and expect those who come to embrace the same value of
Service. They run the Center using their
own funds from cabin rental income. Volunteers are responsible for their
financial needs other than their lodging, which will be provided. Volunteers
are encouraged to view this as an opportunity to give back to the world.
