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Lifeworks

P.O. Box 5517
Sarasota, FL 34277
United States
Phone: 1-800-808-2115/941.924.2115
Fax: 1-941-924-6075

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Lifeworks programs in other countries:

- Multi-Country, Australia, British Virgin Islands, China, Ecuador, Thailand 		   


Lifeworks Costa Rica

  Costa Rica
  • San Jose: 
    • San Jose
  • Eastern Lowlands: 
    • Tortuguero

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Various Length Programs June to August

Description: Lifeworks-Costa Rica works with the Fundacion Humanitaria to help alleviate some of the harsh conditions facing the people.

Lifeworkers participate in different humanitarian projects led by Gail Nystrom, also known as Giselle. She is an ex-Peace Corps member and is the founder and director of the Foundation.

Lifeworks Costa Rica

Highlights: Community service and Conservation projects; President's Volunteer Service Award program; Cultural exploration

Travel Types :
  • Environmental Studies
  • Heritage Tourism
  • Mountaineering
  • Native Culture Studies
  • Nature Tours
  • Overland Tours
  • RainForest Tours
  • Student Tours
  • Tours
  • Trekking
Type of Programs :
  • Adventure Travel
  • Community Service / Volunteerism
  • Cultural Exploration
Languages :
  • English

Cost in US$: $3,690 to $4,790

Cost Include Description:
All food, accommodation, activities and programs. Program costs exclude airfare. Please request a brochure for full details.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Volunteer Types :
  • building schools
  • community centers
  • community health
  • culture
  • eco-tourism
  • education
  • English teaching
  • environment
  • fixing fences
  • gardening
  • health
  • health care
  • health education
  • home visit
  • indigenous issues
  • orphans
  • painting
  • playgrounds
  • recreation
  • sports
  • street kids
  • volunteering

Age Range: 14/15 - 19

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Other

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8 - 20

Scholarships are Available. Various scholarship opportunities are available. Please call or email us for scholarship information.

Application Process Involves:

  • Phone Interview
  • Written Application

Year Founded: 1986

 



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