Emprende Verde: Purposeful Volunteering in Nature

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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Connect with nature: 63 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 56 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 100

Per week

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Benefits for travelers

Materials for volunteer activities

Donation to project

Description

The weekly payment includes: 3 daily meals, lodging in a shared cabin, washing machine, tools needed to achieve the tasks, transportation from Horquetas to the farm (The farm is located 3km from the towncenter) El pago semanal incluye: 3 comidas diarias, alojamiento en cabaña compartida, lavadora, herramientas necesarias para la realización de las tareas , transporte desde Horquetas hasta la finca (La finca se encuentra a 3km del pueblo)

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

The Experience

Emprende Verde is a self-sustainable farm in Horquetas de Sarapiquí, Costa Rica, focused on goat care and the artisanal production of goat milk products like cheese, soap, and yogurt. We offer volunteers a transformative experience far from the noise of the city. Here, you'll learn to live in harmony with the environment by contributing to cultivation, waste management, hydroponics, composting, and other practices that support self-reliance.

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Requirements

Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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82 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

63 Get in touch with nature
56 Meeting locals
56 Immersing in the local culture
54 Practicing Spanish
41 Learning about sustainability
38 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

32 15. Life on land
15 3. Good health and well-being
8 13. Climate action

Ashleigh

New Zealand

Sandra and Angel are really accomodating and kind. I can't speak any Spanish, but Angel and Sandra were really patient with me and they were happy to use translate when I needed it. The work we did at the lodge varied including construction, gardening and animal care. I would recommend using your initiative on jobs that need to be done in the morning as there were no explicit instructions. However, the morning routine was always the same. Overall, I loved my 2 weeks at the lodge. It was a lot of fun, super peaceful and Angel and Sandra are awesome!

12 days ago

Blake

New Zealand

We spent two incredible weeks on the farm with Sandra and Angel and couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the start, we felt welcomed and involved in everything. We did a wide range of different jobs, which made it an amazing learning opportunity, alongside our daily routine tasks like feeding the goats and cleaning the pens. Having that structure was great, as we always knew what was expected of us. Sandra is an amazing cook and prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. Both Sandra and Angel were patient, kind, and generous, making us feel at home every single day!

12 days ago

Sara

United States

Sandra and Angel were the loveliest hosts to start my WorldPackers journey with. From the moment they picked us up from the airport I felt welcome and safe with them, regardless of the language barrier. Despite this, all tasks, schedules, and activities were clearly communicated throughout our stay. If you love cooking, Sandra enjoys sharing her recipes and spending time together in the kitchen. The work can be hard, but it is truly one of the most worthwhile experiences I have had in my life. I would recommend knowing a little bit of Spanish to make communication even easier.

14 days ago

Sania

United States

My time at the lodge was amazing, as I got to immerse myself in a cultural experience & connect with nature. Sandra and Angel are wonderful hosts that truly make you feel like apart of the family. Some things to know beforehand: 1. There are a LOT of bugs and if you are easily freaked out by them, this isn't for you (we brought bug spray and purchased a mosquito net at the supermarket there) 2. It is pretty remote and it takes about 40 min to walk to the river/town 3. There is one shared bathroom for the volunteers w/ a cold shower. We went to a local waterfall & La Fortuna too.

14 days ago

Tiffany

United States

From the moment I met Angel and Sandra I felt welcome and safe. They are patient and kind and eager to make you part of the family. There is a variety of chores like cutting flowers for the goats, sweeping out their pen, raking, light building, washing dishes and assisting with meal preparation. Sandra is a good cook and prepares 3 balanced meals/day, along with a refreshing snack! If you are seeking to connect with others and enjoy the outdoors, (and can tolerate the heat, humidity, dirt and bugs) I highly recommend this experience. Our time at the lodge has left a mark on my heart!

15 days ago

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