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🌿Join the team: Conservation, nature, and experience.🌿

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The experience

Be part of our mission at El Zota Biological Station, located in the heart of the Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge. We're looking for volunteers passionate about nature and sustainable development. Participate in tasks such as maintenance, construction, activity guidance, reforestation, and beach cleanups. There is much to help, we are altruistic defenders of the planet.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 350 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: The payment will be used for food and materials, and a portion will be used for environmental assistance such as garbage collection and tree planting.

What you get

3 days off per week

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

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

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.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Between 18 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

As a volunteer, you'll collaborate on tasks such as facility maintenance, sustainable project construction, activity guidance, reforestation, and beach and green space cleanup. You'll also could be part of the audiovisual production assistants.

The program includes comfortable accommodations, three meals a day, and recreational activities such as jungle exploration and workshops. You'll enjoy dynamic social activities; there'll be something surprising every day.
Learning about the planet makes us feel part of something, something very big.

Your participation will not only allow you to grow personally and professionally, but will also directly contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the sustainable development of the region.

Activities & Shift

Program Activities and Shifts

Main Activities:

Practical and Sustainable Tasks:

Maintenance of facilities, gardens, and trails.
Construction of sustainable projects.
Participation in reforestation activities and nurseries.
Beach and green space cleanups.
Community and Educational Projects:

Collaboration with neighboring schools and community activities.
Guidance and organization of visitor activities.
Recreation and Wellness:

Day and night hikes in the jungle.
Yoga sessions, traditional cooking, and sports activities.
Available Shifts:

Morning Shift: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Includes outdoor activities such as reforestation, maintenance, and cleaning).
Afternoon Shift: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(Practical activities, community projects, and recreational workshops).
Flexible hours:
Depending on the scheduled activities, you may work one or both shifts, with enough time to rest and enjoy the facilities.

Rules

EL ZOTA Volunteer Program Rules

1.Mutual Respect: All volunteers must treat their fellow volunteers, staff, and community members with respect, kindness, and consideration. Harmonious coexistence is essential to the success of our program.

2.Commitment to Activities: Volunteers must commit to actively participating in scheduled activities. Punctuality and dedication are essential for the successful completion of projects.

3.Environmental Responsibility: Volunteers must follow EL ZOTA's established environmental guidelines, keeping the facilities and surrounding areas clean and respecting natural resources. Any waste must be minimized.

4.Facility Care: All volunteers are expected to take care of the facilities and equipment. Damage must be reported immediately to the program coordinator.

5.Facility Behavior: Alcohol consumption and smoking are restricted to designated areas and in moderate quantities. Irresponsible behavior will not be tolerated.

6.Teamwork: Teamwork is essential. Volunteers must collaborate and support each other to achieve the program's goals. Tasks will be assigned according to each volunteer's skills and level of commitment.

7.Safety: The safety of all volunteers is a priority. All safety guidelines must be followed during workshops and physical activities. Failure to comply with safety rules may result in suspension from volunteering.

8.Use of common areas: Common areas must be respected and kept clean. Any equipment or resources used must be properly stored after use.

9.Respect for privacy: Volunteers must respect the privacy of others, both in common areas and in their personal spaces. Any conflicts or misunderstandings must be resolved in a civil manner.