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Host, Janet grew up in Argentina, lived in US, Kenya, Costa Rica and is fluent in Spanish. Has had the opportunity to do some traveling and enjoys being a part of the global community.
Host Philip grew up in NYC is an ethologist who did research in Kenya and has been involved in various entrepreneurial and conservation endeavors.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Interests
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Home is located within a primary forest which is a rich ecosystem to be explored and close to a University town of San Ramon that offers cultural experiences every week. They have museums, libraries and assorted restaurants and shopping.
Learning the importance of this ecosystem and the wildlife within.
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Large acreage within the rainforest in Costa Rica half hour from the main town of San Ramon.
ARE YOU A BIRD ENTHUSIAST LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY IN COSTA RICA?
While "volunteering" for eco-projects in Costa Rica can be costly, we have an opportunity for an experienced guide/birder or couple.
You will actually be provided a furnished loft apartment and basic food items in exchange for your volunteer duties. There may well even be some financial rewards connected to the guided tours.
Our purpose is to promote and arrange forest hikes 3-4 days per week, never with more than eight visitors per tour. In addition to these guiding duties, the upkeep and basic maintenance of these forest trails, rest areas and the buildings and gardens will also be part of the duties.
Volunteer(s) should be able to :
-Identifiy basic birds of the area and other animals and flora. The more you are able to provide the visitors the greater will be their appreciation, and gratuities.
- Help clean up fallen trees
- Use a Weed-wacker
- Basic maintenance skills
A love of nature and the spectacular solitude of our cloud forest is a must. Don't expect anything other than fiber optic internet and nature as your entertainment.
We would like a serious commitment of no less than 2-3 weeks. At the end of this period we can reassess the arrangement and see about a possible extension.
It would also be a big plus if you had
some CONSTRUCTION experience - for some handyman jobs.
Workawayer(s) will have full use of separate apartment with kitchen, dining, and can sleep 3.
Agreed upon workaway hours will be followed by free time, which will include the unique and exclusive use of the forest trails that wind through the primary forest. Keep in mind, this is the same mountain range and ecosystem as the world famous Monteverde Park, but ours is exclusive for our use only! When your chores are done for the day, you will have a chance to visit the cloud forest like few others. Additionally, there is a lake on the property for swimming.
We are sure that the satisfaction of being part of a conservation effort to protect primary cloud forest and it’s many inhabitants, as well as the wonderful learning experience of this unique ecosystem will be quite fulfilling.
We have various nests hung throughout forest where the seemed put Resplendent Quetzal cones to lay their eggs each year March - June.
The apartment is awaiting your arrival, once all the details can be worked out with you!
Future Projects:
Additional jobs
*create a vegetable garden.
* Helping in restaurant in neighboring town.
* Cleaning paths through the rainforest, identifying trees, plants etc.
* Odd handyman jobs
We would expect 4 hours of work 5 days a week and are flexible to work days/time out that allows you to explore country.
The property is close to San Ramon well known in Costa Rica for its tight-knit, diverse community which has been home to three former presidents. Its main industry is dairy farming, sugar cane and of course coffee plantations.
Butterfly and flower in the rain forest Rolling hills and pastures give way to pristine tropical cloud forests in the highlands, noted for their variety of epiphytes, mosses and over 225 species of birds. It is a University town with museums and all amenities you need. Buses from San Ramon can get you to all destinations.
Our property is at the top of a ridge surrounded by rain forest, beautiful views of the valley below to the Pacific Coast. There is wifi and comfortable lodging.
There is a lake on the property as well as various rain forest trails.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Volunteers would stay in separate apartment where there is a 1 room upstairs a bathroom with shower, kitchen and dining where they would have their privacy. We have wifi. - internet service, fiberoptic.
Phone service is iffy, communication with WhatsApp a must.
There is limited public transportation close by. Very quiet and private area. We suggest renting a car to take advantage of all the sights and attractions. Bus service is great from neighboring towns.
We are at over 3000 ft so the weather is coolish.
What else ...
Kayaking, bird watching, visiting neighboring sights. Swimming, hiking.
We have dogs and horses
We are half hour from San Ramon.
San Ramon is 1 hr from airport and very centrally located to beaches, volcano etc.
Many beautiful touristic ventures close by.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We do have wifi - fiberoptic
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Spirit
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They were very self sufficient and respectful. Their young daughters participated and helped out as well.… read more
They both helped with many projects such as exterior and interior painting, gardening and yard work, and clean up.
They were very joyful and courteous at all times and… read more
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They were very self sufficient and respectful. Their young daughters participated and helped out as well.… read more
They both helped with many projects such as exterior and interior painting, gardening and yard work, and clean up.
They were very joyful and courteous at all times and… read more
Una enjoys organizing and has a real knack for it. She also… read more
Su is a self-motivated workaholic who finds chores and projects to stay busy all the time. She undertook all… read more
They all were pleasant, polite and… read more
We stayed in Janet’s beautiful home for a month, right from the outset we were made incredibly welcome.
Janet is a lovely person who cares about her volunteers and guests,we were introduced to Janet’s friends and spent some time with them.
Most of the work was yard work,… read more
