A yoga retreat in paradise where you can make a difference in Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Being a volunteer gives you an opportunity to come and experience our community in a very unique way. You become an intrinsic part of our community and our unique way of life. We are opening our doors for you to become a part of our community. Our community consists of the guests, the staff, Aaron, Alex, our animals, vendors, tour guides, drivers, and many others who are a part of our ecosystem.

    We typically look for people who can teach Yoga AND can also do one of the skills we are looking for people. PLEASE READ through the section below before responding.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Teaching
    Gardening
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Volunteering here is a great way to immerse yourself into three worlds simultaneously.

    1. You get to help side by side with our local team. You will get to practice your Spanish and experience the Pura Vida.

    2. Being a yoga retreat, you will be immersed in yoga for the length of time that you stay here.

    3. You are immersed in a jungle paradise. We are located right next to the Corcovado National Park, which is said to contain 2.5% of all the earth's bio diversity.

  • Help

    Help

    We look for volunteers who are yoga teachers AND can also contribute to one of the positions below. If you are interested in one of these positions and want to get away from it all for an extended time, please contact us.

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    Position 1 - Writer

    Are you a skilled yoga teacher + experienced content creator (blogs, emails, social media, sales copywriting, etc.) interested in living at a beautiful ocean-front eco-retreat for three months?

    VOLUNTEER DUTIES: (Your workweek will include various duties.)

    * Write professional-level, engaging blogs, social media posts, emails, and sales copy optimized for the web (using SEO best practices). Here is a sample blog post to check out:
    * Have an A-Type personality with a strong flare of creativity. (This is my exact personality.) You have a passion to create, work and get things accomplished. And you don't mind working with someone with a lot of drive, focus, and intention.
    * Create and/or upload content on various digital platforms such as WordPress, Canva, Simplero, Google Docs/Sheets, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.
    * Take photos and capture video footage and edit as needed for marketing use.
    * Teach the community yoga class at 4 pm each day (when guests are present).
    * And more... depending on our needs and your genius zone!

    TO APPLY, SEND US YOUR PROFESSIONAL RESUME AND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
    1. Your social media links.
    2. Samples of your past work (blog posts, other published content, marketing/promotional pieces).
    3. Why do you think you would be a fit for this position?

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    Position 2 - Dog Trainer

    I know this is an unusual listing. But here we go.

    We are a yoga retreat in Costa Rica. We have three pups that are now one year old. They need training.

    Unfortunately, we lack the power or time to train them appropriately.

    This job will require constant training so that they can listen to commands and become the best versions of themselves in our small community.

    Additionally, you will need to be able to teach yoga classes occasionally.

    Requirements:

    Minimum 3-month commitment
    Has yoga certification
    Fundamental knowledge of dogs and how to train them.
    Self-Direction, enthusiasm, takes an initiative
    Comfortable speaking in front of people
    Works well in team/group environments
    Takes direction well and is not afraid of work
    Non-smoker
    be able to make facebook posts about your experience, take photos of the dogs etc.


    Included are:

    Upon your arrival and departure, ground transportation to and from Puerto Jimenez.
    3 healthy, delicious meals daily.
    Private accommodations in our staff quarters.
    Yoga classes when offered.
    In some cases, eco-tours will be provided in exchange for a blog post about the excursion.


    Desired skills
    Dog Trainer

    Yoga Teacher


    While it is not always required, volunteers who are yoga teachers will get priority consideration.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private room with a shared bathroom.
    A private shower that is shared among other volunteers

    In exchange for volunteering, we provide 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. (with the exception of lunch on Saturday.)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We:

    * we prefer you to be a yoga teacher. If you feel like you exceptionally fit the description above, please reach out.

    * generally look for solo people.

    *no couples, families/children, or pets.

    * favor longer stays. If you are only wanting to come for a week or two, please look elsewhere. We typically look for people who can come for more than 2- 3 months.

    * require all volunteers/staff to be vaccinated for Covid19.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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