Ecological Sustainable Farm | Volunteer Costa Rica

The Eco-Sustainable Farm was born out of the realization that we all have the responsibility and duty to help initiate a paradigm shift for a brighter tomorrow. The vision of the farm is to one day, with the help of international volunteers, become a self sustaining collection of teachers, students, healers, artists, and naturalists. The idea is to inspire and ignite the flame of creativity in all of us in order to restore a balance with our connection to Earth. The land is bordered by a beautiful fresh water stream (where the farm gets its water) and an ever flowing tropical river on the other side. The stream and the river meet at the point where the gateway is to the farm. This essentially makes the farm area a jungle peninsula. It is a fairly new project, and requires international volunteers who are interested in sustainable development and who are also happy to build, help and contribute ideas.

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Where will I be volunteering?

You will be working on an Eco Sustainable farm in Talamanca, Costa Rica. This farm is located in the Talamanca Mountains in the Limon province, on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. Situated 5km from the town of Bribri, the farm is set in a secluded area amongst 10 to 15 other farms. The indigenous reserve that is homeland to the Bri Bri indigenous tribe is about 12km away and the town of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is 10KM away.

What will I be doing?

You will be helping out with existing projects, as well as creating and developing new ones. We only require that you are willing to work hard and have fun doing it.

Main duties are as follows:

Organic gardening
Taking care of animals
Constructing and maintaining nature trails
Observing and identifying trees
Creating compost bins
Construction of cabins to hold future volunteers

What is required to volunteer on this project?

Language Requirement: Basic English
Must be 18 years or older.

What will my schedule be like?

uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 5 days per week (Monday to Friday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.

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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?

There is no phone or internet access on the farm, but you can find internet cafes and public phones in the neighboring towns of Bribri, Cauhita and Puerto Viejo. The project manager will have a mobile phone for emergencies only.

What can I do in my free time?

uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Costa Rica and all it has to offer.

Places close to the farm:

Puerto Limon: Puerto Limon is the main city on the Atlantic coast of Costa Rica. This Caribbean city is the most sparsely populated, least economically developed and most culturally distinct of the seven provinces. Many tourists and locals say that traveling to Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is like entering another country.
Puerto Viejo: This wonderful beach town on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica holds many surprises. With its laid back attitude and Caribbean life style, you can be assured of a relaxing Costa Rican holiday. Naturally, for those of us who like a more active holiday, Puerto Viejo has it all. Long walks on pristine beaches, experiencing exotic flora and fauna in a wildlife refuge, snorkeling or diving among the many reefs in our crystal clear waters, world-class surfing, mountain biking, kayaking and cultural visits to indigenous peoples.

Other weekend trips include:

Arenal Volcano National Park in La Fortuna
Póas Volcano National Park in Cartago
Canopy tours in Monteverde
Museums in San José
Rafting on the Pacuare River in Turriabla
Surfing in Jacó, Puerto Viejo, Tamarindo, and Montezuma

Program Name: Volunteer Costa Rica
Project Name: Volunteer in an Ecological Sustainable Farm in Costa Rica
Project Category: Conservation
Project Location: Talamanca
Project Testimonial: Daniel Niemhoff, USA

We hiked to waterfalls, drove to a bridge and jumped off, crossed a river to ride horses, just things that I had never been exposed to. Read My Full Testimonial »
Program Fee: A 1 week experience starts from $590; add $140 for each additional week
Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation and debriefing
- A volunteer project
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- The best in-country coordination support
- 24/7 emergency hot line
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificae
- Travel Insurance Coverage: Read Full Policy Details
Items not included: Flights, travel insurance, vaccinations, visa costs, personal expenses, and any other expense not listed above

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Project Transport Arrangements: Accommodations on project site
Suggested transportation budget: None (does not include weekend travel expenses)
Working Schedule: Monday through Friday; 5-8 hours per day
Project Closed Dates:
- Open year round
Language Requirement: Basic Spanish
Accommodation Type: Dorm
Meals: 3 Meals Daily
Start dates: Fortnightly, on Fridays
Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
Minimum age: 18
Minimum project length: 1 Weeks
Maximum project length: 12 Weeks
Maximum number of volunteers: 10
Resume or CV required: No
Project Testimonial: Benjamin Eisele, USA

One day we drove about ten minutes up the road to a forty foot bridge and jumped off of it with Terry. Read My Full Testimonial »