Construction projects in Costa Rica

This project is specifically designed for individuals looking to participate in development missions while fully immersed in local communities. Throughout the project, volunteers will receive supervision and training from international experts selected for their experience and ability to guide and motivate teams.

The work involved in this project may include:

• Light construction activities, such as classroom renovations
• Transporting construction materials
• Building a playground using reusable materials
• Helping with garden development or other community needs.

This youth humanitarian project is an excellent addition to your CV!

All our programmes have short-, medium-, and long-term goals aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Volunteers should bring a pair of gloves, even for painting tasks. The NGO has a variety of old clothes and shoes available, but volunteers are required to bring at least one set of old clothes. For minors, the missions will most likely focus on painting in schools.

Your new home will be one of two newly built eco houses in our centre in Esparza: Jaguar House and Toucan House.

The two houses sleep up to 22 people. Most rooms have bunk beds and are single-gender. One room in each house has a bunk bed with a double bed below, single above, suitable for couples or small families, if needed. (Private rooms can be obtained at additional cost; this must be arranged before arriving for your programme).

All doors are lockable, but as rooms are shared, and we carry out regular cleaning, we recommend that you don’t lock your rooms.

There is also a large dining hall/games room/communal area shared by both houses, with free WiFi, and table tennis, and a large garden of tropical plants, including coconut palm, papaya, banana, and citrus.

Food Arrangements

Three meals a day on weekdays (two on weekends) are included during your stay. The meals will mainly be a mix of traditional and modern Costa Rican food, so you may experience the Costa Rican take on foods you will be familiar with. Most meals will include either fish, chicken, pork or beef, but vegetarians can be catered for.

Mandatory Orientation Day

On the Monday of your first week at this location, you will join our orientation day, to familiarize you with the surroundings as well as local culture. Your programme will continue as usual from Tuesday onward throughout the rest of the week.

Schedule

• Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice and handling of documents.
• Costa Rican Do’s and Don’ts, Costa Rican Culture Lessons and Spanish Language Lessons.
• Tour around the compound and local area; where to find local shops, and arrange a sim-card if necessary
• Lunch
• Introduction to the Project, Project site and start participating on the project (if possible).