Environmental activities and organizing the Cultural Festival of Longo Mai
       Longo Mai, Puntarenas          January 7 - January 26, 2009

Volunteer project: In Longo Mai, a region of Costa Rica, an art school is being created. The objective is to promote among the local youngsters the development of creativity and different forms of expression promoting new ways for the cultural development of Latin America. There is also another initiative, to create a university called “Universidad Alternativa del Sur” (Alternative University of the South). In this frame they are inviting a group of international volunteers to participate in a project in the community of Finca el Soñador, Longo Mai in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

Volunteers will participate in the organization of the Cultural Festival of Longo Mai community. The group will also participate in the local program for recuperation of trees in danger of extinction, maintenance of the ecological road of the community (repairing stairs, installing signs), recycling activities and also activities with the local cooperative that produces organic coffee.
The volunteers will also participate in workshops to promote international solidarity and intercultural understanding.

Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.

Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in a local house in the town and in a Community Center with all facilities at disposal, but there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat.

Nearest airport: International Airport San Juan Santamarina, Costa Rica

Age range: 18 and over

Extra fee: 210 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

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