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Organization Where You Will Be Volunteering

Aventuras Naturales Yorkin is an association of organic producers which was formed in 1996 with the main idea of improving organic agricultural production so the community could have a better income. The group was formed by 15 families of the Yorkin indigenous community. Aventuras Naturales Yorkin is located in the Indigenous Reserve of Talamanca in the community of Corriente Grande. They began volunteer programs and the acceptance of tourists after a local Costa Rica trade show, which explained how tourism could improve the living conditions of its members and their families while still keeping a clear idea of conservancy and protection of the environment in general.

Location

The Yorkin community is located in Corriente Grande in the Watsi District of Talamanca County in the province of Limon. The site corresponds to the rainforest and is included within La Amistad Conservation Area. The trip is taken from Bri-Bri to the Bambu Community on a gravel road that winds parallel to the Sixaola River. It takes about two hours floating down the Telire River which merges into the Sixaola and then to the point where it joins the Yorkin River. In this up-river direction there’s a great chance for fantastic scenery as well as a natural relaxing sensation. Upon arrival, Don Guillermo and Dona Otilia, representatives of the Aventuras Naturales Yorkin, will assist you and inform you about the upcoming events.

Highlights

Highlights include: living and working at an established indigenous preserve in an important wildlife corridor in the middle-high elevations between Costa Rica and Panama; helping to improve the way of living for the local people in the area; gaining a wide variety of skills, including learning about sustainability and production of tropical organic products and gaining real field experience with the chance of improving Spanish skills; working with children and teenagers sharing the knowledge of English or simply sharing educational methods; working in an area without road access, traveling by motor boat and canoes along stunning river networks; living a low impact lifestyle and seeing the rewards in the behavior and appreciation of the locals; experiencing the beauty of the region from sunrise to sunset and more.

Field Conditions

Accommodations are pleasantly rustic with a tent camp style in a beautiful clearing of the forest surrounded by the indigenous community. All food will be prepared by the natives on a traditional basis, and basic but typically local food will be the staple diet. There is a solar panel for electricity part of the day in the main building, hand washing laundry facilities, and running (cold) water, which means there are flushing toilets and refreshingly cool showers.


VOLUNTEERING COSTA RICA PRICING Green Arrow

Starting at $980.00



AGREEMENT PROCESS Green Arrow

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    Requirements
  • 18 years or older
  • Good physical condition
  • Attitude of service
  • Knowledge of Costa Rican laws
  • No use of prohibited substances (drugs)
  • Minimum of 1 volunteer, maximum of 6 volunteers

    • Defined duties
  • Reforestation through volunteer work
  • Seed donations for planting
  • A new ranch to house volunteers (labor to finish the project)
  • Fruit trees
  • Medicinal plants
  • Wells for water treatment
  • Dental health through volunteers

Needs of the Project
  • First aid kits
  • Solar battery panels of electrical systems for the solar panels
  • Seeds for cultivation, depending on the zone
  • Volunteer chief
  • Tools for cultivation (machetes, ponchos)
  • Communication facilities
  • Lockers
  • English teaching program

FACILITIES FOR THE VOLUNTEER Green Arrow

  • 14 tents
  • Mattresses
  • Sheets
  • Bathroom
  • Potable water
  • Electricity with solar panel
  • Kitchen
  • Shared dining room
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Personal security
  • Traditional food of the region three times daily




MAIN ITINERARY Green Arrow

Day 1

Arrive to Costa Rica; spend the night in your accommodations in downtown San Jose.

Day 2

Travel approximately 5 hours by bus to get to the Bribri Town, the market place where most of the indigenous communities buy their groceries. Here, you will be picked up by a representative of the indigenous group where you will be working as a volunteer.
After this, enjoy the most delightful experience anyone can have - the possibility of going back in time in terms of technology, the chance to see how hard people try no matter what limitations they may have. This experience will make you evaluate who you are and where you want to get in life.

Days 2-12

From Day 2 until the end of your stay, you will have an amazing experience living in one of the most remote areas of Costa Rica. You will be sharing and helping one of the Bribri’s groups, learning their customs and being a part of their traditions and everyday activities.

Day 13

On Day 13, you will be transported to San Jose to spend the night in your hotel accommodations.

Day 14

You will be transported to the international airport to return to your home country.