Booking Information
Internship on Environmental Programs in Costa Rica

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What's Included

All food and accommodation; in country transportation to base; expedition equipment and training; an emergency first aid course; 24-hour in-country support; 24-hour emergency phone line.



Internship fee covers:



  • Internationally recognized qualification in Team Leading

  • Final evaluation

  • certification and summary of training and experience received

  • confidential professional reference

What's Not Included

International flights, medical and travel insurance.

The Booking Process

Once GVI receives your application form, one of our experienced regional coordinators will give you a call to find out if you have any further questions, or simply want to find out more about volunteering. All GVI staff regularly visit the project sites, and have volunteered and travelled themselves, so have an in-depth knowledge and boundless enthusiasm that ensures your application process runs smoothly and efficiently.

GVI Discounts

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Arrival And Departure Information

All volunteers are picked up either from San Jose International Airport or from the designated hostel in San Jose. Volunteers will be transferred to Tortuguero on the expedition start date, early in the morning, so you MUST arrive in Costa Rica before the start date of the expedition.

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