The project
Volunteers will be involved in the following activities:
Guanacaste Water Centre Signage Project: Identify the need for new or improved signage within the conservation area and help create materials that highlight tree and plant species, environmental awareness, and local wildlife.
Nursery Work: Support the propagation of tropical plants used in environmental and watershed restoration. Tasks include transplanting, plant care and maintenance, pruning, gardening, seed propagation, and preparing plants for planting in the field.
Dry Season Support (Irrigation)During the dry season, volunteers will assist with irrigation to help newly planted trees survive the harsher conditions.
Social Media Support: Collect photos, videos, and other media to support the organisation’s social media and promotional work, including documenting ongoing initiatives and related areas of the Water Centre.
Accommodation & food
You'll be staying with a local host family, who will provide meals and a comfy bed for the duration of the project.
Location & leisure
Junquillal is a small coastal community located in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It is known for its natural beauty, pristine beaches, and laid-back atmosphere
The Nandamojo watershed is located on Costa Rica’s northwest coast in the province of Guanacaste, covering around 29,000 acres from the community of 27 de Abril to Playa Junquillal, where the river meets the sea.
Climate plays a defining role in shaping this region. Temperatures can exceed 100°F, and the area experiences two distinct seasons: dry and wet. The dry season begins in November, driven by Caribbean trade winds that arrive in Guanacaste as hot, dry gusts. From May onwards, the winds shift, bringing humid Pacific air and regular rainfall that transforms the landscape into a lush, green tropical dry forest, home to a rich and unique variety of plant and animal life.
Project host
Asociación Costarricense de Interculturalidad (ACI) was founded in 1967. The office is located in Barrio Dent, San Pedro, San Jose.
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