Work Exchange program next to Corcovado national park in Costa Rica

• Exchange hours per day
  6
• Accomodation Provided
  Yes
• Minimum Commitment (In Days)
  60
• Types of Help & Learning Opportunities
  Gardening & Planting, Event Help & Guest Entertainment, House Help, Kitchen & Bar Help, Language Practice, Teaching

About The Jaguar’s Jungle:

Nestled deep within the untamed jungles of Costa Rica lies the most secluded jungle lodge you’ll ever find. Their sprawling 130-acre beachfront property sits right on the edge of the Corcovado National Park. This distinctive lodge and hostel stand out as the premier destination in Costa Rica for exclusive eco-tours guided by their highly esteemed in-house experts. Say goodbye to wasting precious vacation time on transportation logistics or restaurant hunts – once you step into their boat, your adventure begins.

A tight-knit family of on-site staff is always ready to unveil the wonders of this area. Whether you’re drawn to fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, or paddleboarding, you’ll find ample opportunities just a stone’s throw away from your cabin. Immerse yourself in a genuine off-the-beaten-path experience as you explore Corcovado and its surroundings with them.

About Work Exchange Opportunity in Costa Rica:

The Jungla del Jaguar Work Exchange Program is the only volunteering in Costa Rica which offers the chance to live next to the number one national park in Costa Rica, Corcovado. With this life-changing experience you will have the opportunity to live local, explore primitive beach-front property, while learning about conservation and sustainable living in the jungle while helping us provide a wonderful experience for guests.

Volunteer opportunities outside of daily tasks include:

• Learn Spanish with our staff
• Teach English to our staff and other volunteers
• Learn about the primitive local community
• Find solace in wildlife
• Pristine Hiking through groomed jungle trails
• Free access to kayaks and snorkeling (look out for marine life, including our sea turtle friends!)

About Our Program:

Our volunteer house is dorm style accommodation, Our volunteer program has a minimum commitment of 2 months and you must be 21 or over to apply.

Volunteers have 6 hour shifts per day and receive free food and accommodation. We require accepted volunteers to make a $315 safety deposit via Paypal. In the case that the volunteer does not fulfill the 2 month commitment their deposit will be forfeited. Once the volunteer has completed their time commitment, their deposit will be refunded.

​Positions:

Bartender

• Make mixed cocktails and smoothies
• Serve food
• Help with dishes
• Cleaning and bar maintenance
• Be interactive and social with the guests
• Sell drinks and meet bar sales quotas
• Greenhouse

Greenhouse maintenance

• Plant maintenance
• Harvesting
• Planting
• Unloading the boat
• Chopping gra
• The Greenhouse is hot and is for someone who is used to farming

What we are looking for in an application:

• ​​Experience in food and drink service
• Bartender experience
• Experience working in a fast paced environment
• A positive attitude
• Genuine desire to serve guests and make them feel at home
• Proficiency in English
• Have a problem solving mindset

Explore further by visiting the website link below.

Contact Details

Exchange Type

• Home for Time

Regions

• Costa Rica

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