Working Adventures Worldwide

Application

What level of Spanish do I need? What is the Orientation Interview? If my application is unsuccessful will I get my deposit back? What is a police check? What medical advice does BUNAC offer?

Flights Visa & Insurance

Can I book my own flights? Do I need to apply for a visa? Do I need insurance?

Volunteer Placement

How many people take part in the programme? How do I choose my project? How many hours will I work for? Will I be placed with other volunteers? Can I go for less than the required programme minimum? Will there be opportunities to travel during my stay? How much spending money should I take? Can I extend my stay? How can I find out more?

COUNTRY FACTS

...I WISH I'D BROUGHT

> A bigger memory card
> Sun block
> More books

READ/WATCH

>>To Read:-
The Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through the Americas
Theroux
Costa Rica: A Traveller’s Literary Companion
ed. Ras
Costa Rica Spanish Phrasebook
Lonely Planet

...TO DO IN
COSTA RICA

> Trek up a volcano
> Go white water rafting
> Fly through the rainforest canopy on a
zip wire

WEB

Useful Links
> lonelyplanet.com
> visitcostarica.com
> gogapyear.com
> Register with the FCO’s Locate service

TESTIMONIALS

"I finished my volunteering towards the end of April and I can't tell you how rewarding it was, daily smiles from the children and their welcoming and warm nature made every day a pleasure! No matter how hot and sticky
it was!"
Ros, Volunteer Costa Rica

Next Arrival Date
>> January 21st 2010
View all dates

Print Information

Email the team at volunteer@bunac.org.uk

Call us on 020 7251 3386