Plant a Tree – Volunteering in Costa Rica
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- To learn, first hand, about local communitychallenges and about the work of CostasVerdes
- To form a connection with Costas Verdes inorder to raise awareness of this organizationand the community they serve
- Have fun! Many travelers say volunteering isthe highlight of their trip - we hope it is for youtoo!
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- Meet Costas Verdes representative and take atour of the nursery.
- Work with local staff on various projects(varies by season)
- Lunch break (bring your own)
- Afternoon tour of reforestation area
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Give a Day Global offers the unique opportunity for travelers to volunteer for just one day at nonprofit organizations across the globe.
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Give A Day Global’s mission is to connect international travelers with daylong volunteer opportunities in order to help our nonprofit partners build capacity and expand their networks of support.
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We believe that all people should have access to education, healthy food, medical care, a sustainable environment, and economic opportunities. By connecting travelers with nonprofit organizations who pursue these same goals, we aim to engage more people in making the world a better place, one day at a time.
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We team up with reputable nonprofit organizations near tourist destinations in Africa, Asia, and the Americas to bridge travelers with projects that are accessible, meaningful, and that may inspire involvement that can continue from afar.
How do you do it? It’s simple:
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Who we partner with:
We carefully vet our partner organizations to assess their effectiveness, to ensure they have sound financials, and to verify their reputation for integrity and community impact.
The organizations we are looking for must meet these requirements:
Location: located near an urban hub or tourist destination.
Language: Have staff that speak English fluently for interacting with our volunteers and communicating with Give A Day Global staff.
Communications: Have reliable access to phone and internet communications.
Community Participation: Involve and empower the community they are serving.
Financial integrity: Have transparent and verifiable financial records that demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
Legal Structure: Be a registered 501c3 in the US or have a registered fiscal sponsor in the US.
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