Once you arrive, they will connect you with one of the ongoing projects. This comprehensive field school offers lectures, the ability to master field techniques, and the opportunity to do individual research projects. Application deadlines vary. Knowledge of Spanish important. They have courses leading to Open Water Certification, Advance Open Water, Medic First Aid, Rescue Diver, and Dive Master courses.
Classes are very inexpensive.
Volunteers assist with outdoor projects such as tree planting, weeding, creating fire breaks, erosion prevention, nursery development, clearing trails, and there are some possible opportunities for research, environmental education, and agroforestry studies. Work involves maintaining and reforesting as well as working on other projects that will involve producing topographical maps, abundancy lists, pictorial poster maps, t-shirt designs etc. The internship program is intended to provide practical experience for young people interested in biological research, environmental education, and community service activities that contribute to conservation. Founded by a group of Americans in 1974 for their children. 20-24 students in a class.