And, we also happened to build a fence, which is no small accomplishment for eight women with very little carpentry experience. Mass. Mother and daughter Nicole and Jennifer Haugh of Mankato, Minn., team up to work in the coffee fields of Los Tornos. Hannah Page-Salisbury of Seattle, Wash., helps build a trail in the Children's Rainforest . Patrice Benoit of St. Paul, Minn., finds time to hike and explore the Costa Rican rainforests. Several local communities and organizations in the Santa Elena area have requested assistance.
Volunteers work with members on building and painting projects.
Travel You will be met at the San Jose airport by Global Volunteers' North American team leader. Travel to the host communities in Costa Rica is overland by van or bus. For teams working in the mountain villages, volunteers stay and eat their meals in simple hotels in Santa Elena. Typical dishes, such as gallo pinto , a traditional mixture of rice and beans. A wide variety of fruits are served.