Alternative Winter or Spring Break in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, or Panama
General Information
Community Collaborations Fair Trade Impact Exploration projects visit fair trade cooperatives and communities in producer countries. Volunteers meet with fair trade farmers and artisans to explore the impact of fair trade policies and complete projects that benefit the communities. Projects in Costa Rica, Nicaragua,and Guatemala focus on Fair Trade Coffee, the Panama Project is focused on Fair Trade Cocoa.
Program Schedule
Saturday Morning: Arrive International Airport
Sunday : Orientation, Fair Trade Meeting, Dinner with speaker from Fair Trade Coop
Monday: Transfer to Coffee Community, Meeting with Growers
Tuesday - Thursday- Coffee Community Projects
Friday- Recreation Activity
Saturday- Transfer to International Airport (end of program)
Customized schedules also available for your group.
Requirements
Passport
Signed volunteer agreement
Be in good physical condition to walk 5 to 10 miles
No abuse of illegal drugs; no consumption of alcohol during working hours or abuse of alcohol at any time
Service fee paid
At least of 16 years old
Accommodations
Volunteers will stay volunteer facilities that have been inspected and approved by CCI. In order to be approved facilities must have the following;
Safe and clean sleeping areas
Clean and functional bathroom facilities
Showers
Sanitary food services
Access to medical support
Bathroom Facilities
Fresh water
Recreation Activity
Each Fair Trade Exploration project includes a recreational opportunity that supports local sustainable tourism businesses who provide opportunities for a variety of activities such as rainforest hiking, canopy tours, trips to waterfalls,volcano trips, beach trips, and horseback riding.
Service Program Fee
The program service fee of $825 covers:
Community Collaborations Fair Trade Impact Exploration projects visit fair trade cooperatives and communities in producer countries. Volunteers meet with fair trade farmers and artisans to explore the impact of fair trade policies and complete projects that benefit the communities. Projects in Costa Rica, Nicaragua,and Guatemala focus on Fair Trade Coffee, the Panama Project is focused on Fair Trade Cocoa.
Customized schedules also available for your group.
Volunteers will stay volunteer facilities that have been inspected and approved by CCI. In order to be approved facilities must have the following;
Each Fair Trade Exploration project includes a recreational opportunity that supports local sustainable tourism businesses who provide opportunities for a variety of activities such as rainforest hiking, canopy tours, trips to waterfalls,volcano trips, beach trips, and horseback riding.
