by greenlifevolunteers | Apr 26, 2019 | Blog, Review - Solar Power Project, Reviews
Jamie from the USA participated in our Solar Power Project – A Hands On Workshop in 2018. My two week excursion with Green Life Volunteers exceeded my expectations. Janina’s organization, enthusiasm, kindness, and humor throughout the trip united the...
by greenlifevolunteers | Oct 25, 2018 | Reviews, Reviews - Turtle Conservation
Andrea and her daughter Quila volunteered with us on the Turtle Conservation project on the Osa Peninsula in August of 2018. This is their review. “We just returned home at midnight last night. I want to thank you so much for helping me to organize our time in...
by greenlifevolunteers | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog, Reviews, Reviews - National Park
Joe and his girlfriend Lila volunteered together in March 2019 on our National Park Project, in Piedras Blancas National Park. They spent two amazing weeks on the project, and send us this beautiful review: ‘We had an amazing time at Piers Blancas National Park...
by greenlifevolunteers | Aug 29, 2018 | Review - Solar Power Project, Reviews
Anthony from Scotland, Age: 24. Masters Student of Mechanical Engineering. I participated in the Green Life Volunteers Solar Power Project in collaboration with the Green Go Solar Project during the summer of 2018 and I couldn’t recommend it more! The team running...
by greenlifevolunteers | Sep 16, 2019 | Reviews, Reviews - Veterinary Intern
Annika from Switzerland (22 years old at the time) volunteered in May 2019 on the Veterinary Internship project in Puerto Jimenez. This is her review (which you can also view on GoAbroad): Annika at work at the Osavet clinic. Last May I travelled to Puerto Jimenez,...
by greenlifevolunteers | Apr 26, 2019 | Blog, Reviews, Reviews - National Park
Lila and her boyfriend Joe spend 2 weeks in Piedras Blancas National Park, and loved it. Here is her review. “We spent 2 weeks volunteering in Piedras Blancas National Park in March 2019, based at El Bonito ranger station. We were doing things like clearing...
by greenlifevolunteers | Aug 22, 2018 | Review - Solar Power Project, Reviews
Jordan participated in our 2018 Solar Power Workshop. She is 19 and comes from the United States. This is her review: “The Solar Power Project by Green Life Volunteers in collaboration with Green Go Solar was a truly enriching experience. Whether your main goal...
by greenlifevolunteers | Sep 16, 2019 | Reviews, Reviews - Bio Research
Susie Brown from United Kingdom (50 years old at the time) volunteered on a special Monkey Research Project that was going on in January through March of 2019. Read her review below, which you can also find on GoAbroad: I wanted to make sure that my contribution was...
by greenlifevolunteers | Jan 22, 2020 | Reviews, Reviews - Butterfly Farm
Charles – 19 years old at the time of volunteering – from the United States I spent one month volunteering in Osa through Green Life Volunteers as part of my gap year. I wanted to go to Costa Rica to experience the wonderful biodiversity and warm weather...
by greenlifevolunteers | Aug 15, 2018 | Reviews, Reviews Parrot Rescue
Joshua Smith-Lunger – Age 19 from the United States. Josh spend 3 weeks on the Parrot Rescue Project in 2018. How would you rate your overall experience at the program? – Excellent How would you rate the orientation that you received? – Excellent How...
by greenlifevolunteers | Aug 15, 2018 | Reviews, Reviews Parrot Rescue
Chris, from Denmark. Age: 22. | Chris was on the Parrot Rescue Project for around 2 months in 2017. “I worked with Chris at the new project in the summer of 2017 wonder full place, a lot of new experience and it was 2 unforgettable months. At that point there...
by greenlifevolunteers | Aug 6, 2018 | Review - Solar Power Project, Reviews
Fraser Lloyds' Solar Power Project Review - 2018 Fraser Lloyd participated in our 2018 Solar Power Project – A Hands On Workshop. He’s giving his unbiased review on camera. The project participants where asked to give private reviews on camera, as well as...
by greenlifevolunteers | May 29, 2018 | Reviews, Reviews - Environmental Education
Morgan – Age 26, volunteered on our Environmental Education program for 6 weeks from March 2018 – May 2018. I traveled to Puerto Jimenez to volunteer as an environmental educator for 6 weeks. I was welcomed warmly by both Janina and other volunteers and...
by greenlifevolunteers | Feb 6, 2018 | Reviews, Reviews - National Park
Project: National Park Volunteering, By Mariana Damasco, Nationality: Argentinian. Age: 23. “I was a volunteer for one month in Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. Every day I got the chance to see so many different animals not only in trails but in base too,...
by greenlifevolunteers | Jan 12, 2018 | Reviews, Reviews - Turtle Conservation
Jannae, Age: 41, Volunteered with her husband Tim and 10-year old child Callum, in December 2017. We were thrilled with our family vacation to a sea turtle conservation project in Costa Rica, coordinated by GLV. The employees and volunteers at the project were...
by greenlifevolunteers | Jan 11, 2018 | Reviews, Reviews - Turtle Conservation
Jazzy was part of a student volunteer group in December 2016 who volunteered in Refugio Romelia one of our turtle project locations. Definitely a great experience to have in life. The slow-pace tropical life made everything become so relaxing. I enjoyed every second...
by greenlifevolunteers | Jun 26, 2017 | Reviews, Reviews - Bird Conservation
Harry, Bird Conservation volunteer. Aged 34 at time of project This was the first volunteering project I worked on overseas and Green life volunteers proved to be a good choice. I decided for the Bird Conservation project, which is run by Osa Birds: Research and...
by greenlifevolunteers | Aug 3, 2016 | Blog, Reviews, Reviews - Bio Research
Samantha participated in our Biological Research Project for 1 month in July – August of 2016. This is her write up about her experiences: “It’s been about 2 and a half weeks since I got to Costa Rica, and I’m already dreading going home in just 11 days! I...
by greenlifevolunteers | Aug 2, 2016 | Reviews, Reviews - Internship GLV
Jian spent 2 months at GLVs office from May 2016 – July 2016, and helped with videos, web work, and promotions. Read his review: “I spent two months interning in Green Life Volunteers. While I am now sitting down and looking back what I had been through in...
by greenlifevolunteers | Aug 2, 2016 | Reviews, Reviews - Reptile Project
Magali spent 4 weeks on our Reptile Project in 2016. I have always been highly attracted by reptiles. A good reason to experiment volunteering in Reptilandia. I spent one month in the park working mainly with the owner, Quetzal, and the employee dedicated to the...
