Solar Power Project - A Hands On Workshop In Costa Rica

North America, Costa Rica, Puerto Jimenez
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Duration : 2 to 2 Weeks

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Program Highlights

Get hands-on experience in off-grid solar energy.
Learn how to build a solar panel from scratch!
Help schools located off-grid to get power.
Make memories of a lifetime together with a fun group of like-minded volunteers.
Experience the beauty of the Osa Peninsula while learning useful skills that can help you in your future career!

UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:

This program is ideal for

Individuals with a passion for sustainable energy and a desire to make a positive impact on remote communities. Participants should have an interest in engineering principles and a willingness to learn about solar power systems. A hands-on approach, a spirit of collaboration, and the ability to engage with local communities are essential. Volunteers should also appreciate the natural beauty of the Osa Peninsula and be excited about the adventure opportunities available in the surrounding area.

Join our Solar Power Project workshop in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, where you'll learn about solar power, build panels, and install systems for local schools. Make a positive impact and explore the stunning surroundings.

Are you passionate about renewable energy and making a positive impact on remote communities? Join our "Solar Power Project: A Hands-On Workshop" in the breathtaking Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. This workshop, initiated by Richie Aronson and Janina Schan in 2014, offers a unique opportunity to learn, build, and install solar power systems.

Why Choose Our Workshop?

Stunning Location: Set in the Osa Peninsula with the charming town of Puerto Jimenez, our workshop takes place in the midst of Costa Rica's natural beauty.
Hands-On Learning: Gain a deep understanding of photo-voltaic power and solar panels with both theoretical and practical lessons.
Community Impact: Contribute to the installation of solar systems in elementary schools and organizations without grid-electricity access.
Empower Local Communities: Educate and empower local Ticos on solar power systems, enabling them to manage and maintain these systems.
Educational Outreach: Participate in events for both children and adults, spreading awareness about solar energy and its benefits.
Adventure Awaits: When not in the workshop, enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, surfing, fishing, and more.

Join us in Costa Rica for a fulfilling experience that combines learning, community engagement, and adventure. Be a part of our Solar Power Project and make a real difference.

Role and responsibility

You as a participant in our Solar Power Project will gain an understanding of the basic engineering principles of photo-voltaic power and solar panels. You will receive theory and practical lessons on how solar panels work. We will make panels from scratch and install basic systems. We will also install solar systems on one or two of the places we will donate the solar system to (varying locations throughout the Osa Peninsula).

We ask of our participants to actively take part in the theory and practical lessons, and help us with the installations of the solar system. We also include a visit to the local high school and we ask from our participants to actively help plan the high school visit and teach high school kids about solar energy. We also include locals into our daily practical and theory classes, and we would appreciate that participants help us to teach locals about solar energy.

Surroundings

You'll be living and working mainly in Puerto Jimenez, a small rural town on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. The workshop will take place in communal buildings, such as the Salon Communal, which is a centrally located meeting place.

With whom will the volunteers be working with?

The volunteers will be working with our instructors, program staff, and also with locals! You'll meet locals that also want to learn about solar energy, and help us teach them how it works!

Volunteering work per day

4-9 hours volunteering per day

Volunteer schedule

The daily schedule is from around 9am - 4pm, with a lunch break. There will be some days off in the middle and end of the workshop - so that you have the chance to enjoy the Osa Peninsula: go to the beach, go for a surf, go for a horseback ride, or just hang out around town

2 weeks

$1800

Equivalent to $129/day

What's included

24/7 in-country support
Accommodation
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pre-departure support from your Program Manager

Important things to note

Cost Note

You'll arrive in the international airport in San Jose on the 14th of July, 2018. From there you'll take a short taxi ride to the hostel, where all participants and at least one program staff will meet. The next day, 15th of July, all of you will travel together from the hostel to the local bus terminal, and take the bus to the town Puerto Jimenez together. Upon arrival in Puerto Jimenez you'll be greeted by other program staff and taken to your host families. The next morning program staff will meet you at the host family and take you to the first program classes to start your first day. The last day of the project will be the 26th of July 2018, with potential flight out date for the 28th of July 2018.

Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated. Green Life Volunteers will let you know about the final price during your application process. The two week course is 1800$. You are normally asked to pay 50% upon sign up, and the other 50% of the fee around 8 weeks before project begin. We can also accept installments of 25% upon sign up, and paying the other 75% later on.

Deposit (15%)

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment (85%)

Your final payment will be agreed with Green Life Volunteers during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

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Refunds are guaranteed.

We give you a 100% refund if your volunteer organisation cancels your program.

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You’ve changed your mind? No worries. No extra costs for changing your reservations.

Our services are free of charge.

Our partner organisations only ever charge you for basic utilities and resources like food, transportation, accommodation, or crucial training sessions that may require hiring professionals. And we do not charge you anything at all!

Important Things to Note

All programs attract a Registration Deposit Fee of 15% of the program cost in addition to the main program fee. This fee is refundable in the event of your booking cancellation by our partner organisation.
A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and for returning to the airport when your program finishes.
Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Costa Rica generally find US$100 - US$150 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.

Cancellation Policy

100% refund of program cost if you cancel at least 14 days prior to check-in.

50% refund of program cost if you cancel between or less than 14 days prior to check-in.

No refund upon no-show or early departure from the program.

100% refund

100% refund of amount paid if you cancel at least-in14days before check

50% refund

50% refund of amount paid (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least15days before check-in

No refund

No refund if you cancel less than 30days before check-in.

Reschedule Program Date

You can reschedule up to 7days prior to the arrival date your booking free of charge

Reschedule or switch programs anytime free of cost. Our Felx Option covers it!

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Solar Power Project - A Hands On Workshop In Costa Rica

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Solar Power Project - A Hands On Workshop In Costa Rica

Program Highlights

UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:

This program is ideal for

Program Overview

Role and responsibility

Volunteering work per day

Volunteer schedule

Criminal background check

Yes, volunteers are required to have educational qualifications

What's included

Important things to note

Cost Note

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50% refund

No refund

Reschedule Program Date

Reschedule or switch programs anytime free of cost. Our Felx Option covers it!

Are you eligible to volunteer?

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