Costa Rica
Backpack, travel, intern, live, study, volunteer or work in Costa Rica
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Introduction
- The biodiversity and the density of different species in Costa Rica are among the highest in the world. The lowland rainforest, which is located in our research area, even has an above average contribution to that. Mapping the natural resources is very important for its protection and moreover, it is a joy for every researcher or student to be part of this venture.
- Work With Nature’s goal is to learn with and from one another. We are offering you a chance to acquire research skills. You share your knowledge, science and results with the project. This way, we can reinforce each other’s knowledge and make it possible for nature and the local population to take advantage of this as well.
- Who are we looking for at Work with Nature? Everybody who is interested to learn about and study the rainforest is welcome to join and reinforce our team. Whether you are trying to find a suitable internship, looking for a location to carry out an existing research topic, or if you simply want to discover whether or not this field of work is suitable for you. We execute long term research, which is accessible to people with all different levels of experience. If you have your own research question, feel free to join us as well.
- Read more: Study the rainforest
Internships
- If you want to know more about the internship/research possibilities or want to sign up, please fill in this contact form.
- Want to know more about the Dutch foundation Work with Nature? Please go to:
- www.work-with-nature.com
Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for a long trip abroad?
Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for a long trip abroad?
- Regular travel or health insurances often only cover trips for a maximum number of days (for example 60, 90 or 180 days). This limits your flexibility!
- Your health insurance from back home may not offer any coverage abroad or only in specific hospitals.
- During a long trip you might undertake special activities like paid work or volunteering. Regular travel insurances usually don’t cover these kind of activities. The same goes for adventurous sports like skydiving, scuba diving and bungee jumping.
Volunteer or intern abroad insurances
- Working as a volunteer or intern offers a great learning experience. Meet new people and make a difference! You will develop your knowledge and skills, as well as that of others. You will gain international skills, contribute to a better world and gain useful experience for on your resume.
- However, just like at home there is always a chance that something goes wrong during your time abroad. Such as sickness, accidents, stolen luggage and of course things that can go wrong back home that you may ned to return for.
- If you have the right travel insurance it will help you financially and offer help when you need it. On this page you can read about how you can make sure you’re properly insured before, during and after your work as a volunteer.
Why insure specifically as a volunteer or intern abroad?
- Volunteer projects, foundations , NGOs & local companies typically don’t have suitable insurance. Even if they do, it might only be valid during your time at work and not during your daytrips.
- Regular travel insurances often don’t cover volunteering abroad or your work as an intern
- Volunteerwork & internships often involves doing work for which you are not trained or have little experience doing. This might result in a higher chance for accidents.
Why insure medical expenses abroad with an emigration or expat insurance?
- Being well insured while living or working abroad is important. Sometimes the new country of residence has a good national health care system, but this is certainly not always the case. As an alternative to the national health insurance, an international (expat) insurance is a frequently used replacement, with a number of advantages: international coverage, reimbursements and conditions, often according to high standards, worldwide coverage and flexibility. A number of good and affordable options are listed below.