Project Details

A small non-profit organization aims at providing affordable volunteering programs and

improving the living standard of local peoples in Costa Rica
Our goal is to provide power to small rural elementary schools around the Osa that are off-grid
and without power. Furthermore we educate the local community about solar.
Who we are?
Green Life Volunteers (GLV) is a small registered non-profit organization in Costa Rica, run by
Janina Schan, the founder and manager, and dedicated Interns and volunteers. Janina founded
GLV in 2012, after working already in the volunteer industry in Costa Rica for around a year.
Our interns are students from Universities that need the internship to graduate, to conduct
research, or they really just want to gain experience.
What we do?
Green Life Volunteers is a volunteer service organization placing volunteers in projects around
Costa Rica. Some of the projects are created by GLV such as the Solar Power Project, and others
are projects offered by other non-profit organisations, such as our Turtle Conservation. The
projects we collaborate with are in need of help and have experience working with volunteers –
which guarantees you to have a great time and an awesome experience. The projects are always
run by local members of the community, non-profit, and with a benefit for people, nature, or
animals.
Where we work?
We offer our volunteer placements in Costa Rica. Upon entering Costa Rica you will be granted
a 90 day Tourist Visa* if you wish to stay longer than the 90 days you will need to leave the
country for 72 hours – offering a good excuse to jump across the border and see neighbouring
countries Panama or Nicaragua! This is an easy process and we will provide you with all the
information you need on how to do this. Residents of USA, Canada, the EU, Australia and New
Zealand are given 90 days Visa. For all other countries check with your embassy.
If you are travelling to Costa Rica from South America or Saharan Africa you will be required to
have the Yellow Fever vaccination.
Costa Rica is the most developed country in Central America and attracts over 2 million tourists
each year! With tourism being its highest source of income Costa Rica has been sculpted to
welcome and make life easier and safer for tourists. Families, youngsters and solo travellers are
most welcome. As a country Costa Rica is a stable democracy. Medical care is modern and the
tab-water is safe to drink.
Our mission/vision
We are a volunteer service organization placing volunteers in local non-profit organizations
which are run by members of the local community and most importantly are in real need of help.
GLV makes sure that every project has a positive impact on the local people, on the community,
and the local animals and nature.
Our goals / Objective
Green Life Volunteers provides non-profit organizations with volunteers who bring the man-
power and know-how needed for their conservation or social development efforts. GLV makes
sure that every project has a positive impact on the local people, on the community, and the local
wildlife and nature.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for open minded individuals who love animals, conservation and social
development. For us you’re not just a number - every volunteer has specific wishes, needs, and
expectations, and we work hard to find the right volunteer work for you!
Why choose us?
We work with projects which are in need of actual help! Most organizations in Costa Rica make
up “fake” projects which are entirely run by foreigners, make no actual difference and have no
impact on the surrounding communities. You’ll spend large sums of money that go directly into
foreigners pockets – no income and no benefit is made to any local community member.
We make sure and GUARANTEE that our projects are: local, grassroot, non-profit
organizations, run by members of the local community, registered and licensed, and most
importantly – IN ACTUAL NEED OF HELP!
Social Impact

We make sure and GUARANTEE that our projects are: local, grassroot, non-profit organizations, run by
members of the local community, registered and licensed, and most importantly – IN ACTUAL NEED OF
HELP!

GLV makes sure that every project has a positive impact on the local people, on the community, and the
local animals and nature.

At GLV you can be sure that you get a REAL project – and somewhere where your help is actually
appreciated and very needed!