Volunteer trip going around Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru

Rachel Breen Start Date: Mar 4, 2024 - End Date: Mar 3, 2025
  • Costa Rica
  • Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Cusco, Peru

My Travel Story

by: Rachel Breen Start Date: Mar 4, 2024 - End Date: Mar 3, 2025
I am a university graduate who majored in both Environmental Studies and Development Studies. One of my areas of interest in study was looking at indigenous populations with a particular interest in the Americas.This trip will allow me to properly look at and be immersed in these places and people that I put all this research into. 
The program fees for volunteering go towards my accommodation and the associated fees. A portion of the fee also goes toward the programs I am volunteering for so they can continue their efforts.
My program starts in Costa Rica in mid-February 2025 before concluding in April 2025 in Peru.
I am not expecting to raise the full amount but every donation is greatly appreciated. I will be working hard, trying to pick up extra hours at work where I can to help with funds

The projects I will be participating in are as follows:
Costa Rica:
Turtle conservation

Guatemala:
Animal care (university zoo)
Mayan Cultural immersion

Peru:
Animal care (exotic animals)
Andean Immersion
Amazon Conservation 

A little more about me:
I have a passion for the environment and animal welfare which is why I have chosen these particular projects. I am autistic so trips like this are a big deal for me and take me greatly out of my comfort zone. I was also born with heart issues, having surgery at two months old, so opportunities like these are important to me!
  • Costa Rica
  • Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Cusco, Peru