This week was the last week of route! I can’t believe how fast the time has gone by. I started off the week in Cedral, where Shandra, Sloane, and Logan … Read More

After four weeks immersed in the local culture, the Session B volunteers’ adventure-filled experience came to an end with a heartfelt candle lighting ceremony where volunteers and project staff reflected … Read More

Written by volunteer Alice C. This week in campamentos has been amazing. We worked in the national park Marino Ballena. It had some of the most beautiful beaches I have … Read More

The third week was another incredible week on route! I spent Monday in Pejibaye with Kirston, Frances, and Kathya. When I showed up they were all playing spicy uno with … Read More

This week concludes the volunteers’ last week in their rural communities. Volunteer Michael wanted to take a moment to reflect on his time in Chobshi, his host community: My past … Read More

Check out this video of Azuero volunteers making promises to protect the environment:

This past weekend, the Palmares Project had our first weekend of campamentos. The volunteers, staff, and coordinators from Casa de la Juventud (our partner agency in Costa Rica) divided into … Read More

Greetings from supervisor Hannah’s route! Volunteers are enjoying their last week in community, and are seeing their community based initiatives come together. Many are working hard on their bucket lists … Read More

Our staff team is very excited to see how our volunteers’ leadership skills and Spanish are playing out in their communities! Volunteers are in their communities, enjoying the beautiful region … Read More

The sounds of the river rushing, birds chirping, and music playing drift in through the open window. I look out at the lush, rolling green hills and the blue sky … Read More