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Maximo Nivel - Volunteer in Eco-Agriculture

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In-person, Field-based Antigua, Cusco, San Jose & more•££
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Ready to roll up your sleeves and grow real-world skills abroad? Join Maximo Nivel’s Eco-Agriculture programme in Costa Rica, Guatemala or Peru - work on organic farms, support reforestation, learn permaculture, boost your CV and global experience.

Maximo Nivel's Eco-Agriculture volunteer program places international volunteers with local farmers and cooperatives in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru to support sustainable and organic farming practices. Volunteers participate in all stages of production-growing, harvesting, processing, and packaging-and may support reforestation and community outreach activities.

Projects include work with coffee, cacao, macadamia, permaculture and related sustainable agriculture initiatives.

Programs are delivered in-person at Maximo Nivel institutes and nearby offsite project locations (e. g. , Antigua, Guatemala; Cusco and the Huyro Region, Peru; San Jose and Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica).

Work typically involves 3-4 hours per day of practical labor Monday through Friday, with field managers providing orientation and periodic check-ins. Accommodation is usually host-family style (shared room) and meals are provided.

Program fees are all-inclusive for many extras, and academic credit is available through the School of Record.

Qualification Outcome

Official certificate of volunteer service; letter of recommendation. Academic credit available via the program's School of Record (official transcripts).

Charity, Social Impact & Non-Profits
Duration: Programs available from 1–52 weeks. Minimum: Guatemala & Peru 1 week; Costa Rica 2 weeks. Typical schedule: 3–4 hours/day, Monday–Friday.

Location

In-person, Field-based
Antigua, Cusco, San Jose, Manuel Antonio
Maximo Nivel institutes and offsite eco-agriculture project sites (Antigua, Guatemala; Cusco and Huyro Region, Peru; San Jose and Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica)
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Participants under 18 are welcome only when accompanied by a faculty leader, parent, or guardian
  • Healthy and physically prepared to do manual labor in a rural setting
  • Flexible and willing to perform various tasks based on season and project needs
  • Hard-working and ready to do varied tasks
  • Positive mindset
  • Spanish language skills are not required
  • Minimum commitment: Guatemala & Peru: 1 week; Costa Rica: 2 weeks
Participation Fee

$735

Program fees start at $735 (USD) and are all-inclusive for many locations. Fees cover airport pick-up, host family accommodation (shared room), breakfast and dinner 7 days/week, transportation to/from offsite project (when applicable), and other program support. Additional week and special-project surcharges apply (e.g., additional week and $95/week surcharge for certain projects). Specific prices vary by destination and duration.

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