Environmental Work Exchange in Costa Rica Accepting Applications
ENVIRONMENT/LABOUR--Environmental Work Exchange in Costa Rica Accepting Applications
Young Nova Scotians have the chance to participate in a work exchange program in Central America.
The Environmental Leadership Program is building a team of young Nova Scotians and Newfoundlanders to help create a healthier environment in Costa Rica. The exchange program runs from late April to early September.
Six Nova Scotia youth, ages 20 to 24, will join counterparts from Newfoundland to work on environmental projects in Costa Rica through May and June. They will work alongside their Costa Rican counterparts while being hosted by local families.
The second half of the exchange program happens in July and August. The Costa Rican young people will return with their Nova Scotia partners to work on environmental projects here.
Curtis Young, Sydney, participated in a similar exchange last year. "Little did I know just how much I would take with me from this program," he said. "I gained more from the exchange than I have from any other period in my life." Mr. Young now works for Nova Scotia Environment and Labour.
Environment and Labour Minister Kerry Morash says Mr. Young is the kind of candidate that's needed for the exchange. "We're looking for young people who want to learn more about the environment and increase their employment skills," he said.
Applicants should be good communicators and be comfortable working as part of a team. The ability to speak Spanish is not required.
The Environmental Leadership Program is managed by Nova Scotia Environment and Labour. Partner organizations include the Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps, Clean Nova Scotia, the Conservation Corps of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Taller Internacional in Costa Rica.
Anyone interested in the program should contact the Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps at 902-424-4924 or by e-mail at [email protected] . Cover letters and resumes can be faxed to 902-424-3571. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, Feb. 17.