Volunteer in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose
• North Western Region: 
Quesada,  Alajuela,  Heredia,  Atenas,  San Isidro de Heredia,  San Joaquin de Flores,  Santa Clara
• Central Pacific Coast: 
Puntarenas,  Cartago,  Manuel Antonio,  Santa Ana

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: Our unique program in Costa Rica enables you to combine Spanish language study with volunteer work. There are a variety of volunteer projects you can choose to work on. You have the option to work with: children, sea turtles, local communities, public health care, organic farmers, high school students, elderly people, rehabilitating injured marine animals, and much more. Spend your vacation making a difference while you get to know one of the world's most beautiful countries as no tourist will!

We provide you with airport pickup, language classes, orientation, placement in a volunteer project, homestay with three meals a day and laundry service, local support in country and in the United States and more. Don't wait; contact us now for more information!

AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations made on behalf of our programs are tax deductible

Qualifications:
* Intermediate knowledge of Spanish is preferred, although you can start your program with small group language classes.
* At least 18 years old
* Eligible to receive a tourist visa to Costa Rica
* Flexible, in good health and have a desire to contribute
* No TEFL certificate required, though teaching experience is helpful

Cost in US$: Program fee starts at $1,300

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: As a volunteer in Costa Rica, participants gain insight into problems facing the country and help contribute to their solutions, while at the same time gaining valuable educational and professional experience. These volunteer programs are in turn enhanced by the abilities, energy and goodwill that volunteers like you bring to each project.

Age Range: Minimum age is 18

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 5-8

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

AIDE (The Association of International Development & Exchange)'s Mission Statement: Through education and the exchange of ideas and people across borders, AIDE will build a worldwide community of global citizens who will be part of an ongoing intercultural conversation. AIDE will be a catalyst for change in the world by building bridges between individuals from diverse cultures.

Year Founded: 1992