Build homes for underprivileged families in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
Nicoya Peninsula,  San Ramon
• Central Pacific Coast: 
Cartago
• Monteverde: 
Monteverde

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: multiple dates year round

Description: Interested in building futures?

If you want to immerse yourself in the laid back Costa Rican culture while making a real difference to the lives of local people, this project is just the thing. You'll have the chance to work closely with Costa Rican families as you help them to build a home that will really improve their quality of life. There are an estimated 150,000 people in Costa Rica who live in sub-standard housing that doesn't have adequate sanitation or safe weather protection. By working with our partner project you could help our ongoing efforts to help improve this situation and make friends for life in the process.

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Highlights: What were the highlights of your trip that you couldn't wait to tell your friends about?

"I had an incredible time helping build houses - something I never thought I would be capable of doing! The whole experience was taxing, but incredibly rewarding!" (Eleanna Varangis)

Qualifications: If you are an enthusiastic self-starter with a willingness to work hard, this project is for you!

You will need to be very hands-on and ready to get involved in anything that is asked of you. You have a love of the outdoors and do not mind working in any weather. You will need to be easygoing and be able to work alongside the local community, as much of your time will be spent with the families. Building experience is not necessary, but if you have a specific skill it will be welcomed.

Cost in US$: USD 1195.00 for 1 week, USD 300.00 for every week thereafter

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range: 18-80

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of varies; you will work with families and volunteers

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 50,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 400 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994