Volunteer with Children in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• Central Pacific Coast: 
Cartago

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates

Description: Join this GVI volunteer project and teach school children while you explore one of the few remaining indigenous areas of Costa Rica. You will be based in a small town called Cahuita - a gorgeous Caribbean coastal town about four hours away from San Jose. From Cahuita you will travel every morning to your placement in a nearby rural community where you will teach literacy, math and English at local schools. You will teach classes in the mornings until early afternoon, and then help with other teaching activities in the afternoon, such as sports, geography and arts. Open classes are also held in the afternoons, open to both children and adults, these classes concentrate on literacy reinforcement and English.

While in Costa Rica you will also have many opportunities to go on a variety adventures to explore the beautiful Caribbean coastline, string of beaches, and surrounding areas.

* How this program makes a difference:

GVI, along with leaders and teachers of the local communities near Cahuita, are developing educational reinforcement programs or "aulas abiertas" to assist children and adults who otherwise may not have the opportunity of a full formal education. GVI volunteers also help the understaffed schools in the region, where often just two teachers are in charge of teaching seven grades worth of children, including nursery, at the same time.

Highlights:
* Immerse yourself in the local community
* Learn Spanish
* Teach and work with indigenous children
* Explore the local area and Costa Rica
* Live with a host family in a tropical beachside village.

Qualifications: Colleges throughout North America have granted college credit for GVI TEFL programs. Visit the GVI website for more information.

Cost in US$: From $1900 for 4 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: 2008 marks a decade of commitment from GVI to all volunteers and partners. Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998