Volunteer/Adventures in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose
• North Western Region: 
San Carlos
• Central Pacific Coast: 
Cartago,  Manuel Antonio

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description:
Costa Rica is the jewel of Central America. It is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, outdoor adventure, and caring people. You and your group will get the chance to experience all of it in this exciting, week-long adventure.

Highlights:
* 1 week of fun
* 2 amazing volunteer projects
* Beach time
* Housing, meals, local transportation, emergency medical insurance included

Accommodations
You will be living with a host family. Host families provide a unique insight into the local culture and are a great opportunity for you to practice your Spanish. They will also provide you with 2 - 3 meals a day.

Volunteer projects
* Working with Children in Schools
* Sea Turtle Conservation

Itinerary

Saturday
* Arrival and transport to hostel in Alajuela
* Dinner

Sunday
* Breakfast
* Private Transport to Matapalo
* Lunch
* Orientation and tour of sea turtle project
* Dinner

Monday
* Breakfast
* School volunteer project
* Lunch
* Continue with volunteer project or free time
* Dinner

Tuesday
* Breakfast
* School volunteer project
* Lunch
* Sea turtle volunteer project
* Dinner

Wednesday
* Breakfast
* School volunteer project
* Lunch
* Continue with volunteer project or free time
* Dinner

Thursday
* Breakfast
* Optional day trip to Manuel Antonio National Park
* Dinner

Friday
* Breakfast
* Farewell to school children
* Free morning on the beach
* Lunch
* Return transport to Alajuela
* Dinner

Saturday
* Breakfast
* Transport to airport for flight home

Qualifications:
* Participants must be at least 18 years of age
* Participants must be able to speak at least at a beginner/intermediate level of Spanish
* Participants must be eligible to receive a tourist visa to Costa Rica

Cost in US$: $1,100 USD

AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations contributed in excess of the fair market value of the services you receive from AIDE may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser for more information.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: At least 18 years old

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

Participants Travel to Costa Rica in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

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
• Job and Internship Network

AIDE '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