El Paraiso Spanish School - Study and Volunteer

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
Arenal,  Guanacaste
• Central Pacific Coast: 
Puntarenas,  Quepos,  Manuel Antonio
• Eastern Lowlands: 
Limon

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

Description: Study with us in the Manuel Antonio and volunteer in one of the National Parks before or after your stay at El Paraiso.

Working with Special Needs Children
This project assists the Fundacion Roberta Felix in developing and staffing resources for disabled children in rural communities of Costa Rica.

Working with the Elderly
Lead residents at an elderly care center in various activities, help them cook, distribute food, teach English, and help them garden. Caring for the elderly helps create a compassionate and nurturing atmosphere at homes for the elderly and senior centers.

Natioanl Parks of Costa Rica.
Study with us in the Manuel Antonio and volunteer in one of the National Parks after your stay at El Paraiso

Highlights: By joining this pioneering programme as a volunteer, you will have a positive impact on the lives of disabled children, the elderly, the preservation of National Parks and learn or improve your Spanish and explore many of Costa Rica's tourist attractions.

Qualifications:
- Eligible to receive a tourist visa to Costa Rica
- Flexible in attitude, in good health and have a desire to contribute
- Resilience to work in tropical conditions, and adaptability to relate with a new culture
- Speak at least minimal Spanish
- Compliance with the rules and procedures of the volunteer program as established by the National System of Conservation Areas
- Two photographs passport-size
- Copy of your passport
- Filled out application
- Medical insurance
- Studying Spanish at El Paraiso School is a requirement

Cost in US$: from $365 US

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Study Spanish with us and volunteer helping the elderly or handicapped children while with us or in one of the national parks of Costa Rica after you have finished you Spanish course. Volunteers come from the ranks of students or young professionals who have the desire to contribute to a third world country development while experiencing life in a Latin culture.

Age Range: all ages

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

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

El Paraiso Spanish School's Mission Statement: El Paraiso Spanish Language School is distinguished by its determination to provide exciting education through adventure, culture, and language learning. We teach you Spanish skills and share cultural experiences that will allow you to experience pura vida fully.

Year Founded: 2004