High School Volunteer Abroad - Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• Central Pacific Coast: 
Santa Ana

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: Don't just travel this summer! Make a difference in the lives of others and your own! Global Leadership Adventures (GLA) offers high school students around the world innovative international summer adventures that instill values of leadership.

The unique GLA Experience is offered in Brazil, Costa Rica and Cape Town, South Africa and consists of a combination of:

* Meaningful community service
* Seminars about the history and culture of the country
* Fun and exciting excursions
* Learn first hand about the local culture
* Language lessons
* An international student body

These program components build off of one another to provide students with a deeper exploration of a country and a greater understanding of the world around them. In essence, The GLA Experience changes lives by enabling students to safely explore new cultures, serve communities in-need, and challenge themselves with new ways of thinking.

Highlights:
* Volunteer with grassroots development organizations
* Learn about Nobel-prize winning President Aries and the Central American peace process.
* Hike up volcanoes and explore lush rainforests
* Learn Latin dance.
* Improve your Spanish
* Debate global issues with peers from around the world

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Outstanding high school students between the ages of 15-18.

Age Range: 15-18

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Global Leadership Adventures's Mission Statement: To empower students to be agents of positive change across borders.

Year Founded: 2004