Teach English in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
Samara

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

Description: Travel to Teach's Costa Rican volunteer programs are located in the picturesque village of Samara and its neighbouring communities. Situated in the northern eastern province of Guanacaste, the so-called "Gold Coast" of Costa Rica, Samara is considered to be one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches.

Travel to Teach's volunteer programs involve teaching in schools in Samara and its five surrounding communities. We teach English, sports and various other subjects in the primary schools of these communities and we also are involved in several community development projects.

Our volunteer teaching program involves teaching basic English, computers, math, art and sports. Many schools in the Samara area lack resources to provide sufficient education; we support these schools by assisting teachers and sometimes taking on our own classes. Volunteers play a valuable role in helping these under resourced schools.

Highlights: Samara is something of a hybrid coastal town with its share of westernized restaurants, internet cafes and art & souvenir stands, but it has so far managed to escape the mainstream overdevelopment of so many Costa Rican coastal towns. Everything seems to done on a smaller scale and slower pace.

- You will work abroad, within another culture in a beautiful setting.
- You will learn to handle unexpected situations.
- The work you do will bring you closer to people of the country you visit.
- You will learn about yourself while learning about others.
- You will have memories and find friends for life.
- And you will make a difference to other people's lives in the process.

Qualifications:
- Fluent in English
- Flexible
- Open-Minded
- Team Player
- Creative and Self-motivated
- Enjoy working with children

Cost in US$: $850 for one month, $2970 for six months

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Curious and respectful of other cultures. Team player. Hard working, fun loving, and enthusiastic.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Travel to Teach's Mission Statement: Travel to Teach is a non-profit organisation, which provides affordable volunteering opportunities to teach English whilst travelling abroad. Provide valuable working opportunities for our volunteers. Ensure genuine travelling experiences of different cultures at a cost that most travelers can afford. Teach English and Computer skills to the poorer parts of the world where too little education is provided. Travel to Teach has had the ambition to develop our programs according to Guidelines for Ethical Volunteering as presented.

Year Founded: 2001