Volunteer Abroad Costa Rica in Sports Coaching and Physical Education

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
San Ramon

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: ASAP

Description: This volunteer project is an excellent way for sports minded individuals and groups to spend a gap year, career break or short vacation period working in and teaching sports to children. This will truly be a unique and rewarding project for those passionate about sports and fitness and a way to provide students the opportunity to experience the rewarding components of exercise, teamwork, and mental and physical stimulation.

Sports have the innate ability to transcend and unify across cultural boundaries. Volunteering in the sports and physical education program in San Ramon is an ideal placement if you want to immerse yourself in the rich culture of Costa Rican; furthermore, if you're enthusiastic about sports and working with young children this program is an incredible opportunity. You will be coaching whilst developing a sports and physical education program for a low resourced and under funded school in Costa Rica. This is a project where you can definitely leave your mark but keep in mind that creativity and a pioneering spirit are essential qualities to having a rewarding experience.

The objectives of this program are to lead and coach students in sports and recreational activities whilst teaching the importance of a fit and healthy lifestyle. The program is focused on having fun whilst coaching but there will definitely be natural talent to nurture amongst your students.

As the Sports Coach and Physical Education Instructor, you will be teaching 15-20 hours a week in 40 minute blocks from Monday to Friday. The daily schedule will include two morning and two afternoon sessions. You will be working alongside other volunteers and the uVolunteer program coordinator to ensure a quality program for these children. If you have experience in physical education, the project is flexible enough to incorporate planned and prepared activities into the curriculum.

Highlights: Along with affordable prices, we still manage to offer a comprehensive package that includes standard volunteer management and coordination services such as:

* Airport pick-up service
* Accommodation with a Costa Rican family
* 3 meals a day provided by your host family
* Skilled and knowledgeable in-country staff
* Orientation including a city tour and health & safety briefing
* 24/7 emergency help line

Qualifications: In a primary school of 584 students in San Ramon, it will be your duty, along with other project members, to coach all grades from kindergarten to sixth grade. You will need to provide instruction, including the basic techniques and skills of team and individual sports, and a variety of recreational activities. The ideal volunteer on this program is patient, innovative, enthusiastic about sports, and has good communication and organizational skills. A high beginner to intermediate level of Spanish is required as you will be using Spanish to communicate within the school and with your students and colleagues.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 4 weeks from USD 1005

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer with uVolunteer is looking for a meaningful travel experience. Some of our volunteers are working as part of their graduate studies, some are recent graduates, and others are taking a break from their careers.

Age Range: all ages welcome to volunteer. Our typical volunteer is in their 20s

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

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of up to 6

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

uVolunteer, Volunteer Travel Abroad's Mission Statement: uVolunteer's mission is to provide meaningful and affordable volunteering placements to our volunteers without sacrificing neither service nor quality; and the capacity to deliver this volunteer resource and funding directly to grass root projects, local non-governmental and public organisations in rural and urban communities in need worldwide.

Year Founded: 2005