Construction Project in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose
• North Western Region: 
Atenas

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: All Year Round

Description: Volunteers on construction projects work on repairing or building a new home or school for orphaned children or for a rural village. Construction work will be physically demanding, including digging, removing dirt, carrying bricks, mixing cement, plastering, painting, cleaning, and various other needs related to construction. Local Costa Ricans will work side-by-side with volunteers.

Highlights: Working hours are normally Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm until 4:00pm, though this may vary based on weather, project needs, and construction schedule. At all times you will be supported by in your in-country coordinators, but they will not be onsite at your project. There will be a Costa Rican foreman leading construction, who will determine your work program.

Qualifications: No qualifications are needed.

Cost in US$: Starts from 1,099 USD

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 or above

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Global Crossroad's Mission Statement: Global Crossroad offers many remarkable and challenging volunteer, internship, mini-adventure and cultural immersion programs to volunteers in fascinating countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Cambodia, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Peru. Our meaningful and unique programs engages our volunteers in projects that will uplift lives of poor children and women as well as allowing them plenty of opportunities to enjoy the historical, cultural and natural wonders of the host country.

Year Founded: 2002