Teaching at Elementary Schools in Costa Rica
Costa Rica
- North Western Region:
Guanacaste
- Central Pacific Coast:
Cartago
- Eastern Lowlands:
Limon
Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Description:
We have volunteer relationships with several elementary schools in Costa Rica. All of the schools are rural, some of which are located on indigenous reservations. Children in these rural areas have access to much fewer resources in the Costa Rican school system, and often lose the desire and/or the means to attend school or pursue any higher education. Sadly, a small percentage of children continue their education past the 6th grade. Our goal is to assist the schools in providing quality education, and to help keep students interested in continuing their education. Volunteers are directly involved in educating children ages 6 15 by: -Teaching English -Tutoring in a variety of other subjects -Helping teach life skills -Leading sports & recreation activities -Teaching Arts & Crafts You will also serve as a mentor to the kids, encouraging them in their studies as well as in their lives, and helping them see beyond their perceived limitations to recognize the opportunities that are available to them. Volunteers have also been involved in maintaining the school itself, including setting up a new library, doing minor construction work, painting and other facilities maintenance.
Highlights:
Life-changing experiences, unrestricted glimpses of the Costa Rica most visitors don't know, and a way to have a positive and lasting impact on a community are all major components of a volunteer vacation with Tropical Adventures. Live among locals, learn from them and share talents that can make a difference in a society often forgotten. Take advantage of the Spanish immersion program to enhance communication during the project work. The vacation is not all work; plenty of play is available: snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, river rafting, canopy (zip line) tours, chocolate factory tours, and several sights to see (waterfalls, butterfly garden, volcano, etc.). Build bridges, literally and figuratively, and return home fulfilling a community's hopes and feeling fulfilled.
Qualifications:
We are seeking for volunteers who can positively drive a community towards the goal of providing quality education to elementary pupils and continue their education. Prospective volunteers should also have a good work ethic, a friendly attitude and be willing to immerse themselves in another culture.
Cost in US$: 1 week: $699 ; 2 weeks: $1,395; Extra week: $245
Cost Include Description:
- Airport Pick-Up - Accommodations with host family - 3 Meals Per Day - Country Information and Orientation - Volunteer Project Placement - Project Training - In-Country Support - Medical Insurance - Assistance with Planning Excursions and Activities - One Free Guided Tour - Reference letter or evidence of volunteer service hours - 24 hour in-country emergency service - 2-hour Survival Spanish ClassSpanish language lessons, excursions and cellphone rental are available at an extra cost. Children 5 and under are charged $250 for two weeks. Children aged 6-12 are charged $500 for two weeks. We offer a family discount of 10% off total base price.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- arts
- athletics
- building maintenance
- building schools
- childcare/children
- community centers
- community development
- community organizing
- culture
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- education
- English teaching
- fixing fences
- literacy
- Music
- painting
- planting
- playgrounds
- primary education
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- recreation
- sports
- teaching
- tree planting
- tutor
- volunteering
- writing
- youth
- youth development
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Typical Volunteer: The typical volunteer at Tropical Adventures is someone who wants to experience the rich bio-diversity of Costa Rica, while learning Spanish, teaching english, and sharing their time, skills and love. Our volunteers like to work hard and play hard. They work well with others and enjoy submersing themselves in a different culture. Typical volunteers are college students, families or retirees.
This Program is open to
World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone Interview
Post Services Include:
- Exit DebriefingAbroad
- Job and Internship Network
Tropical Adventures's Mission Statement: The Tropical Adventures Foundation is a resource for empowering individuals and communities inside and outside of Costa Rica.
Our goals are to:
Support the inherent value of the individual, reduce poverty and injustice, help communities achieve sustainable growth, create safe environments, promote international learning and cooperation and
foster personal and worldwide peace.
Every community around the world faces the fundamental challenge to create social and economic systems that promote peace, human welfare and the sustainability of the environment on which life depends. We meet this challenge by supporting and encouraging initiatives by those living and working closest to where the problems are located.
We promote collaboration among diverse individuals, nonprofit organizations, government and businesses from the local area and around the world, as well as from every level of society. Our experience shows such activities help build common understanding, bring forward and reinforce the inherent value of the individual, strengthen a sense of local and worldwide community, and ultimately enable people to improve their lives and reinforce their commitment to society.
Year Founded: 2005
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