Education/Community Projects in Costa Rica
Costa Rica
- San Jose:
San Jose
- North Western Region:
San Carlos
- Central Pacific Coast:
Manuel Antonio
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Description:
Assist in teaching children in a Costa Rican community! This is not your typical vacation. Learn what it's like to be part of the Costa Rican community while enjoying the natural beauty of the country. Volunteers can untertake a variety of projects with a local elementary school such as teaching English, planting a garden, painting the school exterior, art activites, and many more.
Highlights:
While on the program you will live with a Costa Rican host family. Sharing your daily life with them will provide you with experience and insight into the culture you could never have had as a tourist. Soon you will become immersed in "Tico" life and live "pura vida." AIDE will secure and provide:
- Volunteer projects (all visited and quality guaranteed by AIDE)
- Housing (all visited and quality guaranteed by AIDE)
- Meals
- Activities and tours
- Emergency Medical Insurance
Qualifications:
* At least 18 years old
* Beginner/Intermediate level of Spanish
* Eligible to receive a tourist visa to Costa Rica
Cost Include Description:
AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations made on behalf of our programs are tax deductible.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone Interview
- Resume
Post Services Include:
AIDE 's Mission Statement: Through education and the exchange of ideas and people across borders, AIDE will build a worldwide community of global citizens who will be part of an ongoing intercultural conversation. AIDE will be a catalyst for change in the world by building bridges between individuals from diverse cultures.
Year Founded: 1992
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