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Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica
Location: Costa Rica: Rural Areas
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
AIDE Abroad
1221 South MoPac Expy, Ste. 100 Austin, TX 78746 United States
Call Us
Phone: 1-512-904-1137 or 1-866-6-ABROAD, ext. 137
Fax: 5128571108
Description
AIDE Abroad's international volunteer program in Costa Rica provides opportunities to educate local school children, help conservation efforts, or provide medical care and attention to local communities. Program participants will also have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Tico culture and pura vida, the relaxing way of life that has made Costa Rica famous. We offer placements throughout the country, where participants will have the opportunity to both explore nature and live with a Costa Rican host family.
Highlights
While volunteering in Costa Rica, you can explore the astonishing biodiversity for which this Central American country is known. Whether your interest is hiking, kayaking, surfing, zip-lining, or just relaxing on the beach, you will be able to combine some or all of these with your volunteer program. AIDE Abroad works with a variety of projects in Costa Rica, and we will work with you to place you in a project that will benefit both you and the local community.
Qualifications
* Participants must be at least 18 years of age
* Participants must be eligible to receive a tourist visa to Costa Rica
* Participants must be flexible and have a desire to contribute
* Some projects have a minimum language class requirement
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Price varies by project. Average per week is 800, with additional weeks beginning at 175.
Cost Include Description:
- Guaranteed volunteer placement prior to departure for Costa Rica
- Detailed placement offer (including duties, responsibilities, and other relevant information)
- Accommodation with a host family and meals
- Pre-departure orientation and detailed handbook
- Visa assistance (if needed)*
- Travel Medical Insurance
- Airport pickup and transfer to accommodation
- Arrival orientation
- Full-time local representative in Costa Rica
- 24/7 personal support and emergency number
- Certificate of completion (upon request)
- Assistance receiving service learning hours (check with your university advisor for requirements)
- Language class placement (unless otherwise noted, class prices not included in program fee)**
* Most tourist visas are valid for up to 90 days. The length of AIDE Abroad's programs depends on each participants visa allowance. All participants are responsible for ensuring their proper visa documentation for the extent of their stay. We recommend checking with your local Costa Rican consulate for the most up-to-date visa information.
**For those who need them, optional language classes are available. Language classes are a great way to be introduced to a new country and to improve your Spanish skills. Classes are held prior to the start of participants volunteer programs, and participants will be placed in a small group to receive lessons. These classes are highly recommended, especially if you are not intermediate or have not practiced your Spanish recently.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Community Health
- Conservation
- Eco-tourism
- Education
- Elderly
- English Teaching
- Health Care
- Hospital
- Medicine
- Natural Resources
- Organic Farming
- Sea Turtle Protection
- Teaching
- Tourism
- Youth
- Academic Reinforcement
- Animal Welfare
- Anthropology
- Arts
- Athletics
- Business
- Childcare/children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Community Organizing
- Consciousness-raising
- Counseling
- Culture
- Economic Development
- Environment
- Gender Issues
- Grassroots Organization
- Micro-enterprise
- Organizational Development
- Parks
- Recreation
- Research
- Small Business Development
- Social Services, Social Work
- Sports
- Volunteering
- Women
- Youth Development
Age Range
18+This Program is open to
American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
3 monthsAIDE Abroad's Mission Statement
AIDE Abroad's mission is to provide international experiences that impart professional and personal growth, develop leadership skills, and enhance intercultural competence and understanding.
Year Founded
2007
