Boomers Abroad

Highlights

This placement needs volunteers because although the town has many plans to improve the infrastructure and facilities, they lack the labour force. The Youth Group ("Jovenes Activos Sonafluca") has stepped up to the challenge but needs lots of extra help. As in most communities, there is always lots of work to be done to improve the community: by keeping it clean, providing new social projects and by building new structures. It is a rewarding experience for a volunteer to feel like a part of the community and see the progress being made.

Qualifications

No special skills are required but experience working with children in a leadership or teaching position would be an asset. An important skill that a volunteer needs is the ability to be able to speak in front of a group, good group management skills and has had the opportunity to plan, implement and teach an activity to a group of people.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3.295 for 8 weeks; USD 250 each additional wk.

Cost Include Description:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

It is important for a volunteer to like teaching children. The volunteer must be able to take initiative, like planning activities and enjoy working with a team of people.

Volunteer Types

• education
• teaching
• youth
• youth development

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel to Costa Rica

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998