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Child Welfare Volunteer in Costa Rica
Location: Costa Rica: San Jose
Program Duration: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Start dates year-round
Call Us
Phone: 1-212-924-0446
Fax: 1-212-924-0575
Description
Your volunteer program in Costa Rica begins with four weeks of intensive language instruction, followed by a four- to eight-week volunteer placement. (Intermediate-level Spanish speakers may skip the language school portion of the program.) You'll choose from a variety of worthy projects that suit your skills and interests, including:
* Child Welfare Assistance
You'll work in a government organization that operates shelters throughout the country for abandoned and abused children. Some of the children are waiting to be adopted while others may return to their parents providing home situations improve. You'll have a direct impact on the children, helping to build their self-esteem through a variety of activities. Previous experience working with children or teenagers is required.
* Working with Underprivileged Children
You'll work with a non-profit organization that runs schools for children from poor neighborhoods. The organization not only provides the facilities, teachers and materials, but also food and clothing. Your work includes teaching English and doing recreational activities with the students. Donations of new or used school materials are more than welcome.
* Public School Support
You'll provide essential support to public school teachers, working directly with students and helping with educational and recreational activities.
* Additional volunteer opportunities are available, including education for deaf or blind kids and adults, working in a facility for the elderly, assisting at one of 20 national parks in Costa Rica, or providing volunteer support at the San Jose Zoo.
Highlights
Volunteers in Costa Rica receive:
* Pre-departure assistance
* Enrollment in an intensive, four-week Spanish language school
* A volunteer placement matching your skills and interests
* Housing and meals with a carefully screened host family or in rangers' quarters (for National Parks projects)
* Access to discounted international accident and sickness insurance
* Airport pick-up and transfer
* Access to various cultural activities
* In-country assistance from our Costa Rican international cooperator
Qualifications
* Be at least 18 years of age
* Be a US, Canadian, or European Union citizen
* Be covered by accident and sickness insurance
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
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Cost Include Description:
Credit Available
no
Experience Required
yes
- Child care or teenager outreach experience may be required for some volunteer positions.
Volunteer Types
- Adult Education
- Animal Welfare
- Childcare/children
- Community Centers
- Education
- Elderly
- Environment
- Handicapped
- Natural Resources
- Office Work
- Orphans
- Primary Education
- Seniors
- Social Services, Social Work
- Teaching
- Trail Building
- Youth
Age Range
18-45This Program is open to
American, Canadian, European Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
- Other
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Written Application
InterExchange's Mission Statement
InterExchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural awareness through a wide range of work & travel, language, teaching English, volunteer, professional training, internship and au pair programs within the United States & around the world. Our goal is to create affordable and exciting cultural exchange programs, each with an unparalleled level of support. We take great pride in the professionalism and service of our staff and work hard to ensure our programs provide a rewarding experience for all participants.
