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Orphanage Assistance in Costa Rica
Location: Costa Rica: Atenas
Program Duration: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: year-round
3015 E Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406 United States
Call Us
Phone: (612) 729-3400
Fax: (612) 333-2626
Description
Orphans are deprived of many opportunities necessary for their emotional, mental and academic development. Through education and compassion, children are empowered to challenge a life of further poverty and exploitation. World Endeavors volunteers focus on educational training which consists primarily of English language classes. Volunteers' active participation in programs such as health education, games, drawing, and painting is encouraged. With such a variety of ways to participate, the orphanage experience provides volunteers many meaningful ways to approach service.
World Endeavors offers an exciting program that allows participants to experience Costa Rica in a meaningful way while contributing to its future. Volunteer and study Spanish with World Endeavors in Atenas, Costa Rica in important projects like Orphanage Assistance.
Highlights
Atenas is a quaint town located in the central highlands roughly 45 minutes from the capital city of San Jose. The town of roughly 5,000 is made up of many surrounding communities that base their livelihood on growing coffee, oranges and mangos. Costa Rican history, tradition and culture are deeply rooted here. Atenas is very clean and picturesque with a laid-back atmosphere.
Upon arrival in Costa Rica, volunteers are met at the airport and taken to their host family's home in Atenas. They will receive an orientation that will familiarize them with Atenas and the surrounding area, the Costa Rican culture and their program. For placements of one-month or longer, participants will receive two weeks of Spanish language training.
Once the placement begins, participants will receive an additional mini-orientation at the project site that focuses on project opportunities and responsibilities. For those doing two to three week programs Spanish instruction may be added on to your program prior to leaving or on-site. For those doing 1 month programs additional Spanish instruction may be added as well.
Qualifications
Volunteers must have: English language fluency, a desire to help the people of Costa Rica, flexibility, self-motivation, openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn. Spanish language skills are helpful but not required.
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
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Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
- Pre-departure packet to prepare you for your placement
- World Endeavors support for any of your pre-trip questions
- In-country travel coordination
- Accommodations (3 meals per day with a local family)
- Support from local World Endeavors representatives
- 2 weeks of Spanish language training (for programs 4 weeks and longer)
- Cultural activities (cooking class; dance class)
- Volunteer placement
- 24X7 Emergency phone support
- Travel medical insurance
Not Included:
- Round-trip airfare to Costa Rica
- Visa expenses and airport taxes
- Personal expenses including daily transportation and food costs
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Academic Reinforcement
- Childcare/children
- Consciousness-raising
- Education
- Orphans
- Primary Education
- Social Services, Social Work
- Teaching
- Youth
- Youth Development
Age Range
18+This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
World Endeavors's Mission Statement
World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.
