Costa Rica
Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: All Year Round
Description:
Costa Rica is a small and picturesque country located in Central America. It is bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the east. It is regarded as one of the most biologically intense places in the world and has grown to become one of the world's top eco-tourism hot spots. It is one of the smallest Latin American countries and home to around 4 million people. Costa Rican's are known for their warmth, hospitality and peacefulness.
Costa Rica attracts more than a million tourists every year with its beautiful beaches, wildlife, forests and mainly for eco-tourism. More than a quarter of land mass has been set aside as protected reserves, the largest in the world.There are many famous National Parks and Forest Reserves throughout Costa Rica.
Volunteering Solutions provides Volunteer Programs in the areas of Childcare, Teaching English and Health care. Our Programs are located in San Jose.
* Volunteer in Orphanage
* Volunteer in Children Day Care Center
* Volunteer Teaching English
* Volunteer Community Conservation
Intern Type:
Comm (Radio, TV, & Film)
Languages:
English
and Spanish
Cost in US$: Starting 200 only!
Cost Includes:
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
Language instruction,
Medical insurance,
Medical services,
Pre-departure orientation/Training,
Registration fees,
Written materials abroad
and Written materials pre-departure
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
childcare/children,
community centers,
community development,
community health,
orphans
and street kids
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Group living
and Home-stays
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time Is 2-8 weeks
Volunteering Solutions's Mission Statement:
Our Mission is to provide Meaningful and fully researched volunteer programs abroad. Benefit local communities by providing volunteer support. To strengthen the travel experience by providing cross cultural experiences to our volunteers. Use the funds and develop the communities and people we work with.
Year Founded: 2006