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City/State: Atenas and rural Costa Rica |
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Country: COSTA RICA
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| World Endeavors |
3015 E. Franklin Ave.
Minnesota
UNITED STATES
55406
Phone: 1(612)729-3400 or 866-802-9678
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Program description: |
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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.
Orphans are deprived of many opportunities necessary for their development. Through education and compassion, children are empowered to challenge a life of further poverty and exploitation. 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.
Activities:
Spanish Language Training
For all placements of 4 weeks or longer, volunteers will receive 15 hours of Spanish language training during the first two weeks in Costa Rica. Classes are taught by experienced instructors and certified teachers with an average of 25 years of teaching experience.
Cultural Activities
As part of each placement, volunteers will have the opportunity to experience Costa Rican culture in a unique way through two cultural classes. One class focuses on the art of Costa Rican cuisine. Volunteers work together to prepare traditional Costa Rican dishes in a local home. The other class focuses on Latin dance. Volunteers will have the opportunity to experience the spirited Costa Rican culture through music and movement.
Optional Excursions*
Participants will have the option to enjoy the natural beauty of Costa Rica through guided excursions. These excursions are day trips and guided by the local staff. Excursions include a beach visit, volcano trip, theater performance at the National Theater in San Jose, museum tour and tour of San Jose, and national park visits. Details about current excursions are available to volunteers after arrival in Costa Rica.
*not included in cost
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 18+
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies
Living arrangements on the program: Home stays (living with local families)
How long does the program last?: Various Durations
What are the dates of this program: Programs generally start on Monday of each week. Participants can choose when they would like to start and the duration of their volunteer program. A typical program ranges from 4 to 6 weeks. Check with World Endeavors for alternate dates or durations.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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The Volunteer in Costa Rica program offers its participants a truly unique way to experience Costa Rica. By living and working side-by-side with local residents volunteers have an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the community while experiencing a total cultural immersion.
World Endeavors offers some of the most affordable volunteer abroad programs available!
Cost Includes:
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
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Cost or price of this program: |
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see website for prices
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Qualifications required: |
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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.
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