Description

Volunteers would be giving support in all the basic areas. The types of tasks that they would be asked to help with include:

* Help prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for all children. If you want to learn how to make Costa Rican dishes this is an excellent way to learn how.
* Help facilitate nap time and ensure that all children are comfortable and assist those who need it.
* Help facilitate bath time for all children at the center.
* Help clean the house by creating a time each day where the children who are old enough are responsible to help you clean up their areas.
* Help clean up dishes in the kitchen.
* Provide and create new ideas for entertaining and teaching the children at the house. These ideas can focus on workshops, art, crafts, games, sports and teaching English.
* Teaching English to the older children is very important because the more English they are able to learn the better chance they have to get a job in tourism. One of the highest employment sectors in Costa Rica.

Highlights

Daycare centers have informal educational programs that are oriented to children under twelve years of age. The Madre del Redentor daycare center has requested the help of volunteers because the services that are provided are becoming higher and higher in demand. The reason for this is most families who require this type of service live well below the poverty line. As a result the mothers of these families are being forced into the workforce and cannot care for their children as they use to. In addition, the government has provided small grants to some of the daycares but not to all so staff resources are limited.

There are approximately 14 children at Madre del Redentor, daycare and all are under the age of 12. Hermana Orilia, would greatly benefit from having extra assistance to help ensure that children's needs are met, that meals are served on time and that new and interesting games can be introduced.

Volunteers are also needed to take on side projects that Hermana Orilia, does not have time to facilitate. As a volunteer you would be asked to work with Hermana Orilia, to plan and implement different programs and activities. The volunteer would have the opportunity to work with the other people at the daycare, in taking care of the children when their mothers have to work. What an enriching experience, to be able to give a little time to these underprivileged children and at the same time provide much needed relief and support to very dedicated staff.

Qualifications

Volunteers are required to have previous experience working with children within this age group. They must be willing to learn as much Spanish as possible during their four week language training with BaseCamp Volunteer Abroad, because only a few of the children,(if any), will understand English.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

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.

Experience Required

yes

Motivated, compassionate, enthusiastic with lots of stamina. Has the ability to take the initiative and create fun, dynamic and educational activities that the kids would enjoy. Someone who is open-minded,and respects the culture.

Volunteer Types

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

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