Description

Volunteers supporting classes with children aged 5-7 will be responsible for planning and supervising creative and constructive activities for children of this age group. They will be working in conjunction with the appointed supervisor of the group of children, communicating daily plans and methods. Volunteers will help to facilitate snack time, nap time, craft time, and clean up. Regular outings to local parks and recreational facilities also occur. Any and all support volunteers can provide with English instruction will be greatly appreciated. Any other tasks appointed by the class teacher will also be supported by the volunteer.

Highlights

This centre provides education and daycare for a severely underprivileged population of children and mothers. The centre has a great need for individuals who are willing and able to provide English instruction and support, tutor in all subjects (preferably in Spanish), and help to plan and organize engaging and creative recreational activities for children ages 2 - 12.

Qualified teachers are in high demand in Costa Rica - centers such as this one who cannot afford to pay a high wage often are left shorthanded. As a centre for at risk populations, skilled instruction and positive role modeling is especially important - volunteers will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families who are greatly in need of support.

Qualifications

It would be useful to have some experience working with children of this age range,(5-7 years old), but not essential.

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

Creative Professional Enjoy working with kids Compassionate Non-judgemental

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Education
• Primary Education
• Teaching

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