Description

Escuela Futuro Verde is excited to offer an array of volunteer opportunities!

Whether your interests lie in assisting classroom instruction, organizing after-school programs, or leading outreach efforts with educational organizations in the region, Escuela Futuro Verde offers altruistic opportunities to meet your needs.

Unlike other non-profit organizations in the area, we ask for no fees from our volunteers - only a strong commitment to improving the lives of children in the Southern Nicoya Peninsula. While we do not charge, we have high standards for the people we work with and are seeking only accomplished, dedicated, and creative professionals who are willing to commit to making a difference in our corner of the world. If these attributes seem to describe you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Highlights

Here is what our former volunteers had to say:

"It has been a powerful cultural experience for me here in Costa Rica. Our school's students come from all over the world and speak many different languages. Although each child has his or her own cultural identity we are all partaking in the Tico culture together -- learning from each other and from our environment. Some of the best parts of the culture here is the food and the laid back style of living which evokes the well-known phrase Pura Vida. I am very happy to have to have a chance to live this pure life."

- Aubrey Miller; New York City certified teacher and Escuela Futuro Verde Volunteer

"I have loved working with the after school program here. As an art teacher, I've had the freedom to design my own curriculum. It's just so rewarding to see such amazing progress in such a short amount of time. I love working outdoors. The energy is contagious, and the diversity at the school is truly inspiring. I'm very happy I came. I wish I could stay longer."

- Maria Olinger; New York City certified teacher and Escuela Futuro Verde Volunteer

"Working in the classroom with Ekaterina every day has been an amazing learning experience. She has welcomed me in as an equal, and together we have created a fascinating dynamic that combines educational approaches from all over the world. The students come from many different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, lending a powerful starting point to the constructivist, context-driven teaching we practice here. I will certainly leave Costa Rica a better teacher than I arrived."

- Samantha Heller; New York City certified teacher and Escuela Futuro Verde Volunteer

Qualifications

* some knowledge of Spanish
* some teaching experience
* optional additional experience or mastery (art, music, physical education, theatre, language, relevant trade)

Minimum Education

Diploma/Certification

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

5 month: USD 1500, 2.5 months: USD 850

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

* mid-morning snack and lunch during school week
* private accommodation in fully equipped house close to the school and minutes to the beach and downtown Montezuma

Experience Required

yes

Experience with children, some teaching experience preferred.

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Accomplished, dedicated, and creative young professionals who are willing to commit to making a difference; Active, positive attitude, environmentally interested; beach lovers ... of course!

Age Range

23+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

4 weeks

Escuela Futuro Verde's Mission Statement

Create an IBO International School (Gr. 1-12, international accreditation) as part of a non-profit foundation for the children of the Southern Nicoya Peninsula, focusing on a creative multidisciplinary education and based on multicultural, environmental and social consciousness.

Year Founded

2008