Description

Volunteer at a variety of schools throughout the beautiful country of Costa Rica, giving you the opportunity to change the lives of local children and teens. With locations in rural and city areas scattered throughout the country, volunteers can help improve children's education in their choice of setting.

Participants will be placed at schools that lack the resources and infrastructure that most other schools take for granted. Volunteers can work in any of three levels: Kindergarten, elementary, or high school, assisting the classroom teachers and eventually giving their own lessons. English is taught 3 or 4 times a week, and the volunteer's assistance will be a great asset in the classroom. Help is also needed with physical education, recreation, and the arts. Participants with skills in any of these specific areas should feel free to mention them so that additional lessons can be coordinated with the school.

Volunteers arrive in the capital city of San Jose and will be picked up and brought to an area hostel for the first two days. There will be a brief orientation during this time about their program and new surroundings in Costa Rica. Volunteers will then be transported to their host family. Living with a host family is a wonderful way to learn about a new culture and share a piece of you at the same time.

Volunteer activities may include:

* Assisting classroom teacher's in lessons and assignments.
* Teaching English to school children.
* Assisting in physical education.
* Teaching additional classes in recreation and the arts.
* Helping the children in their studies outside the classroom.

Qualifications

All volunteers must be 18 years old or older. Volunteers need to have a desire to learn about another culture and teach about theirs. All interested participants must complete a GeoVisions application.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for details on current pricing.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

GeoVisions programs include accommodation, most meals, airport pick-up, project training, in-country support, extensive medical and accident insurance, extensive pre-departure information and onsite project orientation.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Sports
• Teaching

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers need to have a desire to learn about another culture and teach about theirs.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement

GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded

2001