Description

In this small rural community located near the Nicaraguan border, poverty is high and there are very few opportunities for women. With the goal of being more independent and self-sufficient women, they moved to form a solidarity group. With the majority of the women being single mothers, the impact from the lack of work makes it even more difficult to provide for their children. In the village there is a small school serving around 60 children, a community center, and a tiny church. The women are receiving trainings on capacity building as well as developing necessary skills to benefit the community as whole.

Help is needed to work directly with the women in their quest for personal and professional development. Volunteers will assist with formulating strategic plans, computer training, project management, micro-enterprise training, outreach campaigns linking the group to other women in the area and most importantly, helping to build the self-esteem and confidence of each woman.

Highlights

- Homestay with a carefully screened, welcoming host family.
- Three meals per day are included in your stay.
- Support of friendly, experienced staff in the US and in Costa Rica.
- Comprehensive accident and medical insurance.
- 24 hour emergency support.

Qualifications

Spanish skills are very desirable and helpful but not necessary. Experience or education in counseling, and/or teaching is helpful, but not required.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD1,150 and up

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

What's Included?
* Accommodation with a Costa Rican host family
* 3 meals per day (except during orientation)
* Bus transfer fare from San Jose to Los Jasmines
* Emergency medical insurance for the duration of your program
* Program coordinator and emergency staff available 24/7
* Orientation pre-departure and upon arrival at partner office in San Jose
* Culture & Etiquette guide book
* 1-2 night hostel stay in San Jose for orientation (meals not included during this time)

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Community Development
• Computer Training
• Micro-enterprise
• Volunteering
• Women

Typical Volunteer

Greenheart Travel volunteers are flexible and caring people who are interested in an authentic exchange experience.

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Greenheart Travel's Mission Statement

Greenheart Travel is a division of the Center for Cultural Interchange. Founded in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Greenheart is CCI's way of promoting the health and welfare of the earth and its people through cultural exchange, ethical travel, responsible consumerism, and community service.

Year Founded

1985