Description

Make a difference in the lives of local children and add an international music experience to your resume in this phenomenal program to Costa Rica. Youll teach music courses at a small music school in a charming fishing village on the Pacific Coast, staying in cabins right next to the school. Just a short walk from breathtaking beaches and beautiful tropical forests, youll be able to experience the vibrant arts culture of Costa Rica and gain an understanding of international music. Volunteer placement requires at least ten hours a week for a minimum of one week.

Highlights

* Live minutes away from the picturesque white beaches and turquoise waters that make
Costa Rica famous
* Contribute your musical expertise to children in a community with great needs, and
much to offer
* Build relationships with local Costa Ricans and other volunteers

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1 Week 1,450; 2 Weeks 1,625; 3 Weeks 1,800; 4 Weeks 1,975; 5 Weeks 2,100; 6 Weeks 2,325

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

* Airport pickup and drop-off
* Accommodation with host family
* Guaranteed internship placement
* Welcome orientation
* Cultural activities such as cooking, Latin dance, and Spanish conversation
* Tour of city including guided accompaniment of how to travel to internship
* Weekly individual meeting with program leader to ensure successful experience
* Free luggage storage, internet usage, and Costa Rican coffee and juice at program headquarters
* Optional excursions
* Professional, English-speaking on-site staff
* 24-hour emergency support
* Pre-departure orientation
* Post-program support
* Opportunity to add Spanish course for discounted price

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

Two weeks

Post Services Include

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Performing Arts Abroad's Mission Statement

Performing Arts Abroad offers unique and fulfilling international performing arts programs to individuals and groups, enhancing understanding of our diverse world through the transformative arts of theater, music, and dance. Our organization sends U.S. students and professionals on trips for study abroad, internships, volunteering, and career workshops. PAA believes the experience of cross-cultural collaboration is invaluable for performing artists and is committed to providing international programming of the highest caliber to promote a more global perspective for our participants.

Year Founded

2011