Costa Rica - Community Development in Rural Areas

This program consists of many community based related projects around San Jose. Participants can select from working in a small rural farm community, teaching English in Cabuya, Montezuma and Matapolo or working with young people and students on an education & environmental program. The Rural Farming project is located in an area called Agro-Zapotal. In this institution, participants will be encouraged to assist & develop various activities in the community. Activities will range from teaching English to working in green houses. The Environmental & Education project is based in Pochote. There is a public school which has 60 students, ages range from 6 to 14 years old. This is a unique community project in Costa Rica, recently launched, offering volunteers a special opportunity to be ...