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Volunteer to Teach English in Costa Rica

by: GVI

9.5 (40)Verified

Teach English to varying age-groups in the local community of Quepos. You’ll support the improvement of vocabulary, literacy, and conduct conversational English classes. This is also an opportunity to facilitate discussions on conservation awareness, and practice your conversational Spanish. You’ll be working alongside local partners, GVI staff, and fellow participants from around the world to ...

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Program Highlights

Gain first-hand teaching experience and practice your conversational Spanish.

Contribute directly to the UN SDGs while supporting ethical and sustainable teaching initiatives.

Learn about different cultures, gain intercultural communication skills, and taste traditional cuisines.

Explore Manuel Antonio National Park and go on whitewater rafting adventures in your free time

Meet like-minded people from all around the world.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Rural Areas, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2020,2021,Year Round
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Nature Tours
  • Rafting
  • Rainforest Tours
  • Tours
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - Volunteer AbroadTop Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer AbroadTop Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022Top Rated Organization 2021 - Volunteer Abroad2021 Top Rate Organization - Study Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.5

Total Reviews

40

I got to meet really nice local people!

May 25, 2024by: Céline KezelianProgram: Volunteer to Teach English in Costa Rica
9

I had a lot of fun! Wish I had more time on the base. You really get to see the difference you had on the community, and I got to meet really nice local people! The staff were very friendly and cooperative.

Amazing

December 22, 2023by: Sara BakayProgram: Volunteer to Teach English in Costa Rica
9

In my 6 weeks in Cartago I had the chance to participate in many different volunteering activities (teaching, gardening, women's empowerment) as well as to travel around Costa Rica at the weekends. The meals cooked for us at base were amazing :)

Catherine Jones

August 16, 2023by: Catherine JonesProgram: Volunteer to Teach English in Costa Rica
9

I have had an incredible experience at GVI Ghana and feel very sad to be leaving. I have gained much more from the experience than I imagined I would in terms of personal growth, and feel so privileged to have connected with the children I've been teaching in the way that I have. One thing I will say is that I didn't expect to be teaching. I was extremely nervous about this when I first arrived, as it wasn't what I thought I had signed up for. That being said, as soon as I settled into the routine and began to trust that I could do a worthwhile job, I saw the value in what I was doing and threw myself into it as much as I possibly could. I have been the most grateful to have been given the opportunity to work on 'cultural considerations' with some of the Ghanaian staff and extended my trip by 2 weeks to be able to do it more justice. I have really enjoyed getting to use my degree in International Development and my passion for Anthropology (which I am doing further study in) in a practical and meaningful way by developing some training activities in cultural reflexivity that will hopefully support other participants in becoming the best global citizens they can be. Coming to GVI Ghana does need confidence and some hardiness. For this reason I put 9/10 on how likely I am to recommend it to a friend as I think you do need to be the right kind of person with the right intentions to be able to give the best that you can and the best that the kids deserve. That being said, everyone has something to offer, and I think people will inevitably come away from the experience changed for the better in one way or another. Be it anything from confidence to perspective. I doubt this will be my last experience with GVI, and hope I can do more for GVI Ghana in the future. 

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Nature Tours
  • Rafting
  • Rainforest Tours

Availability

Years Offered: 2020,2021,Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Program Cost Includes

  • Welcome Dinner
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Emergency Support

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Written Application
GVI

GVI

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Teach English to varying age-groups in the local community of Quepos. You’ll support the improvement of vocabulary, literacy, and conduct conversational English classes. This is also an opportunity to facilitate discussions on conservation awareness, and practice your conversational Spanish. You’ll be working alongside local partners, GVI staff, and fellow participants from around the world to support sustainable objectives that have been carefully aligned with the 17 United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). This includes UN SDG 4: Quality Education. GVI has child protection policies in place to ensure projects adhere to ethical best practices. When you aren’t participating in the project, explore Manuel Antonio National Park, go whitewater kayaking, or view active vo...

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