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Teaching and Assisting in Schools in Costa Rica
This vital project was created to improve the English-speaking abilities of children in Jaco Beach, on Costa Rica's stunning Pacific Coast. Volunteers take on the role of Teacher Assistants, generally working up to 4 hours daily, Mondays to Fridays, depending on the school's current needs. They provide much-needed support in classrooms with many students yet inadequate resources. They help plan cr...
This vital project was created to improve the English-speaking abilities of children in Jaco Beach, on Costa Rica's stunning Pacific Coast. Volunteers take on the role of Teacher Assistants, generally working up to 4 hours daily, Mondays to Fridays, depending on the school's current needs. They provide much-needed support in classrooms with many students yet inadequate resources. They help plan creative lessons and lead games and activities for children. Teaching local kids English and improving their language skills propel them to higher education and greater chances of employment, especially in the tourism sector. This project is ideal for volunteers with qualifications and/or experience in childhood development and education. Individuals who simply wish to explore their interests ...
Program Highlights
Provide free English language classes to the children of Jaco Beach.
Make a real, lasting difference in the lives of children through English learning.
Improve the future of local children in Costa Rica.
Expose non-English speakers to native speakers to improve pronunciation and conversational skills.
Enable intercultural exchange that benefits both students and international volunteers.
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- Jaco, Costa Rica
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- English Teaching
- Teaching
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
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Not what you expect from the programme description!
by: Katharina Pfaff - GermanyProgram: Teaching and Assisting in Schools in Costa RicaHi, I just finished my time volunteering with LV in Costa Rica and wanted to share my experience, as I mostly only could find reviews for African or Asian countries on the internet before my trip. I was in Jaco Beach and joined the Educational Support programme by LV. Unfortunately I would absolutely not recommend this programme. I was supposed to stay for 6 weeks but left after just 1.5 weeks. I think that because Love Volunteers is such a huge organization who have programmes all over...
Thanks for your honest account, Katharina. I worked with you through the issues and agree completely with your summary: that the public school needs the assistance but finds it hard to provide support to volunteers. The private school supports volu...
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Locations
- Jaco, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- English Teaching
- Teaching
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
- Other
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