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Costa Rica Care for Vulnerable Children

Trip code: CRVC
Costa Rica Care For Vulnerable Children
Location:

San Ramon, Costa Rica

Duration & Price:
from $1279. Full price list
Deposit:

$250 Balance to be paid 12 weeks before departure

Accommodation:

Included

Meals:

Included

Dates:

2010: Sept 5th, 19th; Oct 3rd, 17th, 24th; Nov 7th, 21st; Dec 5th, 19th.
2011: Jan 16th; Feb 6th, 20th, 27th; Mar 6th, 20th; Apr 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th; May 1st, 15th, 29th; Jun 5th, 19th; Jul 3rd, 17th, 24th, 31st; Aug 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th; Sep 4th, 18th; Oct 2nd, 16th; Nov 6th, 20th; Dec 4th, 18th


A number of homes have been set up throughout Costa Rica and although this has been done in coordination with government authorities there is a huge shortage of help available to care for the children who have been abandoned, neglected, abused or orphaned. This means that without your help these children are missing out on the getting the care and attention they greatly deserve.



Programme Details

This project has been set up to help the underprivileged children and over worked staff at two adoption homes in and around San Ramón, Costa Rica. While these homes have been set up by government agencies to house vulnerable children they do not have the staff or ‘tias’ to give these children the time care and attention they greatly deserve. These children are not able to live with their families anymore for various reasons and so any time that can be given to them is appreciated. Even just playing with them or talking to them makes a huge difference in these children’s lives. Both homes have roughly 14 children at a time, up to twelve years of age. This means that you will be able to get involved in a range of activities that will help a number of children with different techniques and always keeping the project varied. Activities that you will be able to get involved in include:

  • Playing games and activities with the kids
  • Helping them with school duties
  • Teaching English
  • Practicing outdoor activities
  • Helping the babysitters with daily activities to give the ‘tías’ more time for their other duties
  • Helping the ‘tías’ with the upkeep of the house when the children are at school

What’s Included in the Programme

  • Airport pick-up from San José International Airport
  • Accommodation – Backpackers hostel during orientation and host family throughout programme
  • Orientation
  • One way public transport to your home-stay
  • Three meals per day whilst living with a home-stay family
  • Laundry once a week
  • Full support and assistance from our local co-ordinators throughout your project
  • 24-hour support number and contact for emergencies

What’s Not Included in the Programme

  • Flights
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra activities
  • Alcoholic beverages/extra snacks
  • Personal expenditure

Prices and Durations

Costa Rica Care for Vulnerable Children - 4 weeks $1,279
Costa Rica Care for Vulnerable Children - 5 weeks $1,509
Costa Rica Care for Vulnerable Children - 6 weeks $1,749
Costa Rica Care for Vulnerable Children - 7 weeks $1,989
Costa Rica Care for Vulnerable Children - 8 weeks $2,249
Costa Rica Care for Vulnerable Children - 9 weeks $2,469
Costa Rica Care for Vulnerable Children - 10 weeks $2,699
Costa Rica Care for Vulnerable Children - 11 weeks $2,939
Costa Rica Care for Vulnerable Children - 12 weeks $3,179

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