Volunteer Role
The work you will undertake as a volunteer will vary but essentially you will be expected to organise and plan activities for the children that you feel are suitable. The volunteer centre will provide you with assistance, suggestions and educational materials to help you plan the activities. Generally volunteers are responsible for the following:
- Arranging educational games and activities
- Teaching children arts and crafts
- Organising sports and other physical activities
- Playing with the children
You will have the choice to volunteer at one of the following schools or day care centres:
Betania Elementary School
Josefita Jurado Elementary School
Santa Paula Elementary School - Kindargarten Personitas (Little People)
Teaching English Programme in Montezuma
San Agustín de Guápiles Primary School
Musical Kindergarten
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Elementary School
Ana Frank Day Care Centre
Casa del niño Day Care Centre
Upon arrival into Costa Rica our volunteer coordinator will take you to see the various schools and day care centers allowing you to make your choice.
What’s Included in the Programme
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Accommodation in host family
- Two meals a day
- Laundry service
- Onsite support and 24/7 assistance
- Use of language school facilities
- Daily afternoon cultural activities
- A full orientation with instructions on how to get to your placement from your home-stay.
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches
- Alcohol beverages
- Cost of daily travel to/from school or day care centre
- Personal expenditure
Prices and Durations
Costa Rica Schools And Day Care - 2 weeks $799
Costa Rica Schools And Day Care - 4 weeks $1,119
Costa Rica Schools And Day Care - 6 weeks $1,439
Costa Rica Schools And Day Care (2 weeks) + Language (2 weeks) $1,599
Costa Rica Schools And Day Care (2 weeks) + Language (4 weeks) $2,399
Costa Rica Schools And Day Care (4 weeks) + Language (2 weeks) $1,919
Costa Rica Schools And Day Care (4 weeks) + Language (4 weeks) $2,719
