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Kids English Teacher

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4 - 12 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+
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Freiwilligenprojekt mit höchster Qualität. Dieses Projekt bietet Qualität, die Maßstäbe setzt - weit über dem Durchschnitt.

Highlights

  • Become more passionate and teach others as you gain hands-on international language teaching experience.
  • Make lifelong memories as you explore the area, see secret waterfalls, surf amazing waves, and watch breathtaking sunsets in between classes.
  • Learn effective and meaningful ways to create and deliver language lessons.

Highlights

  • Become more passionate and teach others as you gain hands-on international language teaching experience.
  • Make lifelong memories as you explore the area, see secret waterfalls, surf amazing waves, and watch breathtaking sunsets in between classes.
  • Learn effective and meaningful ways to create and deliver language lessons.
  • Enjoy local cuisine while living at our modern yet rustic lodge located one minute from the waves.
  • Experience local beach town life while working hand-in-hand with children and adult learners in Matapalo, Costa Rica.

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    Besonders geeignet für

    Alter 18+
    Alleinreisend
    Pärchen
    Familien
    Gruppen
    50+
    Rollstuhlfahrer

    Über das Programm

    Become an important member of our language school in a tropical beach town. Join the fun & make a long lasting difference for learners in beautiful Matapalo, Costa Rica!

    Our program empowers volunteers to gain professional and personal experience while helping children from a low-income community learn English. WeVOL is located on the pristine Matapalo beach just fifteen minutes north of Dominical and thirty minutes south of Quepos-Manuel Antonio. Known for its ...

    Über das Programm

    Our program empowers volunteers to gain professional and personal experience while helping children from a low-income community learn English. WeVOL is located on the pristine Matapalo beach just fifteen minutes north of Dominical and thirty minutes south of Quepos-Manuel Antonio. Known for its beautiful beaches, lush jungles, and laid back culture, Costa Rica is consistently a top choice for eager globetrotters. 

    Matapalo evokes the Costa Rica of yesteryear with empty beaches, roadside ceviche shacks, and endless miles of stunning beaches and vibrant tropical jungle. Volunteers not only get to know and work with local Costa Rican families, but truly experience the Pura Vida lifestyle that attracts so many travelers to this peaceful nation. Our experienced staff and public school teachers will train you on effective English teaching skills so you are prepared to deliver engaging language lessons. Your work will directly impact the livelihood of locals who are dependent on tourism and parents who are eager for their children to speak English - both at the WeVOL project site and in the public primary school.

    Immerse yourself in a Costa Rican community while supporting our long-term language learning project and the local public school and experience a unique opportunity to live closely and work with local families. 

    In addition, volunteers are encouraged to spearhead innovative teaching programs based on their skills and experience. WeVOL accepts volunteers who are traveling solo, partners, groups, and families. Volunteers receive a certificate of completion for service hours worked. If you are interested in getting even more active, we encourage you to seek extreme sports by enrolling in Surf School, going horseback riding, kayaking, and more exciting area excursions.


    Tagesablauf

    9:00: Breakfast (provided, but on your own)
    10:00: English Teaching at WeVOL or Primary School
    11:00 - 12:00: Free Time
    12: 00 - 13:30: Cleaning up, preparing lessons and materials, organizing for the next day
    13:30: Lunch & Free Time (on your own)
    14:30 - 17:00: Kids After School Camp
    17:00 - 19:30: ...

    Tagesablauf

    9:00: Breakfast (provided, but on your own)
    10:00: English Teaching at WeVOL or Primary School
    11:00 - 12:00: Free Time
    12: 00 - 13:30: Cleaning up, preparing lessons and materials, organizing for the next day
    13:30: Lunch & Free Time (on your own)
    14:30 - 17:00: Kids After School Camp
    17:00 - 19:30: Beach time - sunset, beach walks, fun excursions/tours
    19:30: Healthy Dinner



    Freizeitaktivitäten

    Participants will have free time to enjoy sunsets daily and maximize their weekend fun. 

    In addition to the stunning beach, Matapalo also has a great skate park, paved roads for running and cycling, and a well-maintained soccer field. Located in between Dominical and Manuel Antonio National Park, ...

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    Participants will have free time to enjoy sunsets daily and maximize their weekend fun. 

    In addition to the stunning beach, Matapalo also has a great skate park, paved roads for running and cycling, and a well-maintained soccer field. Located in between Dominical and Manuel Antonio National Park, our town is full of options during your free time. Besides the beach activities, participants can shop at the thriving local artisan market in Dominical, head to Quepos to find unique souvenirs, and experience the local farmers´ market which is a sensory overload of smells, colors, and beautiful people. 


    The free time activities here are endless and the only challenge will be fitting them all in before you head home or continue your travels.


    Voraussetzungen

    Voraussetzungen

    Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

    Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du zu Programmbeginn mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Es kann Ausnahmen geben, wenn du die Erlaubnis deines/r Erziehungsberechtigten vorlegen kannst oder wenn du von deinen Eltern begleitet wirst

    Sprachkenntnisse

    Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Fließend)

    Ausbildung

    auf High School Diploma Niveau

    Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis

    erforderlich

    Benötigte Unterlagen

    High School or College Diploma and Letter of Reference

    Staatszugehörigkeit

    Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

    Andere Fähigkeiten

    Native or Fluent English Speaker

    Arbeitszeiten

    Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag, Freitag und Samstag von 07:00 - 14:30

    Leistungen

    Leistungen

    Dienstleistungen vor Ort

    Program Includes:


    • Arrival Bus Transportation

    • Shared Room Accommodation

    • Breakfast and Dinner

    • Orientation

    • Transportation to public school (bicycle or ride) when in school

    • Bed linens and Towels

    • Lots of fun with amazing local children who are eager to learn

    Abholung vom Flughafen Juan Santamaria International Airport

    All participants fly into SJO International Airport and based on your arrival time, you may taxi from SJO airport directly to the Tracopa bus terminal or spend your arrival night at a nearby hostel and take the bus in the morning. We will be in constant communication together to make all needed arrival plans using WhatsApp.


    Prior to your arrival, we will have communicated and you will have your bus ticket in the form of a QR code using the Passer App. The bus trip takes about 4 hours and brings you directly to Playa Matapalo. The bus is comfortable with AC and makes a mid-way stop. The WeVOL team will meet you at the bus stop (about 3 minutes away from WeVOL) and bring you to the project site to meet everyone and check-in. 

    Unterkunft

    Our modern accommodations are designed to fit and blend in to our natural surroundings and tropical gardens. Relax and unwind as you hear the sounds of waves and wildlife. We have a mix of shared room lodging (no private rooms are available):

    • 5 cabinas (3-5 people) 
    • 1 studio apartment (6 people)

    The cabinas and apartment are comfortable with a mix of double, twin, and bunk beds and include all basic features needed to ensure a comfortable stay and total privacy during your down time. You will be placed in a room based on age, gender, and availability. Our rooms are comfortable, unique, and perfect to experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica while relaxing in between surfing, skating, running around with the local kids, and exploring the area. We spend every afternoon enjoying the blazing sunsets and often share time with evening bonfires as the moon rises over the ocean. 

    • All rooms have a private bathroom and entrance.
    • We have outdoor showers and a communal and main kitchen, plus a restaurant on-site.  
    • Laundry service is available for a fee - all clothes will be cleaned and air-dried, there is no dryer but the sun and heat work well.
    WeVOL participants live in a tropical, coastal environment, it’s recommended that you bring:
    • Plenty of sunscreen and bug spray (you can purchase these here, but they are expensive). 
    • Be sure to bring a flashlight or headlamp. 
    • Don’t forget your swim suits and a rash guard. The weather is very hot, so pack light summer clothes.
    There are ATMs close-by and we will coordinate times when you need to withdraw cash. Most activities and tours can be paid with PayPal, but some required cash only and it is best to have cash for taxis around during your free time. We recommend you budget about $250 per week in cash and probably will not spend that much but can avoid any ATM and bank fees. 

    Verpflegung

    We are known for our great food! Enjoy healthy locally sourced meals with the freshest ingredients along with caring, friendly service and preparation. We are proud to serve fresh and local produce whenever possible in all of our dishes. Our menu caters to all types of lifestyles and dietary requirements or preferences. Drinking water, tea and coffee are provided.

    Sample Menu

    Breakfast:

    • Provided in the communal kitchen
    • Fresh Local Fruit (mangoes, bananas, pineapple)
    • Toast 
    • Cereal & Granola
    • Eggs
    • Cheese
    • Yogurt
    • Bacon, Sausage, or Sliced Deli Meat

    Lunch:

    • On your own

    All volunteers have access to the communal kitchen and there is a supermarket and restaurants located less than 5 minutes from the WeVOL project site. Based on the day's plan, you may need to pack a lunch with you.
    Dinner:

    • Pasta with ground beef and tomato sauce or Coconut curry chicken with potatoes
    • Vegetarian: Pasta with garlic mushrooms or Garbanzo curry with potatoes

    All dietary requirements are catered for (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, no seafood, dairy free, etc) and we love to cook together. 

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    Flugtickets

    Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Costa Rica zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

    Reiseversicherung

    Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Costa Rica bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

    Impfungen

    Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Costa Rica antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Costa Rica überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

    Informationen zur Anreise

    Volunteers can arrive any day and WeVOL provides local bus transportation from the Tracopa bus terminal located near SJO airport. The bus ticket is provided by WeVOL and the bus takes you to the entrance of Playa Matapalo. WeVOL leaders will meet you there and we will be in communication using WhatsApp prior to your arrival and during the bus trip. The ride is about 4 hours from the bus terminal to Playa Matapalo.

    Participants stay at Guava Lodge located in Matapalo, Costa Rica. Guava Lodge is a five-room modern lodge with a studio apartment and a restaurant on-site. Guava Lodge is located 200 meters from the ocean and has a lovely tropical garden with lush flora and fascinating fauna - imagine monkeys, scarlet macaws, avocado trees and hibiscus flowers! Each room has a private bathroom. Towels and linens are provided. Our staff will make sure that you will feel at home as soon as you arrive.

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    Programmgebühren

    $550 / Woche 4 - 12 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

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    Dauer

    4 - 12 Wochen

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