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Surf/Skate Coach & Surf Lessons

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1 - 8 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
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Frivilligprojekt med højeste kvalitet. Dette projekt tilbyder den højeste kvalitet, der sætter standarder - langt over gennemsnittet.

Højdepunkter

  • Share your Surf and Skate passion, skills, and experience with enthusiastic local kids.
  • Work collaboratively and become friends with local Surf and Skate experts, trainers, coaches, and business owners.
  • Make lifelong memories surfing great waves during personalized surf lessons with local professionals.

Højdepunkter

  • Share your Surf and Skate passion, skills, and experience with enthusiastic local kids.
  • Work collaboratively and become friends with local Surf and Skate experts, trainers, coaches, and business owners.
  • Make lifelong memories surfing great waves during personalized surf lessons with local professionals.
  • Gain hands-on international experience while working directly with local kids to make your resume stand out.
  • Enjoy local cuisine while living just minutes from epic Costa Rican waves and watching breathtaking sunsets.
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    Alder 18+
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    Om programmet

    Lead and support Surf and Skating lessons for local children while sharing your athletic knowledge and skills.

    Our program empowers Surfers and Skaters to gain professional and personal experience by leading practices, trainings, workshops, and lessons for kids living in a low-income community. WeVOL is located on the pristine Matapalo beach just fifteen minutes north of Dominical and thirty minutes south of ...

    Om programmet

    Our program empowers Surfers and Skaters to gain professional and personal experience by leading practices, trainings, workshops, and lessons for kids living in a low-income community. WeVOL is located on the pristine Matapalo beach just fifteen minutes north of Dominical and thirty minutes south of Quepos-Manuel Antonio. Our rural beach town has one of the best skate parks and  Dominical is one of the top 5 surf beaches in the country. 

    In addition, this program includes 2 professional surf lessons per week. The surf lessons are with bilingual and pro surfers who have years of experience teaching beginners, intermediate, and advance surfers. 


    SURF LESSONS:

    Beginners surfers will learn the basic of popping up, paddling effectively, and gain the needed muscle memory to improve and catch waves with confidence. As you progress, you will learn how to read the waves - take rights and lefts - how to paddle on your own on a green wave ,and you will get incredibly fit.

    Intermediate & Advanced surfers will have a blast with the local surf team. The surf instructor team will coach you on your paddling , pop up and stance, plus giving you expert advice and feedback to improve as you start to rip on Costa Rican waves. Plus, the surf team will take you on surf safaris to local points and beach breaks - imagine surfing wave after wave with very few surfers in the water. You will feel like a Costa Rican local and truly fine-tune your surfing skills. Get ready to get rip and surf the best waves of your life!  SHAKA!


    Surfboard rentals are available for $20 per day for you to practice during your free time. Get ready to catch the best waves of your life, share meaningful time with super cool local  kids, and get to know some of Costa Rica's best surfers - plus, you will get super fit!

       
    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 from years ago with empty beaches, roadside ceviche shacks, and endless miles of stunning beaches and vibrant tropical jungle. Surf and Skate Coaches not only get to know and work with Costa Rican children who are motivated to train and practice, but truly experience the Pura Vida lifestyle that attracts so many travellers to this peaceful nation. Our experienced staff will train and support you on effective instructional skills, so you are prepared to deliver and participate in engaging Surf and Skate activities. 


    WeVOL accepts Skate and Surf Coaches 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 new and exciting extreme sports by going horseback riding, rafting or kayaking, and more exciting area excursions.

    Typisk dag

    Typical Daily Schedule 
    Please note: Surf times are based on the tide and conditions, so your schedule will rotate, but this is an idea of a typical day):

    • 7:30: Breakfast (provided, but on your own)
    • 9:00: Team Meeting
    • 9:30-12:00: Personalized Surf Lesson
    • Lunch on your own (you may be back at WeVOL or ...

    Typisk dag

    Typical Daily Schedule 
    Please note: Surf times are based on the tide and conditions, so your schedule will rotate, but this is an idea of a typical day):

    • 7:30: Breakfast (provided, but on your own)
    • 9:00: Team Meeting
    • 9:30-12:00: Personalized Surf Lesson
    • Lunch on your own (you may be back at WeVOL or out on the beach, lunch is not included)
    • 13:00 - 14:00: Preparing for Sports Camp and cleaning sports' gear
    • 14:00 - 15:30: Free time 
    • 15:30 - 18:00: Kids Sports Camp
    • 18:00 - 19:30: Sunset and Free Time
    • 19:30:  Hearty and Healthy Dinner

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Located in between Dominical and Manuel Antonio National Park, our town is full of options during your free time. In addition to your surf sessions, participants will have free time to enjoy sunsets daily and maximize their weekend fun. The stunning Matapalo beach and town has a great skate park, ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Located in between Dominical and Manuel Antonio National Park, our town is full of options during your free time. In addition to your surf sessions, participants will have free time to enjoy sunsets daily and maximize their weekend fun. The stunning Matapalo beach and town has a great skate park, paved roads for cycling, and well-maintained soccer fields. 

    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. 

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre færdigheder

    Experience Surfing and Skating Desire to Coach and Instruct Children

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag fra 09:30 - 17:00

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester på stedet

    • Arrival Bus Transportation

    • Shared Room Accommodation

    • Breakfast and Dinner

    • Orientation

    • Transportation to Surf Beaches & Surfboard Rentals (included with 2 lessons per week)

    • Bed linens and Towels

    • Lots of fun with amazing local children & amazing waves with Costa Rican professional surf instructors

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i 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. 

    Indkvartering

    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 (3-4 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. 

    Mad og drikkevarer

    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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    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) i San Jose. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Costa Rica. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Costa Rica giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Costa Rica, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Costa Rica. VACCINE CHECKER

    Oplysninger ved ankomst

    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 less than 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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    $675 pr. uge 1 - 8 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

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    1 - 8 weeks

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