Local Community Assistant during the Holidays

During these week-long programs, you visit various projects each day. As a group, you assist as needed, join activities, and spend time with the people at the project during the holiday season. Volunteers are placed into one of two groups based on availability: Group 1 volunteers every morning, Group 2 volunteers every afternoon.

You can expect to work 3-4 hours per day. If you have Spanish classes, they are scheduled during your off hours.

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*Christmas Week Itinerary:*

Sunday, December 18 – Arrival and Orientation
All volunteers arrive in the morning, are picked up by Maximo Nivel's transport service, and are brought to their housing to settle in. In the afternoon everyone has their orientation together.

Monday, December 19 – Community Beautification
Work together to beautify a local facility, including activities such as painting or gardening based on the needs of the community.

Tuesday, December 20 – Children’s Holiday Party
Show the kids a great time for the holiday! Play games, arts and crafts–celebrate by bringing gifts and food to the project.

Wednesday, December 21 – Holiday Party for the Elderly
Spread the Holiday Spirit at an elderly home by playing games, preparing a special holiday snack, dancing, and providing much-needed company and conversation. 

Thursday, December 2022 – Children’s Holiday Cookout
Depending on the weather, accompany children to a local park to get fresh air and have a little holiday fun. Come ready to grill and distribute food and gifts to the kids!

Friday, December 23 – People with Special Needs Holiday Party!
Spread the Holiday Spirit at a special needs home with activities and games, special holiday food, Santa, gifts, and socializing.

Saturday, December 24 – Departure
Volunteers depart for further travels or to return home. You can arrange airport drop-off or extra nights of housing for an additional charge at the client service desk.

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*New Year Week Itinerary:*

Monday, December 26 – Arrival and Orientation
All volunteers arrive in the morning, are picked up by Maximo Nivel's transport service, and are brought to their housing to settle in. In the afternoon everyone has their orientation together.

Tuesday, December 27 – Community Beautification
Work together to beautify a local facility, including activities such as painting or gardening based on the needs of the community.

Wednesday, December 28 – Children’s Holiday Party
Show the kids a great time for the holiday! Play games, arts and crafts–celebrate by bringing gifts and food to the project.

Thursday, December 29 – Holiday Party for the Elderly
Spread the Holiday Spirit at an elderly home by playing games, preparing a special holiday snack, dancing, and providing much-needed company and conversation. 

Friday, December 30 – Children’s Holiday Cookout
Depending on the weather, accompany children to a local park to get fresh air and have a little holiday fun. Come ready to grill and distribute food and gifts to the kids!

Saturday, December 31 – People with Special Needs Holiday Party!
Spread the Holiday Spirit at a special needs home with activities and games, special holiday food, Santa, gifts, and socializing.

Sunday, January 01  – New Year's Day
Maximo Nivel Closed. Lots of local holiday festivities to enjoy independently.

Monday, January 02  – Departure
Volunteers depart for further travels or to return home. You can arrange airport drop-off or extra nights of housing for an additional charge at the client service desk.

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Working hours vary according to the needs of the project, but volunteers can expect to work 3-4 hours per day, Monday to Friday, in the morning or in the afternoon.

Within San José, volunteers can take a city tour, see shows at the National Theatre, visit the central market, and go zip-lining. Our local staff always posts a monthly events calendar to let them know of the activities going on around Maximo. Outside of San José, they can hike up volcanos, go whitewater rafting, and take a trip to the Pacific or Caribbean coasts. There are a lot of options and our staff is well-acquainted with the area to help advise on the must-see places. Tours and trips can also be easily booked through our on-site travel partner.