Supporter of Local Childcare Facility MA
Coordinator | Valy
Coordinator | Valy
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Highlights
Give back to the local communities by providing them with much needed help.
Gain Spanish practice by living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals.
Make memories you'll never forget during your time abroad.
Learn more about the Latin American ways, customs and habits.
Help and volunteer in a childcare project in Costa Rica.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Working with Kids projects take place in orphanages, community centers, day cares, and other forms of childcare facilities. All of our childcare projects work with severely underprivileged children and your work there is highly valued.
The children at these projects require a lot of care, attention, and most importantly companionship. Volunteers are encouraged to use their unique skills and interests when working with the children.
Volunteers at Working with Kids projects may be asked to:
- Spend time and do activities with the children
- Develop workshops on music, dance, jewelry making, aerobics, etc.
- Plan games and/or arts & crafts.
- Help the kids with their school work
Participants should expect their childcare project to feel disorganized, understaffed, and underfunded. In fact, this is why they need volunteers! The children are always happy to see volunteers and are very welcoming. Enthusiasm and creativity are truly needed and appreciated.
Volunteers are always supported by Maximo Nivel’s in-country coordinators but they are not on site at the project every day.
The majority of our projects are located in and around Manuel Antonio. Travel time varies widely from project to project and volunteers should expect to spend 20-40 minutes traveling each way. The city bus system is generally the most effective and cheapest way to get to and from your project, although taxis are also widely available. For the first visit to the project, volunteers are taken by a Maximo Nivel representative using the local transport and given additional information about how to get to and from the project. Local bus rides are very affordable and a one way trip will rarely cost more than ₡390 (about $0.75).
Typical day
Working hours vary according to the needs of the project, but volunteers can expect to work 3-4 hours per day, Monday to Friday, either in the morning or in the afternoon depending on the project.
Free-time activities
In Manuel Antonio you can take to the ocean with scuba, surfing, snorkeling, body boarding, and more. Alternatively, stick to land excursions and explore the National Park, go hiking, horseback riding, zip-lining, or seek out other adventure tours. If you want to travel outside of Manuel Antonio, there are opportunities to explore volcanoes, go white-water rafting, visit the cloud forest, and tour coffee farms.
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
Our fees include:
- Airport pick-up
- Host family accommodations (shared room with breakfast and dinner)
- Program and safety orientation
- Walking tour
- Official certificate of volunteer service
- Emergency contact number 24/7
- Program management
- Free Tandem Conversation Program
- Free office-wide WIFI and computer lounge
- Free social activities
- Free coffee and tea and on-site snack bar
- Maximo Nivel Institute open 7 days/week
Airport pick up from the San José airport and bus transfer to and from Manuel Antonio is included. Volunteers find our representative outside the airport bringing a yellow flag with a smiley face on it.
Volunteers stay in a traditional family-stay where you they are placed with a pre-approved middle class Costa Rican family. Breakfast and dinner are included in their home stay.
Volunteers have 2 meals included (breakfast and dinner) 7 days a week.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Costa Rica provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Costa Rica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Costa Rica.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Every Monday, all year round.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 50 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$1,725
5 weeks
$1,910
6 weeks
$2,095
7 weeks
$2,280
8 weeks
$2,465
9 weeks
$2,650
10 weeks
$2,835
11 weeks
$3,020
12 weeks
$3,205
13 weeks
$3,390
14 weeks
$3,575
15 weeks
$3,760
16 weeks
$3,945
17 weeks
$4,130
18 weeks
$4,315
19 weeks
$4,500
20 weeks
$4,685
21 weeks
$4,870
22 weeks
$5,055
23 weeks
$5,240
24 weeks
$5,425
25 weeks
$5,610
26 weeks
$5,795
27 weeks
$5,980
28 weeks
$6,165
29 weeks
$6,350
30 weeks
$6,535
31 weeks
$6,720
32 weeks
$6,905
33 weeks
$7,090
34 weeks
$7,275
35 weeks
$7,460
36 weeks
$7,645
37 weeks
$7,830
38 weeks
$8,015
39 weeks
$8,200
40 weeks
$8,385
41 weeks
$8,570
42 weeks
$8,755
43 weeks
$8,940
44 weeks
$9,125
45 weeks
$9,310
46 weeks
$9,495
47 weeks
$9,680
48 weeks
$9,865
49 weeks
$10,050
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$10,235
Average fees
$318
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Maximo Nivel
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with Maximo Nivel during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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$318/week
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