Teaching English & Community Development
Coordinator | Graeme
Coordinator | Graeme
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Highlights
Improve your English facilitation skills and develop transferable skills like teamwork and leadership.
Contribute to UN SDG #4, Quality Education and #8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Learn about the unique Tico culture and the rich history of Limon.
Learn Spanish and experience a new culture
Explore the incredible sights of Costa Rica, Cimaronnes and sample local Costa Rican dishes
Travel to Cimaronnes and work alongside a team of international participants on community empowerment projects.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Experience the Costa Rican culture when you travel to the village of Cimaronnes to work on empowerment initiatives.
As a participant on this program you will contribute directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #4, Quality education. Join a team of international participants and work on various activities depending on the needs of the community at the time.
You could expect to get involved in:
Teaching health, wellness and sports at a high school
Teaching English and/or math at a high school
Teaching English at an Elementary School
Potential adult English classes
Working with a Women's Entrepreneur group (meetings biweekly)
Expect to be challenged and immersed in real projects, so you will need to be creative, agile, and resourceful, all the while mindful that you will be working with community members who have limited resources.
This program includes an optional Community Development online course which must be completed in order to obtain a certificate offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States.
Get in touch for more information!
Typical day
Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.
Estimated Schedule:
8-10am: Work with Community
12pm: Lunch
1pm - 4pm: Work with Community/Lesson Prep
6pm: Dinner
Free-time activities
By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.
These side trips are not included in the program fee but are highly recommended:
- Irazu Volcano National Park
- Puerto Viejo
- White Water Rafting
- Cahuita National park
- Tortuguero Hill Hike
- Zipline Rainforest Canopy tour
- Coffee plantation tour
- Kayaking & Canoeing
The possibilities are endless!
We also include local/cultural activities once a week for up to 8 weeks.
These activities may include:
- Learn to cook Costa Rican food
- Visit a Cabécar village
- Discover local medicinal plants
- Kayak in a hidden lagoon
- Hike through a riverbed
- Visit a working fruit plantation
- Hike through virgin rainforest to a waterfall
- White water raft down the Pacuare River
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
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)
or Spanish (basic level)
required
at High School level
Medical form
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
No skills required, all training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start date. This program requires you to speak basic Spanish and so a minimum of 10 Hours of Spanish lessons is required unless fluent.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 24-hour emergency phone
- 24-hour in-country support
- Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
- Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
- All necessary project equipment and materials
- All necessary project training by experienced staff
- Location orientation
- Long term experienced staff
- Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
- Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
- Welcome meeting
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- 20 hours of Spanish lessons unless already fluent
- Additional drinks and gratuities
- Extra local excursions
- Flights
- International and domestic airport taxes
- Medical and travel insurance
- Personal items and toiletries
- Police or background check
- Visa costs (where necessary)
Airport pick up is included from Juan Santamaria Airport within a specific window period.
In central Costa Rica, Cimaronnes our base is nestled in the valley between two national parks.
Dorm Room
Accommodation is in shared dormitories and can be considered basic.
Accommodation is in shared dormitories and can be considered basic.
Meals are included and participants will take it in turns to cook meals for the group. Dietary requirements can be catered for.
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
2022
- 08 Jan 2022
- 22 Jan 2022
- 05 Feb 2022
- 19 Feb 2022
- 05 Mar 2022
- 19 Mar 2022
- 02 Apr 2022
- 16 Apr 2022
- 30 Apr 2022
- 14 May 2022
- 28 May 2022
- 11 Jun 2022
- 25 Jun 2022
- 09 Jul 2022
- 23 Jul 2022
- 06 Aug 2022
- 20 Aug 2022
- 03 Sep 2022
- 17 Sep 202
- 01 Oct 2022
- 15 Oct 2022
- 29 Oct 2022
- 12 Nov 2022
- 26 Nov 2022
- 10 Dec 2022
- 24 Dec 2022
2023
- 07 Jan 2023
- 21 Jan 2023
- 04 Feb 2023
- 18 Feb 2023
- 04 Mar 2023
- 18 Mar 2023
- 01 Apr 2023
- 15 Apr 2023
- 29 Apr 2023
- 13 May 2023
- 27 May 2023
- 10 Jun 2023
- 24 Jun 2023
- 08 Jul 2023
- 22 Jul 2023
- 05 Aug 2023
- 19 Aug 2023
- 02 Sep 2023
- 16 Sep 2023
- 30 Sep 2023
- 14 Oct 2023
- 28 Oct 2023
- 11 Nov 2023
- 25 Nov 2023
- 09 Dec 2023
- 23 Dec 2023
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 12 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$2,284
4 weeks
$2,992
6 weeks
$3,592
8 weeks
$4,137
10 weeks
$4,791
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$5,390
Average fees
$795
/week
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Teaching English & Community Development
Travel to Cimaronnes and work alongside a team of international participants on community empowerment projects.
$730/week
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