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Kids English Teacher

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4 - 12 semanas  ·  Edad 18 - 50+
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Puntos Relevantes

  • 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.

Puntos Relevantes

  • 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.

  • Todavía no tienes que pagar nada

    Especialmente adecuado para

    Edad 18+
    Solteros y solteras
    Parejas
    Familias
    Grupos
    50+
    Sillas de Ruedas

    Sobre el programa

    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 ...

    Sobre el programa

    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.


    Día típico

    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: ...

    Día típico

    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



    Actividades de tiempo libre

    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, ...

    Actividades de tiempo libre

    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.


    Requisitos

    Requisitos

    Edad mínima: 18 años

    Para participar en el programa debes tener al menos 18 años en la fecha de inicio del programa. Puede haber excepciones si muestras el permiso de tu(s) tutor(es) legal(es) o si vas acompañado de tus padres.

    Conocimientos lingüísticos

    Tienes que hablar (con fluidez) Inglés

    Requisitos educativos

    a nivel de High School Diploma

    Verificación de antecedentes penales

    obligatorio

    Documentos necesarios

    High School or College Diploma and Letter of Reference

    Restricciones de nacionalidad

    Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

    Otras habilidades

    Native or Fluent English Speaker

    Tiempo dedicado

    Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves, Viernes y Sábado de 07:00 - 14:30

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios in situ

    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

    Recogida en el aeropuerto 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. 

    Alojamiento

    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. 

    Comida y bebida

    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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    Boletos de avión

    El aeropuerto más cercano es Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) en San Jose. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a Costa Rica. ENCONTRAR VUELOS BARATOS

    Seguro de viaje

    Ir al extranjero es una aventura y siempre es mejor estar preparado. Enfermedad o lesión repentina, cancelación o robo: un seguro de viaje para Costa Rica proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

    Vacunas

    Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en Costa Rica, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para Costa Rica. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

    Detalles a la llegada

    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.

    Disponibilidad
    Enero Feb. Marzo Abr. Mayo Jun Jul Agosto Set. Oct. Nov. Dic.

    Cuotas del programa

    $550 tarifa semanal 4 - 12 semanas Edad 18 - 50+

    Métodos de pago

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    Duración

    4 - 12 semanas

    Depósito

    Reserve su plaza con unos pocos clics y un pequeño depósito seguro. Puede pagar con tarjeta de crédito, PayPal u otros métodos convenientes.


    Pago final

    Acordarás el método de pago final con tu organización local durante el proceso de solicitud. Este pago final solo deberá efectuarse cuando se acerque el inicio del viaje.

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    2024
    I loved being part of it. Kerri is passionate about what she does and about the local kids. She is such a vital part of the community and to ...
    Rachel Chesterton

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    2024
    Where do I start... Matapalo, and WeVol, will forever have a place in my heart. And, it just can't keep me away! The kids are full of ...
    Jarmin Paddick

    Kids English Teacher

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    2024
    This was honestly the best start into my gap year I could have wished for! I spent a month with Kerri at WeVOL and I felt so at home - Kerri ...
    Lena Sophie Aspmair

    Kids English Teacher

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    2022
    Our experience in Costa Rica with Kerri and WeVOL was life changing - and though that sounds dramatic, it’s really what happened. Our ...
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    2022
    Volunteered as Office Manager, ESL Teacher and TEFL Co-Teacher. I met Kerri and the folks at Travel Like You Care after completing my own ...
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    2022
    Google Translator: Environmental protection and pedagogy in Matapalo. We spent 5 days with Kerri and Jaime. We planted many, many trees ...
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