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Community Worker for Children

location
4 - 24 settimane  ·  Età 18 - 50+

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Punti Salienti

  • Put a smile on the children's faces with your volunteer work
  • Experience the "tico" way of life in Costa Rica and life the "pura vida"! :-)
  • Gain Spanish fluency by living and working with a local community
  • Unwind at dream beaches directly at your program place
  • Visit the amazing National Parks that Costa Rica is famous for

Particolarmente adatto per

Età 18+
Singoli
Coppie
Gruppi
50+

Sul programma

Take an active role in child development and education. Help disadvantaged children in a rural area in Costa Rica, right at beautiful beaches.

This volunteer initiative is situated in the province of Guanacaste, in a rural area right on the Pacific. It works in the coastal communities of Playa Potrero and Playa Brasilito, where there is a dearth of resources and public services and exclusion of people, especially women, children, and ...

Sul programma

This volunteer initiative is situated in the province of Guanacaste, in a rural area right on the Pacific. It works in the coastal communities of Playa Potrero and Playa Brasilito, where there is a dearth of resources and public services and exclusion of people, especially women, children, and socially marginalized groups, despite an economic boom brought on by rising tourist and foreign investment. Insufficient public education, joblessness, marginalization, aggression, and impoverishment hinder individuals from capitalizing on the economic prospects in the area.

The goal is to stop the cycle of poverty and violence and help adults and children attain economic stability by offering comprehensive educational and community development initiatives. Children from low-income families can spend their spare time learning, playing, and exploring at the community center. Because many of them come from challenging backgrounds marked by domestic violence or are members of immigrant families from Nicaragua, they also find that someone is listening to their difficulties.

In addition to English lessons, the program offers various age groups (4-6 years, 7-9 years, 10- 12 years, and teenagers) tutoring in math, reading, writing, and homework support, sports, games, and creativity (art, talent shows, etc.), career guidance for teens, health education, preventing violence (youth and interfamilial), environmental workshops, and much more.

The center is also dedicated to the general and professional development of the community, as evidenced by the various programs it offers, including adult education, adult English classes, women's self-defense, adult sports, local women's economic development, adult sports programs, a donated computer lab, and community-wide events.

Volunteers who are tolerant and open-minded are needed for this volunteer program. There is a lot to do, regardless of your abilities in athletics, the arts, listening, presenting, teaching, or tackling. Positive outlook, tolerance, readiness to assist, empathy, and adaptability are what matter.

Giornata tipica

You have the exceptional chance to learn more about moral and appropriate voluntary work as a volunteer. Your talents and knowledge will benefit the local community even after you finish your volunteer job. In addition to helping local families and kids, you also advance the area's economy.

This ...

Giornata tipica

You have the exceptional chance to learn more about moral and appropriate voluntary work as a volunteer. Your talents and knowledge will benefit the local community even after you finish your volunteer job. In addition to helping local families and kids, you also advance the area's economy.

This project has a wide range of tasks. The volunteers can assist with adult education and general community work in addition to their primary support of the children's programs. The majority of the work with the kids happens in the afternoon, which frees up the morning for other pursuits.

Volunteers work Monday through Friday. When the kids get home from school in the afternoon (between 1:00 and 6:00 p.m.), this is when the majority of the work gets done. Mornings can also be used for administrative tasks, event planning, beach clean-ups, and other activities.

Tasks that could be assigned include:

  • English language instruction for kids or adults
  • Kids' homework assistance and tutoring
  • Adult computer education
  • Kids' and adults' physical education (ball games, Zumba, surfing, swimming, etc.)
  • Children's and teens' artistic workshops
  • Organizing an event
  • Beaches clean-ups
  • Assistance with women's vocational training programs
  • Support for fundraising
  • Support for administration
  • Control over social media platforms

Note: There may be variations in the tasks. The quantity of volunteers, the climate, the time of year, the project's present requirements, and self-motivation are some of the variables that affect them. Maybe not every volunteer will take on all of these responsibilities.

Attività del tempo libero

The volunteer program is located in a paradise: Playa Potrero, a little coastal hamlet in the northwest of the country, immediately on the Pacific Ocean, about 30 minutes' drive north of Playa Tamarindo, a well-known tourist destination (Guanacaste). About 140 kilometers separate it from San Jose, ...

Attività del tempo libero

The volunteer program is located in a paradise: Playa Potrero, a little coastal hamlet in the northwest of the country, immediately on the Pacific Ocean, about 30 minutes' drive north of Playa Tamarindo, a well-known tourist destination (Guanacaste). About 140 kilometers separate it from San Jose, the capital. Above all, this area is known for its stunning bays, peninsulas, and white sand beaches, some of which are the most beautiful, least frequented, and most isolated in the entire nation.

This region includes well-known national parks including Rincon de la Vieja, Santa Rosa, Monteverde, and Arenal. Guanacaste is the most truly representative of the ancestral cultural legacy (a blend of Spanish and Chorotega culture) in all of Costa Rica. The horse and cattle ranches, where the "Sabaneros" with their horses, big white sombreros, and lassos define the everyday picture, are the characteristic places in the coastal hinterland where people live. Guanacaste is often known as "the Wild West" of Costa Rica because of this.

Diverse recreational pursuits can be found in the neighboring Tamarindo area, including kayaking, surfing, sailing, snorkeling, diving, fishing, horseback riding, golfing, hiking, and mountain biking. There's a peaceful hideaway for people who just wish to unwind on the gorgeous beach. In the nearby national parks and private reserves, nature enthusiasts can investigate the tropical plants and animals. Tamarindo offers an appealing nightlife that includes restaurants, bars, discos, live music, and even a casino, so night owls get their money's worth.

This area experiences year-round sunshine and quite comfortable temperatures, which range from 22°C to 34°C. Even though there is a lot of sunshine throughout the dry season, the shore always seems delightfully fresh because to the constant breeze from the north.

Requisiti

Requisiti

Età minima: 18 anni

Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 18 anni alla data di inizio del programma. Potrebbero esserci delle esenzioni se si è in grado di fornire il permesso del proprio tutore legale o se si è accompagnati dai propri genitori.

Competenze linguistiche

È necessario parlare di Inglese (livello base) o Spagnolo (livello intermedio)

Controllo dei precedenti penali

necessario

Documenti necessari

CV and volunteer questionnaire

Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

Impegno di tempo

Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì e venerdì da 12:30 - 18:00

Servizi inclusi

Servizi inclusi

Servizi per South America Inside

Our volunteer community work in Costa Rica includes:

  • Single room in local homestay
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Advice from our experienced staff
  • On-going support via WhatsApp, phone or mail
  • Elaboration of your application profile in Spanish
  • Your placement in the volunteer project
  • Pre-departure information
  • Packing list
  • Country handbook
  • Intercultural guide
  • On-site volunteer coordinator
  • 24/7 emergency number
  • Advice on travel insurance
  • Certificate of participation

Alloggio

As part of this volunteer program, lodging is offered in homestays with neighborhood families, giving you the chance to practice your Spanish and fully immerse yourself in the culture. You will experience ordinary life off the beaten path with your hosts, and you will always have someone to contact for advice, queries, and local dos and don'ts. 

Because breakfast and dinner are included in your homestay, you'll also have the opportunity to experience the local food firsthand.
You will be housed in a single room while the bathroom can be private or shared.

Cibo e Bevande

Breakfast & dinner are included.

Accesso a Internet

Accesso limitato al sito del progetto

Cosa NON è incluso?

Cosa NON è incluso?

Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Juan Santamaria International Airport

Neanche il prelievo dall'aeroporto è incluso nel costo del programma.

Biglietti aerei

L'aeroporto più vicino è Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) a San Jose. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Costa Rica. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

Assicurazione di viaggio

Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Costa Rica offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

Vaccini

Se avete intenzione di fare volontariato a Costa Rica dovete chiedere un parere medico prima di iniziare il vostro viaggio sociale. Controllare le vaccinazioni richieste per Costa Rica. CHECKER PER I VACCINI

Dettagli all'arrivo

The volunteer program is up and running throughout the year with the exception of December and January as well as the first two weeks of July.

Arrivals are flexible and the program can be started on any day.

Disponibilità
gen feb mar apr mag giu lug ago set ott nov dic

Tariffe del programma

4 settimane (soggiorno min.) 1.421€
5 settimane 1.617€
6 settimane 1.813€
7 settimane 2.009€
9 settimane 2.401€
11 settimane 2.793€
24 settimane (soggiorno max.) 5.341€
Tariffe medie 288€/settimana

Tariffe del programma

288€ tariffe settimanali 4 - 24 settimane Età 18 - 50+

Modalità di pagamento

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Durata

4 - 24 settimane

Deposito

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Pagamento Finale

Il pagamento finale sarà concordato con South America Inside durante il processo di candidatura. Le soluzioni più comuni sono il bonifico bancario o il pagamento in contanti presso la sede del progetto.


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South America Inside

Ottimo 4.4 rating (78 recensioni)

Agenzia - fondata nel 2003

Verificato da Volunteer World

  Tasso di risposta buono

Ospitato da

Marion

Lingue parlate: Tedesco, Spagnolo, Inglese

Sul progetto

South America Inside promotes intercultural, linguistic and educational exchanges. Its volunteer programs are addressed to students, professionals and retirees.

Incontra il tuo ospite

South America Inside is an intercultural management agency, founded back in 2003, which specializes in the promotion of programs abroad, language travel and educational programs throughout Latin America.

Since 2007, to enrich the experience of our global-minded clients and to provide them with even more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding their program offerings throughout South and Central America.

Working together with some of the best language schools in Latin America, South America Inside provides high quality language courses in almost every Latin American country.

Thanks to a professional team of motivated and friendly staff, South America Inside has been very successful over the past several years and have been able to establish an outstanding network of what we call "Insider Contacts." To enrich the experience of their clients and to provide them with more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding our program offerings throughout Central and South America, in addition to our well-established Chilean programs.

Volunteer Work

Do you dream of staying abroad while doing something positive? Are you looking for a unique experience that will leave a mark on your life? Then a Volunteer Work program in South America or Central America is perfect for you!

With South America Inside you can combine an adventure abroad with social commitment, and create lasting memories in Latin America. Support the protection of endangered species; help a local community construct new homes; give new hope to impoverished children.

The possibilities to lend a hand are diverse, as there are the many places where help is needed. We have classified our volunteer projects in different areas so you can easily find the one (or more!) projects that best match your needs and interests.

Why with us

There are many persuasive reasons that speak in favor of South America Inside when it comes to selecting your perfect provider of language, study and volunteer travel abroad. Following, we have prepared a short summary so that you can get us to know a little better.

Our Insider benefits at a glance:

  Regional Experience
Over one decade (established in 2003) of dedication to language, work and study travel programs in Latin America. Thanks to our long standing work and life experience in the South American continent, we know this region really well. Therefore, we can help and inform you in a professional and competent way.

  Multifaceted Offers
Over time we have developed new programs to offer a wide array of work abroad opportunities to our clients. We have been pioneers in launching new exchange programs, as we have been the first in offering Work & Travel/Working Holiday and Farm Stays in Chile and successfully introduced these programs into the market back in 2005. Since 2012, we are the only agency to offer this type of program in Costa Rica.

  Insider Advice
Despite living in the modern era of the internet, we know that reliable and competent advice is still an important criterion for most of us. At South America Inside, you will find the benefits of an internet provider and an independent travel agency. We will be glad to pass on our extensive knowledge and regional experience.!

  Location
It is difficult to run programs when there is nobody “on the ground” to evaluate existing options and search for new opportunities. So, we are located in Chile, on location, and we know everything that is going on first hand. We know what it is like to live as a foreigner in South America and will be happy to assist you in making your stay unforgettable!

  Independence
South America Inside is an independent provider of language courses, internships, volunteer work, Farm Stays and Work & Travel programs in Latin America. We neither depend financially nor structurally on any other company, language school, association or organization. Therefore, we are able to give personalized information in accordance to your needs and availability.

•  Multilingual Team

Our team is multilingual and international! We speak fluent English, Spanish and German, as well as some French and Portuguese. With our customers, we can communicate in their native language and we avoid misunderstandings with local partners by communicating in Spanish with them. You can be sure that there will be an English-speaking contact person for you before, during, and after your stay.

  Customer Service
Excellent customer service is one of the most important goals for South America Inside, and this is evident with the positive feedback we regularly receive from our many happy clients. Emails are answered within 48 business hours and every client is treated with the same friendliness and expertise.

  Gapless and Accurate Information flow
With South America Inside you will have one and the same contact person before, during and after your trip. With that said, we guarantee a gapless and accurate information flow and you will always be very well informed.

  Approved Program Places
Many of our program places, especially in the area of internships and volunteer work, are designed in the way that they will be recognized by most universities, colleges or academies.

78 recensioni · rating4.4

lyne bourbonnais rating3.8

2024 at Eco Farm Worker

j'ai bien aimé mon expérience à Antigua qui est une superbe ville facile à visiter. Vivre dans une famille, y prendre les repas est une très belle incursion dans la vie guatémaltèque. et quoi de mieux pour l'immersion en langue espagnole! eco farm: bien qu'au départ je n'ai pas bien saisi ...
GERALDINE QUIRKE rating3.2

2024 at Work in a National Park

When I scheduled volunteer time the indication was that there was a limited number of volunteers based on the projects/work to be done. As more and more volunteers arrived i realized that we were more valued for the money we paid than for the limited amount of work to be done. Also, I felt that ...
Floriana D. rating5

2023 at Local Wildlife Helper

Hey there, I love my experience, it is amazing !!! Tomorrow I am going to visit and I am working, it's going very well ! Thank you for everything!! ...
Ich bin gut auf der Osterinsel angekommen. Wurde von dem Projektleiter am Flughafen abgeholt. Er hatte sogar eine Kollegin mit, die deutsch spricht, sollte ich mit spanisch nicht so gut umgehen können. Echt toll! Die Unterkunft ist gut und ordentlich und groß, sie liegt am Ende der Ortschaft, ...
Emilie Hasni rating4.2

2023 at Help Save Sea Turtles

Magnifique expérience avec les tortues et avec les autres volontaires aussi. Le cadre est magnifique, les couchers de soleil et les balades dans la nature autour du lieu du volontariat sont superbes. Petite info : si tu veux avoir internet, le seul réseau qui fonctionne est Kolbi. Nous on a ...
Laurence M. rating5

2023 at Wildlife Rescue Assistant

The country is magnifique and at this moment all the people who I’ve met are nice. The projet and his place is very cool and the family home stay too! Everything is OK thank you for ...

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