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Volunteer Teaching English in Costa Rica
Volunteer Teaching English in Costa Rica

Santa Barbara De Heredia, Costa Rica

Volunteer Teaching English in Costa Rica

Trip Highlights

  • Volunteers in the Teaching English Program teach English to primary and middle school students in schools, community centers as well as childcare centers
  • During the program, volunteers assist the local teachers, plan and conduct their own lessons and teach the kids
  • Learning English goes a long way in helping the underprivileged in taking up more rewarding careers in their lives because of the professional viability of the language 
  • Engaging children in interactive activities and reading books to them are also activities that can be taken up 
  • Weekends are free to explore the beautiful area of Heredia as well as San Jose

Overview

Overview

Volunteer in the Teaching English Program to teach English to primary and middle school students in schools, community centers as well as orphanages. Learning English is very important for students with an increase in tourism in the country and the emergence of Costa Rica as a popular destination. During the program, volunteers assist the local teachers, plan and conduct their own lessons and teach the kids through play way and other interesting methods so as to make the learning interesting. Volunteers work for 5-6 hours in a day for Monday to Friday 5 days a week.

The following are some of the volunteer’s responsibilities:

  • Help the teacher with the planned classroom activities
  • Teach basic English to the children
  • Play games, read, and sing to the children in English
  • Teach them good hygiene,
  • Help the children complete projects

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the time of joining the project. Participants should have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. Volunteers need to be flexible, open-minded and have a passion for working with children. You should also be proactive and have the ability to take initiative  All volunteers must provide a clean criminal background check report prior to joining the program. A parental consent form shall be required for Under 18 participants joining the program. A beginner-intermediate level of Spanish would be an added advantage for the participants in the program.


Living

Living

Being an International Organization, we try to make sure that our volunteers are given the kind of comfort and flexibility they seek. In terms of airport pick up, stay, local travel or work and even city tour, we help our volunteers and facilitate everything for them.

Airport Transfer

Volunteers are picked up from the San Jose International Airport by the local coordinator or representative. Those volunteers who are arriving overland or are already in Costa Rica will be picked up at a meeting point decided beforehand.

Accommodation

As a volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to immerse in the local culture by staying with a local host family. By living with a host family, you'll get to know more about the way of life of locals. It'll also be a great opportunity for you to polish your Spanish skills. Comfortable and safe accommodation is ensured for all volunteers.While staying with a host family, participants get their own room or share with another participant if staying at the same family.

Orientation

All volunteers are given an Orientation beginning on their project start date. Orientation is conducted by the local staff and covers topics such as Costa Rican Customs, Rules and Expectations, Safety and Introduction to your project and placement.

Meals

Volunteers are provided with two cooked meals a day at the host family house. Local Costa Rican cuisine is a fusion of cuisines from different parts of the world. Common foods are Rice, Vegetables, Beans, Pork, Meat, Chicken etc. 

During your Free Time

Volunteers are free to visit and see places or do shopping during their free time. You can explore the local markets or travel to the beaches which can be visited on the weekends. The country offers unparalleled natural beauty, active volcanoes, rainforests, and a wide range of national parks and eco-tourism. In addition, Costa Rica has over 1,000 miles of gorgeous white-and-black sand beaches. Visit these things you can do in your leisure time.


Dates

Dates

2024

2025

January

14

28

February

04

18

March

04

18

April

01

15

May

06

20

June

03

17

July

01

15

August

05

19

September

02

16

October

06

20

November

04

18

December

02

January

12

26

February

02

16

March

02

16

30

April

06

20

May

04

18

June

01

15

July

06

20

August

03

17

September

07

21

October

05

19

November

02

16

December

07

21

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Costs

Costs

1 Week $380
2 Weeks $580
3 Weeks $780
4 Weeks $1020
5 Weeks $1220
6 Weeks $1420
7 Weeks $1620
8 Weeks $1820
Extra Week $230

Please Note: -An application fee of $229 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. (A 5% international banking fee is charged at the time of payment)

What are you Paying for?

  • 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
  • Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
  • Pickup from San Jose International Airport and transfer to accommodation
  • Orientation on arrival
  • Accommodation 
  • Two Meals a day
  • Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

What's NOT included?

  • Airfare 
  • Visa and Visa extension fee 
  • Airport taxes 
  • Local Transportation
  • Any personal expenses
  • Return Airport Drop

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