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Children and Youth Centre Supporter

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4 - 4 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • New opportunities for disadvantaged children
  • Get to know other realities where your help generates change.
  • Teach and learn in a country full of nature
  • Live a unique experience with children from Costa Rica.
  • Be the change you want to see in the world

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

The idea is to bring love, care and help to the centre where children and young people at risk of social exclusion have access to food, education and learning.

One of the objectives is to help and work with the aim of giving more personalised attention to the young people and children of the community so that they can broaden their knowledge and develop their skills.

Volunteers support the following activities with the children and young people who come to ...

About the program

One of the objectives is to help and work with the aim of giving more personalised attention to the young people and children of the community so that they can broaden their knowledge and develop their skills.

Volunteers support the following activities with the children and young people who come to the centre. Some of these are:
  • Workshops on values
  • Basic education
  • Educational games
  • Help and care
Every volunteer must have the ability to empathize, as they work and live with children living in difficult situations or poverty. 
You can also teach English:
  • Teach English classes, where you will have to create dynamic and educational activities, which facilitate the learning of children and young people.
  • Assist the English teacher in classes.
  • Lead conversation groups or groups of local people who want to improve their English fluency.
  • Organise English classes. (in this activity you will be supported by the local coordinator).
  • Basic teaching of any subject, talks and initiatives.
The volunteer is not required to be an expert or have a specialism in the field of education or childcare, just a desire to help is more than welcome.

Typical day

In the morning we have breakfast at the volunteer's house, we share the same house of those who go to the animal project. 
Then with the companions we will go to the centre for disadvantaged children where we will carry out the activities. 
Once finished we will have lunch at the centre, we will ...

Typical day

In the morning we have breakfast at the volunteer's house, we share the same house of those who go to the animal project. 
Then with the companions we will go to the centre for disadvantaged children where we will carry out the activities. 
Once finished we will have lunch at the centre, we will have some time to rest, take a nap or go to the swimming pool of the volunteer's house. Then you can be with animals and companions or decide to go shopping.


Volunteers usually start their support at 9:00 in the morning and finish around 1:00 in the afternoon.

The activities may vary according to the needs that are generated in the project.

Free-time activities

Monteverde
The Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of the most incredible ecosystems in Costa Rica.

Talamanca and the Bribrí Indian Refuge
The Bribrí indigenous refuge is one of the most numerous in Costa Rica and is located in the province of Puntarenas.

Arenal Volcano and Arenal National Park
You can ...

Free-time activities

Monteverde
The Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of the most incredible ecosystems in Costa Rica.

Talamanca and the Bribrí Indian Refuge
The Bribrí indigenous refuge is one of the most numerous in Costa Rica and is located in the province of Puntarenas.

Arenal Volcano and Arenal National Park
You can relax in the natural hot springs.  They are the result of underground water courses and magma from the Arenal Volcano, one of the 5 active volcanoes in Costa Rica.

Tortuguero
80 kilometres north of Limón, there are beautiful rivers and forests and you can also see amazing endangered sea turtles such as the green turtle and the leatherback turtle.

Puerto Viejo (Caribbean)
If you like water sports such as surfing, don't miss Playa Negra.  As its name suggests, the sand has a dark colour.

Manuel Antonio and the national parks 
Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica's best known national parks. The country is almost entirely made up of reserves and parks. 

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

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.

Education Requirements

Commitment to project work, Good conduct and being respectful of the people you are working with and the community, Being aware of the culture and customs of the country you are working in. at Basic studies level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

It is very important that you are a creative person to work with children in somewhat difficult environments.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Adventure Volunteer


  • Accommodation during your volunteering
  • 2 meals while volunteering breakfast and lunch
  • 24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteer team
  • Follow-up, orientation and induction to the program
  • Certificate of your volunteering
  • Accident insurance during your volunteering
  • Liability insurance for your activity
  • Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program

Airport Pickup at Juan Santamaria International Airport

Costa Rica is at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
You will have to arrive by your own means to Drake Bay, we will be able to advise you through our experience how to go economically in the morning when you wake up, your arrival day you will have to sleep in a hostel that has airport pick up.

Accommodation

All volunteers assisting the project in the children and youth centre live on the premises of the animal project.
  • The accommodation will provide you with 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).  
  • You will have access to the common areas.
  • Room with shared bathroom in the house.

Food & Beverages

Accommodation will provide you with 2 meals (breakfast, lunch ).  

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

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. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

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. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

You will have to arrive by your own means to Drake Bay, we will be able to advise you through our experience how to go economically in the morning when you wake up, your arrival day you will have to sleep in a hostel that has airport pick up.

  • Costa Rica is at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
  • Pick up time is from 8:00 am to 9:30 pm. If you arrive outside these hours.
Elementary and High School
SALE OF UNIFORMS
From January 04th to January 31st

START OF LESSONS
Primary and Secondary - Monday, February 5th

ACTIVE VACATION DATES
January Active Vacation - January 09th to January 26th
Active Vacation - July 1st to July 12th
December Active Vacation - December 09th to December 20th

VACATION DATES
Easter Holidays - March 25th to 29th
Half Term Vacation - July 01st to July 19th
September Vacation - September 16 to September 20

BIMONTHLY ACADEMIC TESTING DATES
First bimester - April 22nd to 26th
Second bimester - From June 24th to June 28th
Third bimester - September 9 to September 13
Fourth bimester - November 18 to 22

OTHER DATES
I Open Day - Saturday, March 9th
II Open Day - Saturday, August 31
Last day of school - Tuesday, December 03rd
Sixth, Eleventh and Twelfth Grade Graduation - Friday, December 6th
Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks 1,150€
Average fees 287€/week

Program fees

287€ per week 4 - 4 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 4 weeks

Deposit

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.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Adventure Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Adventure Volunteer

Brilliant 4.7 rating (42 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2017

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Sergio

Spoken languages: Spanish, English

About the project

Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

Meet your organization


ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.

42 reviews · rating4.7

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Location

Americas > Central America > Costa Rica > Corcovado

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