from 1,349€

Very Good 4.3rating (94)
  • Quality Education

Local School Supporter in Escazu Town

location
4 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 16 - 50+
rating  Very Good 4.3  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Highly personalized and differentiated service to offer you a unique experience making sure you have the best time of your life.
  • This is what differentiate us from the rest of the programs.You can cross check this with our outstanding reviews.
  • Volunteer with Costa Rica surrounded by beautiful and unique nature .
  • Enjoy your weekends by visiting stunning beaches and improving your surfing skills. Learn this beautiful language by attending Spanish lessons

Especially good for

Age 16+
Singles
Couples

About the program

Help out at the only classified rural institution in the entire area of Escazu.

In Costa Rica it is known that for local, rural schools the Ministry of Education does very little to of help due to low enrollment. It is for this reason that these schools are in need of motivated and ambitious volunteers.

These schools have many needs, some of them resulting in the lack of support ...

About the program

In Costa Rica it is known that for local, rural schools the Ministry of Education does very little to of help due to low enrollment. It is for this reason that these schools are in need of motivated and ambitious volunteers.

These schools have many needs, some of them resulting in the lack of support they are receiving from the Government, hence there are many ways in which the school can be helped and supported

Amongst others, our goals for this project and its school are to create an area of ​​4m x 4m that needs to be constructed so students with learning disabilities can attend the school with their own facilities for learning and moving. Furthermore, the school is in need of sports equipment such as footballs, basketballs, tennis rackets, skipping/jump ropes and plastic cones. For this we need to organise and hold fundraisers. As well as we need financial support for sports equipment, the dining room is in need of new tables and chairs as the children have outgrown them and the quality since has deteriorated. 

The program is located in Escazu town and in Guanacaste Area, at a 5 minutes walk from the beach.

Typical day

Volunteers will assist in many tasks depending on their skills and the necessity at their time of stay:

  • serving food and cleaning the kitchen
  • playing games, 
  • helping with homework and supporting social workers or teachers on their jobs. 
  • Teaching English
  • Changing pampers
  • Reading books
  • Assistant the ...

Typical day

Volunteers will assist in many tasks depending on their skills and the necessity at their time of stay:

  • serving food and cleaning the kitchen
  • playing games, 
  • helping with homework and supporting social workers or teachers on their jobs. 
  • Teaching English
  • Changing pampers
  • Reading books
  • Assistant the teacher
  • organising Fundraisers

Free-time activities

During your free time there are many things that you can do and/or visit.

To name just a few:

  • Surf Lessons
  • Spanish lessons
  • tours by the city of San Jose
  • hiking to Volcanos
  • Beaches
  • National Parks
  • rental car for the weekends
  • cook lessons

If you are interested, we can help with reservations, etc.

Free-time activities

During your free time there are many things that you can do and/or visit.

To name just a few:

  • Surf Lessons
  • Spanish lessons
  • tours by the city of San Jose
  • hiking to Volcanos
  • Beaches
  • National Parks
  • rental car for the weekends
  • cook lessons

If you are interested, we can help with reservations, etc.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 16 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 16 years old on the program start date.

Language Skills

You need to speak Spanish (basic level) or English (basic level)

Education Requirements

at High School level

Required Documents

police certificate

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

Loves to work with kids and Patience.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 07:00 - 14:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Volunteer Now Costa Rica

accommodation and food & drink is included in the fees. 3 meals x day.

Internal transport is not include.

Accommodation

The Accommodations included with 3 meals, laundry, wifi, and cable tv with local families.


Food & Beverages

The food consists of breakfast, lunch and dinner, we also offer food for vegans, vegetarians volunteers.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Airport Pickup at Juan Santamaria International Airport

An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

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

We work 365 days a year, you can arrive any day of the week but we do have a schedule for arrivals. Our Host Family will have its gates open from 6am till 10pm if you arrive after or before this schedule you'll need to wait for the next day or the next opening. We can provide and arrange your transportation to and from the airport with our trusted drivers if you'll like to but it would have an extra cost. 

Those volunteers who are arriving overland or are already in Costa Rica will be picked up at a meeting point decided beforehand. 

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 1,349€
5 weeks 1,686€
6 weeks 2,023€
7 weeks 2,361€
50 weeks (max. stay) 16,862€
Average fees 337€/week

Program fees

337€ per week 4 - 50 weeks Age 16 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 50 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 Volunteer Now Costa Rica during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Volunteer Now Costa Rica

Very Good 4.3 rating (94 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2004

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Jenny

Spoken languages: English, Spanish

About the project

We are a major organization with more than 10 years of volunteer experience creating lifetime experiences amongst our participants.

Meet your organization

VOLUNTEER NOW COSTA RICA is located in Escazu and Guanacaste, San Jose, Costa Rica. This is a family company that has been around since 2004 and enlisted the aid of hundreds of volunteers from all over the world, which come to our country to work on the ecological and social projects our company offers.

The further you have to travel to get here and the more eager you are to participate and learn about our great history and culture, the more we at Hospedaje Casa Escazu will appreciate and love you for your commitment to being the change in our great country. When you dedicate your time and effort to us, we promise to dedicate all of our resources to making sure your efforts make the greatest difference possible.

VOLUNTEER NOW COSTA RICA is located in Escazu City at 20 minutes from the airport Juan Santamaria.

We work with volunteers from different countries helping in the public Schools and Day Care Centers that don't have enough money to supply for the needs of the children that aren't supported by the Goverment.

Our Values at VOLUNTEER NOW COSTA RICA are:

  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Quality in our services
  • Reliability
  • Safety
  • Commitment
  • Trust
We say this because our goal with every day that passes and why we even became a business entity is to provide an enjoyable and eye opening experience for each volunteer the spends time with Hospedaje Casa Escazu in Costa Rica. At the same time we want to dramatically increase the quality of life for the local citizens and protect the natural beauty that in its self makes Costa Rica, the unique and enchanting place that it is.

94 reviews · rating4.3

Maya DeCoux rating5

2024 at Animal Rescue Center Supporter

I’m in university and was only able to go volunteer for a few days, but I had the absolutely best time! I quickly got acclimated to the animal’s routines and fell in love with all or them almost instantly. Such sweet staff, volunteers, and of course the amazing rescued ...
evita barbera rating5

2024 at Animal Rescue Center Supporter

Il posto è molto accogliente, pulito e curato. La famiglia che lo gestisce è molto disponibile ad accogliere ogni richiesta (per tutti i pasti si può scegliere tra un menu regolare, vegetariano o vegano). L’esperienza è un qualcosa di meraviglioso e singolare. Fay la coordinatrice è una ...
Silja Orradottir rating5

2024 at Animal Rescue Center Supporter

I loved the program, best volunteer experience i have had. The work they do is so admirable, the coordinators are amazing and I definitely recommend this ...
Lesley Russel rating5

2024 at Animal Rescue Center Supporter

I have just finished a two week stint at the Costa Rica Animal Project. I have worked at several projects in different countries, and this one was one of the best! The family and staff at the project really care for the animals and look after them well - it was a pleasure to be part of this for a ...
Mairyann mairyann rating4.8

2024 at Animal Rescue Center Supporter

From the first moment we arrived until the last, we felt well taken care of and had a meaningful and enjoyable time. My grandson's goal was to get to take care of exotic birds and monkeys. He did get up close to the parrots and near one friendly monkey. Also met some cute sloths and raccoons ...
Elena Yuen rating4

2024 at Rescue Center Assistant

I've been to the costa rica animal rescue center for 2 weeks in August (rain season). For me this experience was amazing! But I would recommend to book it by emailing the center instead of with Jenny. My experience with Jenny was not really great. A day before I left she said there was a new rule ...

Location

Americas > Central America > Costa Rica > Escazu

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