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Teach English Skills to local students in city

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Helping to teach children
  • Teaching assistant
  • Creating activities and entertaining the children
  • Help with kitchen and other duties where required
  • Visit close national parks, beautiful beaches of Costa Rica during your free time and make acitvities like surf, swim, canoeing...

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups

About the program

Assist local teacher in English class and help kids to improve their English skills. Be part of the Pura Vida and discover Costa Rica.

We do need helping hands to offer the kids individual help to families. As Costa Rica is still in online course, the kids do need your help. Many parents and families do not speak English and are not able to help the kids during online classes. We do offer volunteer placements at the beach and close ...

About the program

We do need helping hands to offer the kids individual help to families. As Costa Rica is still in online course, the kids do need your help. Many parents and families do not speak English and are not able to help the kids during online classes. We do offer volunteer placements at the beach and close to the city. We would be happy for long term volunteers but we are also very happy to receive you as a short term volunteer!

You love children and you enjoy working with them? Then you are a perfect fit for our projects in Costa Rica. 
There is a huge difference between our school system in Europe and the school system in Costa Rica. It is quite common that kindergarten and school are close to each other and sometimes they are even in the same building. Therefore you are going to have a variety in your operating range. In the vicinity of Santa Barbara there are 3 different schools and kindergartens where volunteers can help. Depending on your English level you will be placed with younger or older kids. Volunteers will assist the local stuff in all areas as you can see below.
 
Speaking English is getting more and more important due to rising tourist numbers. Your job is going to be as a consultant for the English teachers in the schools where­ you are going to support them in their subject. If you are very confident with the language and you show 
dedication you can also support other teachers in other subjects. Create small exercises for your students, make them smile while they are learning and think of appreciation in the children’s eyes. 

How you can help:
- Helping to teach children
- Attending to and interacting with the children
- Creating activities and entertaining the children with games and songs
- Teaching basic English, hygiene and spiritual values
- helping in the kitchen and other duties
All volunteer places are in public schools. Children are between 6 and 14 years old.

Holidays:
In the end of June/Beginning of July each year are 2 weeks holidays. We are able to place you during this period in our day care center :)
from middle of December till beginning of February schools are closed in Costa Rica.

Typical day

Every day is special! By working with kids every day is special and different. We would like to help you to get an overview about a typical volunteer day:

07:30/08:00am: typical breakfast with your host family
after walking or taking a bus to your project
09:00am: starting your volunteering
1:00 pm: ...

Typical day

Every day is special! By working with kids every day is special and different. We would like to help you to get an overview about a typical volunteer day:

07:30/08:00am: typical breakfast with your host family
after walking or taking a bus to your project
09:00am: starting your volunteering
1:00 pm: ending volunteering
afternoon: hanging out with other volunteers, doing activities such as going to the cinema, going to swimming pools or just strolling around in town.

Free time & weekends: discover Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is a great place to discover. You can see a lot of nature, animals, beaches,...
Enjoy your Pura Vida lifestyle!

Free-time activities

In your free time you can do a lot of activities. In Costa Rica you can go by public bus easy to the pacific and carribbian side. In the city you can visit museums or go shopping with other volunteers. Hiking, Riding, Swimming and Snorkeling is possible at the beach. You can easily make a trip on ...

Free-time activities

In your free time you can do a lot of activities. In Costa Rica you can go by public bus easy to the pacific and carribbian side. In the city you can visit museums or go shopping with other volunteers. Hiking, Riding, Swimming and Snorkeling is possible at the beach. You can easily make a trip on weekends. If you need any help to plan a trip we are very happy to help you organizing it.

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.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (fluently)

Education Requirements

English, Math at high school level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

health insurance and criminal record certificate

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

teamwork and the interest in another culture

Time Commitment

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

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Jamso Trainee


  • Airport pick-up on arrival
  • Accommodation (host families)
  • Food & Meals (typicial food)
  • 12/7 local support network
  • Project placement & onsite supervise
  • Registration fee included

Airport Pickup at Juan Santamaria International Airport

Upon your arrival in San Jose you will be collected at the airport and taken to your host family accommodation in Santa Barbara de Heredia.
Arriving day: perfect on weekend, to start the project on a Monday.
The driver will wait outside of the airport with the name from you on a sign. He will bring you directly to your family. 

Accommodation

You will enjoy breakfast and dinner in your local family based on the typical Costa rican diet, for example rice, beans, vegetables, meat. The host family is in walking distance to your project. Rooms usually individual rooms are not shared with other volunteers, just if you apply as a group we do share a room, if the families can provide it, so you can live more close to each other. All standard amenities are available, including showers and shared bathrooms, and there is even free Wi-Fi! This is a perfect home away from home and a wonderful base for your stay in Costa Rica!

Food & Beverages

Volunteers are provided 3 meals a day at the host family throughout the week. It is typical Costa rican food, which is based on rice and beans. If you are vegetarian or vegan please let us know before arriving.

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

At your arrival at San Jose airport, you will be picked up by a driver and he will drop you off at your host family’s place. Here you will immerse into your new life - ­ the costa rican life.  

You can start your project every monday. 
Arriving day is Sunday or on an individual day in arrangement.


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

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 795€
5 weeks 989€
6 weeks 1,183€
7 weeks 1,372€
12 weeks (max. stay) 2,267€
Average fees 194€/week

Program fees

194€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 12 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 Jamso Trainee during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Jamso Trainee

Fantastic 4.5 rating (75 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2012

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Angela

Spoken languages: French, English, Spanish, German

About the project

Jamso Trainee do help students finding volunteering projects and internships around the world.

Meet your organization

Jamso Trainee has been placing volunteers around the world for over six years. We're passionate about making a difference in developing communities. Cause we are a smaller agency we stay always in a good communication to our volunteers and to the communites. For us it is important to find the right programm for your stay abroad. Don´t travel just like a tourst!

History: 

Jamso Trainee startet in December 2012 helping in communities in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is since now the county with the most interns, volunteers and travelers. 

Since 2013 Jamso Trainee started working with partners in Ecuador, Peru, South Afrika.

2015 we begin working with our partner Bali and Thailand.

Visiting projects and getting more relationshsips with local charities is a goal of each year. Jamso Trainee don´t increase too fast, because for us it is very important to hold long contacts and stay in a good communication with volunteers and projects.

75 reviews · rating4.5

I loved my time in Santa Barbara in this program. The work was delightful and fulfilling, but it was a private (and bilingual) school, and the children I was teaching weren't the ones who would've needed it the most, I would say. That being said, I feel that I made a significant change and that my ...
I had a great experience with Jamso Trainee. The organization is quick and easy, Angela is always easy to reach and very helpful with any questions. I had the chance to meet great people during my project and in my host family. I would recommend Jamso Trainee without ...
Dear Team, I cannot thank you enough. About 5 minutes after my application, I already had a positive response from Volunteer world and from that moment on, I was personally and lovingly supported in my venture. I felt safe and absolutely well looked after. 6 weeks as a volunteer in Costa Rica ...
I was working with this organization 2 month and it was one of the best things I ever experienced in my life. To work with kids and to challenge with a different way of living and other culture and new tasks, this program is perfect for you to work with and to see things ...
Drew Natoli rating5

2024 at English Tutor at the beach

During my time in Uvita, I had the chance to meet regularly with 8 local children whose ages ranged from 6 through 12. I used different teaching strategies to best suit each child, keeping them interested and eager to learn. I would have liked, prior to my arrival, to have been more prepped on what ...
Eryk Jajkowicz rating5

2024 at English Tutor at the beach

Meine Zeit als Volunteer in Costa Rica war eine großartige Erfahrung. Ich konnte die Sprache und Kultur intensiv kennenlernen und viele neue Eindrücke sammeln. Besonders die Arbeit mit den Kindern beim Englischunterricht war bereichernd. Dabei habe ich nicht nur ihre Englischkenntnisse verbessert, ...

Location

Americas > Central America > Costa Rica > Heredia (Santa Barbara)

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