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Local Community Assistant during the Holidays

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1 - 2 semanas  ·  Idade 16 - 50+
rating  Brilhante 4.7  · 
  Verificado por Volunteer World
  taxa de resposta muito elevada
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Destaques

  • Give back to the local communities by providing them with much needed help.
  • Gain Spanish practice by living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals.
  • Make memories you'll never forget during your time abroad.

Destaques

  • Give back to the local communities by providing them with much needed help.
  • Gain Spanish practice by living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals.
  • Make memories you'll never forget during your time abroad.
  • Learn more about the Latin American ways, customs and habits.
  • Bring joy to communities of all ages during the Holiday Season.

    • Especialmente adequado para

    Idade 16+
    Solteiros
    Casais
    Famílias
    Grupos
    50+

    Sobre o programa

    Holiday spirit, short & sweet! Volunteer with us for this holiday season! Bring joy to local communities. (Christmas: 22 Dec – 28 Dec / New Year: 29 Dec – 04 Jan).

    During these week-long programs, you visit various projects each day. As a group, you assist as needed, join activities, and spend time with the people at the project during the holiday season. Volunteers are placed into one of two groups based on availability: Group 1 volunteers every morning, ...

    Sobre o programa

    During these week-long programs, you visit various projects each day. As a group, you assist as needed, join activities, and spend time with the people at the project during the holiday season. Volunteers are placed into one of two groups based on availability: Group 1 volunteers every morning, Group 2 volunteers every afternoon.

    You can expect to work 3-4 hours per day. If you have Spanish classes, they are scheduled during your off hours.

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    *Christmas Week Itinerary:*

    Sunday, December 22 – Arrival and Orientation
    All volunteers arrive in the morning, are picked up by Maximo Nivel's transport service, and are brought to their housing to settle in. In the afternoon everyone has their orientation together.

    Monday, December 23 – TBC
    The specific itinerary is to be finalized.

    Tuesday, December 24 – TBC
    The specific itinerary is to be finalized.

    Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day
    Maximo Nivel Closed. Lots of local holiday festivities to enjoy independently.

    Thursday, December 26 – TBC
    The specific itinerary is to be finalized. 

    Friday, December 27 – TBC
    The specific itinerary is to be finalized.

    Saturday, December 28 – Departure
    Volunteers depart for further travels or to return home. You can arrange airport drop-off or extra nights of housing for an additional charge at the client service desk.

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    *New Year Week Itinerary:*

    Sunday, December 29 – Arrival and Orientation
    All volunteers arrive in the morning, are picked up by Maximo Nivel's transport service, and are brought to their housing to settle in. In the afternoon everyone has their orientation together.

    Monday, December 30 – TBC
    The specific itinerary is to be finalized.

    Tuesday, December 31 – TBC
    The specific itinerary is to be finalized.

    Wednesday, January 01 – New Year's Day
    Maximo Nivel Closed. Lots of local holiday festivities to enjoy independently.

    Thursday, January 02 – TBC
    The specific itinerary is to be finalized.

    Friday, January 03 – TBC
    The specific itinerary is to be finalized.

    Saturday, January 04 – Departure
    Volunteers depart for further travels or to return home. You can arrange airport drop-off or extra nights of housing for an additional charge at the client service desk.

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    Dia típico

    Working hours vary according to the needs of the project, but volunteers can expect to work 3-4 hours per day, Monday to Friday, in the morning or in the afternoon.

    Dia típico

    Working hours vary according to the needs of the project, but volunteers can expect to work 3-4 hours per day, Monday to Friday, in the morning or in the afternoon.

    Actividades em tempo livre

    Within San José, volunteers can take a city tour, see shows at the National Theatre, visit the central market, and go zip-lining. Our local staff always posts a monthly events calendar to let them know of the activities going on around Maximo. Outside of San José, they can hike up volcanos, go ...

    Actividades em tempo livre

    Within San José, volunteers can take a city tour, see shows at the National Theatre, visit the central market, and go zip-lining. Our local staff always posts a monthly events calendar to let them know of the activities going on around Maximo. Outside of San José, they can hike up volcanos, go whitewater rafting, and take a trip to the Pacific or Caribbean coasts. There are a lot of options and our staff is well-acquainted with the area to help advise on the must-see places. Tours and trips can also be easily booked through our on-site travel partner.

    Requisitos

    Requisitos

    Idade mínima: 16 anos

    Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 16 anos de idade na data de início do programa.

    Habilidades linguísticas

    Precisa de falar Inglês (nível básico)

    Verificação dos antecedentes criminais

    necessário

    Restrições de Nacionalidade

    Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

    Compromisso de tempo

    A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira e Sexta-feira

    Serviços incluídos

    Serviços incluídos

    Serviços por Maximo Nivel

    Our fees include:

    • Airport pick-up
    • Host family accommodations (shared room with breakfast and dinner)
    • Program and safety orientation
    • Walking tour
    • Official certificate of volunteer service
    • Emergency contact number 24/7
    • Program management
    • Free Tandem Conversation Program
    • Free office-wide WIFI and computer lounge
    • Free social activities
    • Free coffee and tea and on-site snack bar
    • Maximo Nivel Institute open 7 days/week

    Recepção no aeroporto em Juan Santamaria International Airport

    Airport pick up in San José is included. Volunteers find our representative outside the airport bringing a yellow flag with a smiley face on it.

    Alojamento

    Volunteers stay in a traditional family-stay with a shared room and breakfast and dinner included. 

    Alimentos e Bebidas

    Breakfast and dinner are included 7 days a week.

    Acesso à Internet

    Acesso limitado no local do projecto

    O que NÃO está incluído?

    O que NÃO está incluído?

    Bilhetes de avião

    O aeroporto mais próximo é Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) em San Jose. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para Costa Rica. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

    Seguro de viagem

    Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para Costa Rica proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

    Vacinas

    Se pretende ser voluntário em Costa Rica deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para Costa Rica. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

    Detalhes à chegada

    Arrival & Departure Dates:

    Christmas Week only: 22 December – 28 December

    New Year’s Week only: 29 December – 04 January

    Both Weeks: 22 December – 04 January
    Disponibilidade
    Jan Feb Março Abril Maio Jun Jul Ago Set Out Nov Dez

    Preços do programa

    1 semana (estadia min.) 890€
    2 semanas (estadia máx.) 1.297€
    Preços médios 768€/semana

    Preços do programa

    768€ por semana 1 - 2 semanas Idade 16 - 50+

    Métodos de Pagamento

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    SEM TAXAS DE CARTÃO DE CRÉDITO

    Duração

    1 - 2 semanas

    Depósito

    O depósito é simplesmente para reservar a sua colocação como voluntário. Os pagamentos são tratados pelo PayPal, o nosso fornecedor de pagamento global de confiança. Se não tiver uma conta PayPal, também pode pagar usando um cartão de crédito.

    Pagamento final

    O teu pagamento final será acordado com Maximo Nivel durante o processo de candidatura. As soluções comuns são ou através de transferência bancária ou pagamento em dinheiro no local do projecto.

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    Maximo Nivel

    Brilhante 4.7 rating (110 revisões)

    Agência - fundada em 2003

    Verificado por Volunteer World

      taxa de resposta muito elevada

    Hospedado por

    Georgie

    Línguas faladas: Inglês, Esloveno

    Sobre o projecto

    Maximo Nivel offers Volunteer Abroad and International Internship programs in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru.

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    Who we are? 

    Maximo Nivel is a family-owned organization that has been offering volunteer abroad programs since 2003. We are a locally-based organization in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Peru, where we also own and operate 4 intercultural centers in Antigua, Guatemala; Cusco, Peru; Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica; San José, Costa Rica.

    What we do? 

    We offer a wide range of work-study-travel programs, including Volunteer Abroad, International Internships, TEFL Certification, Gap Year, Spanish Immersion, Adventure & Culture, and more! 

    Where we work? 

    Maximo Nivel’s work-study-travel programs take place in Antigua, Guatemala; Cusco, Peru; Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica; and San José, Costa Rica. We also have off-site programs on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts of Costa Rica and Guatemala and in the Amazon Jungle and Sacred Valley of Peru. 

    Our mission/vision: 

    Maximo Nivel is a professional, ethical, and hardworking organization that is completely dedicated to providing a great experience to every student, participant, client, faculty leader, and partner who joins us.

    Our goals: 

    • Deliver high-quality, safe, affordable programs 
    • Provide the best Spanish language immersion in all of Latin America 
    • Improve impact at every volunteer project site where we work 
    • Train and certify world-class ESL teachers 
    • Organize excellent internships and other opportunities for international work experience 
    • Help people experience the world through education, adventure, and cultural travel.

    Who are we looking for? 

    Adventurous people who are passionate about travel, culture, languages, and helping others.

    Why choose us? 

    Maximo Nivel's program fees are affordable and transparent. We pride ourselves on providing great client service!

    110 revisões · rating4.7

    Wolfgang Oberauer rating5

    2024 at Construction and Renovation Assistant

    I had the most amazing experience as part of this volunteering programme. Maximo Nivel was great in taking me feel looked after. My hist family was always there for me, kept my room clean, cooked for me and were super reliable. A great benefit was also the Spanish classes which really uplevelled my ...
    Martina Gut rating4.4

    2024 at Support Local Healthcare

    Fue una linda experiencia para mí y me quedé satisfecha de toda manera. La primera semana estaba en un asilo de ancianos y las próximas semanas en un colegio para niños discapacitados, siempre con gente muy amable. En los fines de semana siempre hice excursiones fabulosas como montaña de siete ...
    Aisha Rahman rating5

    2023 at Sea Turtles Conservation Experience

    Observing the hatching of baby sea turtles in Costa Rica was an unparalleled experience. Everyone made me feel welcome and supported. It was great to be able to explore Tamarindo and other beach towns during the weekends and I met so many great people I still keep in touch today. Thank you for the ...
    Daniel White rating5

    2023 at Sea Turtles Conservation Experience

    Experiencing an arribada in Costa Rica was truly a once-in-a-lifetime event. Thousands of turtles arriving simultaneously to lay their eggs was a remarkable sight to behold. As a volunteer, I felt privileged to contribute to the conservation of these endangered ...
    Kathleen Nordstrom rating5

    2023 at Community Childcare Supporter

    I would recommend Máximo Nivel a million times over. The warm, engaging staff and volunteer/student community make you feel welcome from the moment you step in the door, and I met several lifelong friends. There are lots of opportunities to explore, including around the city and the country as a ...
    Javier Jiménez rating5

    2023 at Sea Turtles Conservation Experience

    The project that I was in was the turtle conservation in Junquillal and it was for 3 months. I didn't know what to expect at all but I fell in love with the little town and the wonderful locals that were so loving and caring towards me. When we had to release the baby turtles into the wild I really ...

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    Americas > América Central > Costa Rica > San José

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