• Quality Education

Children and Youth Centre Supporter

location
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

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

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    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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