from 910€
Brilliant 4.7
(201)
Community Construction & Painting Supporter
1 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Brilliant 4.7
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Brilliant 4.7 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
1 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Excellent response rate
Highlights
- Work on projects from local schools, clinics, community centres, homes and churches
- Learn how to use adobe, plaster, bamboo, cement block, drywall, and aluminium
- Assist with digging, removing dirt, mixing cement and carrying bricks
- Paint and decorate new strutures
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
About the program
The work you do here greatly impacts the local community and is one of the best ways you can continue that impact, once you’ve gone. Learn from local workers.
On this project you will get a chance to learn about contemporary and traditional methods of building, under the supervision of a local coordinator. The work you do here greatly impacts the local community and is one of the best ways you can continue that impact, once you’ve gone. You may be ...
Typical day
Sunday – Arrival / Welcome and Home Stay Introduction
Monday – Orientation day
Tuesday to Friday
Here is a rough guide on what to expect:
- Breakfast at the accommodation
- 3-4 hours of volunteer work either in the morning or afternoon
- Your own lunch at the accommodation or project site
- Free time
- Dinner at ...
Free-time activities
San Jose
San Jose is the capital city and has plenty to do from city tours, watching a show at the theatre, markets, museums, parks, and city walking tours. You can also take day trips to mountains, volcanoes and the beach.
Arenal Volcano
Situated about 90 km northwest of San Jose is Arenal volcano, ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
1 week (min. stay)
910€
2 weeks
1,242€
3 weeks
1,573€
4 weeks
1,880€
8 weeks
2,953€
12 weeks (max. stay)
4,010€
Average fees
622€/week
Meet your organization
Involvement Volunteers IVI
Brilliant 4.7
(201 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 1989
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Coordinated by
Lauren
Spoken languages: English
About the project
IVI are a non profit org with 28 years experience providing responsible volunteer placements in 15 countries worldwide. We help you connect with inspiring opportunities
201 reviews · 4.7
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