from 439€
Outstanding 4.9
(49)
Surf & Skate Coach
1 - 8 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Outstanding 4.9
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Outstanding 4.9 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
1 - 8 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Very high response rate
Highlights
- Share your Surf and Skate passion, skills, and experience with enthusiastic local kids.
- Work collaboratively and become friends with local Surf and Skate experts, trainers, coaches, and business owners.
- Make lifelong memories as you explore the area, see secret waterfalls, surf amazing waves, and watch breathtaking sunsets in between sessions.
- Gain hands-on international experience while working directly with local kids to make your resume stand out.
- Enjoy local cuisine while living at our modern yet rustic lodge located one minute from the waves.
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Wheel Chairs
About the program
Lead and support Surf and Skating lessons for local children while sharing your athletic knowledge and skills.
Our program empowers Surfers and Skaters to gain professional and personal experience by leading practices, trainings, workshops, and lessons for kids living in a low-income community. WeVOL is located on the pristine Matapalo beach just fifteen minutes north of Dominical and thirty minutes south of ...
Typical day
- 7:30: Breakfast (provided)
- 8:00 - 10:30: Morning Surf or Skate Practice with local kids
- 10:30 - 11:00: Break with Snack
- 11:00 - 12:30: Team Planning for tomorrow's activities
- 12: 30: Fresh Lunch with team
- 13:00 - 14:00: Preparing and cleaning gear
- 14:00 - 15:30: Free time
- 15:30 - 17:30: Beach time for ...
Free-time activities
Located in between Domincal and Manuel Antonio National Park, our town is full of options during your free time. Participants will have free time to enjoy sunsets daily and maximize their weekend fun. In addition to the stunning beach with consistent waves, Matapalo also has a great skate park, ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Volunteers can arrive any day and WeVOL provides local bus transportation from the Tracopa bus terminal located near SJO airport. The bus ticket is provided by WeVOL and the bus takes you to the entrance of Playa Matapalo. WeVOL leaders will meet you there and we will be in communication using WhatsApp prior to your arrival and during the bus trip. The ride is less than 4 hours from the bus terminal to Playa Matapalo.
Participants stay at Guava Lodge located in Matapalo, Costa Rica. Guava Lodge is a five-room modern lodge with a studio apartment and a restaurant on-site. Guava Lodge is located 200 meters from the ocean and has a lovely tropical garden with lush flora and fascinating fauna - imagine monkeys, scarlet macaws, avocado trees and hibiscus flowers! Each room has a private bathroom. Towels and linens are provided. Our staff will make sure that you will feel at home as soon as you arrive.
Participants stay at Guava Lodge located in Matapalo, Costa Rica. Guava Lodge is a five-room modern lodge with a studio apartment and a restaurant on-site. Guava Lodge is located 200 meters from the ocean and has a lovely tropical garden with lush flora and fascinating fauna - imagine monkeys, scarlet macaws, avocado trees and hibiscus flowers! Each room has a private bathroom. Towels and linens are provided. Our staff will make sure that you will feel at home as soon as you arrive.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
1 week (min. stay)
439€
2 weeks
877€
3 weeks
1,316€
4 weeks
1,730€
6 weeks
2,607€
8 weeks (max. stay)
3,460€
Average fees
435€/week
Meet your organization
WeVOL
Outstanding 4.9
(49 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 2022
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Coordinated by
Kerri
Spoken languages: Spanish, English
About the project
WeVOL offers meaningful voluntourism and adventure programs supporting English learning in local public schools and community development projects in rural Costa Rica.
49 reviews · 4.9
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