Volunteer opportunites in Costa Rica

The following services are included in our volunteer work programme for Costa Rica:

• Spanish language course with 20 lessons per week, each lasting 55 minutes.
• Placement in a volunteer project
• Accommodation with a host family and / or in a national park
• Meals (half board with host family or, in the national parks, a kitchen for cooking)
• Transfer from and to the San José airport
• Orientation and various activities in the school (free Salsa lessons, Costa Rican cooking etc).
• Course materials
• Membership at a San José fitness club for one month or for the length of the language course
• Internet access in the school
• Luggage storage
• Support, help, and advice from an appointed programme coordinator before departure.
• Assistance when taking out travel insurance
• English and Spanish-speaking support/contact partner at the school
• Local 24-hour emergency number
• Certificate upon return

Price

• Age: 18 years and above.
• Language: Knowledge of Spanish is an advantage, but not strictly necessary – you will gain Spanish skills during the language course. For a 5-week programme, you must have good basic knowledge of Spanish.
• Practical experience: Not mandatory, but it would certainly make your stay easier (especially if you are doing a social volunteer project). Several projects prefer helpers with experience (qualifications in caring for the elderly, etc.)
• Other: Self-sufficiency, flexibility, initiative, and adaptability are vital.

• Travel to and from Costa Rica (San José)
• Possible transportation costs to reach the project site
• Final overnight stay in a hostel in San José
• Travel insurance
• Vaccinations
• Personal expenses for excursions, transportation, etc.