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Volunteer: Teach in Costa Rica -- Summer Volunteer Opportunity

Organization: WorldTeach
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 04-3136110 		Volunteer Request Info
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WorldTeach volunteers in Costa Rica teach English at public primary schools under the auspices of the Ministry of Education. Teaching placements are in small towns in rural areas throughout the country. In addition to teaching, volunteers are. . . Learn more

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Dates/Costs:   5 Jun 2011   to   5 Aug 2011:    $3,990
Flexible dates available. Duration: 2 months
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Children
Education
Type of NGO:   Independent

Full Description

Description

WorldTeach volunteers in Costa Rica teach English at public primary schools under the auspices of the Ministry of Education. Teaching placements are in small towns in rural areas throughout the country.

In addition to teaching, volunteers are required to develop a community project in their host town. This may involve the school and its students, or members of the wider community. It may be an art, drama or music project, a sports event, or an environmental initiative.

 
Cost Details
This includes pre-departure information and preparation, round-trip international airfare, one week in-country orientation, health insurance, transportation to your site, meals and housing during orientation and teaching service, and 24-hour field support.
 
 
Language Needed
English (fluent)
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
The summer program is open to qualified individuals over the age of 18 (undergraduates included). You need not be a US citizen, but must speak fluent English. Prior teaching experience is helpful but not required. Flexibility and enthusiasm are pluses!
 
Detailed Location Information
The commitment of this Central American nation to the education of all its citizens is virtually unmatched in the developing world. Some 40 schools have recently been constructed in rural areas where there had previously been no educational opportunities at all. Despite the obvious benefits of this remarkable increase in access to education, such expansion brings difficulties as well. The biggest hurdle was that there were few people in the communities who were qualified to teach in the new schools.

Volunteers live with Costa Rican families. For added support, WorldTeach makes every effort to place summer volunteers in close proximity to each other or to WorldTeach volunteers currently serving year-long assignments in Costa Rica.

About WorldTeach

WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. Learn More

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