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Volunteer: Costa Rica Volunteer Program

Organization: The GVN Foundation
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 20-3087760

Volunteer

Quick Facts

The Global Volunteer Network currently has opportunities to work in a range of programs in Costa Rica. Volunteers can assist with our turtle conservation program, to volunteering in one of our orphanages, schools, construction programs and in our. . . Learn more

Locations:   Costa Rica
Dates/Costs:   Flexible dates available. Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Children
Education
Environment
Health
Type of NGO:   UniversalGiving Partner

Full Description

Description

The Global Volunteer Network currently has opportunities to work in a range of programs in Costa Rica. Volunteers can assist with our turtle conservation program, to volunteering in one of our orphanages, schools, construction programs and in our medical programs.

Orphanage & Childcare Program

At the orphanage and childcare placements, volunteers will organise a variety of activities for the children, and assist with their school work. Volunteers are encouraged to use their skills and interests to develop music and dance, jewellery making, aerobics and arts & crafts work shops. Alongside the orphanage work, volunteers may also work in shelters, community centres or childcare facilities in impoverished housing areas, always working alongside severely underprivileged children.

 
Cost Details
A US$97 application fee secures your place on the program, this one-time payment allows you to access any of GVN's volunteer programs over the next 5 years. Your application fee benefits include: - Personal Staff Support - Your Costa Rica Program Guide - Your Fundraising Guide and Software - Access to Your Own Online Journal Your program fee, which is paid 12 weeks before you are due to begin your placement, varies with the length of placement, eg 1 week costs US$1397. Your program fee includes the following benefits: - In-Country Fee (meals, accommodation and orientation program) - In-Country Support - 24hr Emergency Line - Membership To The Change Makers Club - Letter Of Completion
 
 
A Great Opportunity For...
Teens
Seniors
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
 
Language Needed
Spanish (basic)
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
As a volunteer in Costa Rica you must:

* Be at least 18 years of age.
* Have no major health problems
* A reasonable level of fitness is required for the Turtle and Construction programs
* A medical qualification may be required for the Healthcare program
* Basic Spanish for the Turtle program, intermediate Spanish for Healthcare program

 
Detailed Location Information
The turtle programs are based in various locations along Costa Rica's Pacific and Caribbean coasts, according to the current season. The other programs are based in and around San Jose.

The in-country fee covers your meals, accommodation and orientation program. The other costs you will need to meet are your flights, tourist visa, shots, travel insurance, internal transport, and departure tax. You will also need to cater for other expenses like bottled water, personal costs, beverages, and entertainment.

About The GVN Foundation

The vision of The GVN Foundation is to support the charitable and educational work of local community organizations in various countries through the distribution of financial, in-kind and material donations. Learn More

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