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Costa Rica Orphanages and Homes
Orphanages and homes have been set up throughout Costa Rica and although this has been done in coordination with government authorities there is a huge shortage of help available to care for the children who have been abandoned, neglected, abused or orphaned.
Volunteer RoleVolunteers will undertake different types of work depending on the home’s needs, which vary every day. The work schedule is flexible and the project coordinator will help work out a timetable for you on your first day. The tías at the homes are often very overworked and tired so volunteers are expected to plan activities for the children in advance and are encouraged to organise whatever activities they feel are suitable. Generally volunteers will be doing the following:
- Educational games and activities
- Teaching children arts and crafts
- Organising sports and other physical activities
- Playing with the children
- Help the “tías” in the home and in the kitchen.
- Help the “tías” to bathe the children and also to feed them.
Some suggested activities and games that you can do when working with the children: finger painting, making paper hats/paper chains, potato printing, hopscotch, Simon says, hot potato, charades and baking cookies or fairy cakes.
Location
The orphanages and homes are located in different neighborhoods in San José, Costa Rica’s capital city. All volunteer locations will be within easy access from your accommodation by bus.
Accommodation and Meals
During your time as a volunteer you will stay with a Costa Rican host family. These families are carefully selected to ensure clean, comfortable and safe lodging and provide you with a fantastic opportunity for you to practice your Spanish.
The host family will provide you with a private bedroom, two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) and will take care of your laundry for you.
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Programme Overview
Duration & Prices:
4 weeks project £699
2 weeks language and 2 weeks project £859
2 weeks language and 4 weeks project £999
4 weeks language and 2 weeks project £1199
4 weeks language and 4 weeks project £1349
How to book & pay:
Secure with £195 deposit. The balance is due 12 wks before departure.
What is included?
Airport transfers
Accommodation
2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner)
Laundry service
Onsite support
24/7 assistance
Coordination from school
Use of office facilities
Afternoon cultural activities |
What is not included?
Flights
Insurance
Cost of daily travel to orphanage
Personal items
Free time activities |
Programme Summary:
Use your skills and care to help shape the future of young people who would otherwise struggle with an uncertain future.
Other Costa Rica volunteer work
Arrival dates: First Monday every month
Costa Rica Travel Advice:
Visit our Costa Rica Travel Advice page for useful travel information. |
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