HELP THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORPHANS AS A TEACHER AND MENTOR

There are numerous opportunities throughout the beautiful country of Costa Rica to work at different orphanages. With locations in rural and city areas scattered throughout the country, volunteers can help improve the lives of children in their choice of setting.

Volunteers are needed to help feed, watch, and take care of the children in the orphanages.  Some basic education is appreciated, including teaching conversational English.  In certain orphanages, volunteers can tutor the children after school with a focus on conversational English, grammar, science, and math. Volunteers are also needed to instruct children in music and computers. The orphanages are looking to develop new and creative projects as well as techniques for instructing children with special needs. Participants should be self-starters who don’t mind a flexible schedule and are comfortable working with minimal supervision.

The orphanages generally have between 15-20 children.

Volunteers arrive in the capital city of San Jose and will be picked up and brought to an area hostel for the first two days.  There will be a brief orientation during this time about their program and new surroundings in Costa Rica. Volunteers will then be transported to their host family.  Living with a host family is a wonderful way to learn about a new culture and share a piece of you at the same time.

Volunteer Activities May Include:

  • Tutoring children in various school subjects
  • Helping children learn conversational English
  • Coming up with dynamic ways to help orphans with special needs
  • Playing with the children while teaching numbers, colors and songs
  • Serving children their meals
  • Taking orphans to the park

All GeoVisions programs include accommodation. Most include meals, airport pick-up, project training, in-country support, extensive medical and accident insurance, extensive pre-departure information and onsite project orientation.


FACT FILE
Minimum Length 4 weeks 
Maximum Length 6 months 
Add on Blocks of Time 4 weeks 
Age 18 +  Health Good enought to be able to work with children. 
For Minimum Length $ 1455 
For Maximum Length $ 3805 
Additional Fee Information 8 weeks is $ 1935, 12 weeks is $2365, 16 weeks is $ 2745, 20 weeks is $3175 
Language Training Spanish lessons can be taken prior to volunteering. Possible schools names can be provided.  Airport Transfers INCLUDED 
Orientation INCLUDED  Flights Not included 
Insurance INCLUDED  Visa Costs Not included 
Local Transportation INCLUDED to host family upon arrival  Other INCLUDED is two nights at an area hostel upon arrival into San Jose, Costa Rica for orientation. 
Room INCLUDED with host family. 
Meals INCLUDED while at host family. 
Locations There are orphanages throughout Costa Rica. Areas include: Ciudad Quesada, Guapiles, San Francisco, Cedros, etc. Please call if interested in other areas. 
Working Hours Typically 9 am -2 pm Monday through Thursday 
Language Requirements Knowlede of Spanish is recommended. 
Additional Information  
Arrival Dates Flexible dates. Arrival should be on a Sunday through Thursday. 
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