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Groups of 10 people or more looking to make a tangible impact are encouraged to participate in this project aimed at improving school infrastructure and materials! In collaboration with school boards and teachers, we have created a program by which volunteers can address the scholastic needs of schools all over Costa Rica. Each year, roughly 15 schools communicate their needs with us in order to secure volunteers. The most common request is painting school facilities. Nice and clean classrooms have been proven to help improve the motivation of the students. By painting, volunteers are adding to the quality of life of these kids. Join us in making a difference!

Volunteer Responsibilities

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  • For at least two mornings, groups are requested to paint a school
  • On the last morning, volunteers may also choose to sponsor an environmental field trip for the kids
  • Needs other than painting schools may arise. Please contact us for more information

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Volunteers can expect to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

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Lodging, food and transportation will be arranged for you, but will vary depending on school location.

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    Varies depending on school location.

 

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  • Age: Minimum age for children not traveling with a parent or guardian is 18 (or 16 with parent permission and an exception from our Director).
  • Participants: Groups of 10 or more.
  • Length: Minimum – 3 mornings; Maximum – unlimited.

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No trip is complete without experiencing the local surroundings. Available excursions for this program include, but are not limited to, the following:

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  • Manuel Antonio
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Playa Dominical
  • Punta Uvita
  • Sport fishing
  • Whale watching
  • River rafting
  • Canopy / zip-line
  • Damas island kayaking
  • Damas island estuary boat trip
  • Catamaran

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$500 – $950 total to cover paint and

materials needed + administration fee

 

Includes:

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  • Country information and orientation
  • Volunteer project placement
  • Project training and in-country support
  • Assistance with planning excursions and activities
  • Reference letter or evidence of volunteer service hours
  • 24 hour in-country emergency service

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Optional environmental field trip costs $15 per person. Both volunteers and your sponsored kids will enjoy a morning together. The price includes costs of transport (one departure and one arrival location), snacks and entrance (for places such as butterfly farms or turtle nest conservation areas).

Click here to compare to other programs and more information about pricing.

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