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Now
recruiting for Spring Break 2009! To reserve
your placement, click
here
"One of my favorite moments was realizing
first hand that there are many channels of communication.
Yes, for some, there was a language barrier with English and
Spanish. Yet, we were all able to still communicate in a meaningful
way to some extent. Hand gestures, a smile, kind actions,
music. All universal ways of communicating that transcend
the English-Spanish barrier."
Jon Isca, Spring Break in Costa Rica,
2008
Read more Spring Break testimonials
Costa Rica is the jewel of Central America.
It is famous for breathtaking landscapes, outdoor adventure,
and caring people.
Why would you volunteer
in Costa Rica during your vacation?
* You want a real experience, not just another break
* Contribute in world changes and become someone in others'
lives
* Learn to speak another language
* Get new perspectives
* Build everlasting relationships
Positions and start dates are limited. To reserve your placement,
click here.
Location:
San Jose, Costa Rica
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Projects:
You can work at the:
* Coronado Orphanage
* Children’s Museum
* San Jose Zoo
* Animal Protection Association
On your volunteer days you will spend about 4
– 6 hours at your project. The rest of the time is yours to
explore Costa Rica's magic.
Itinerary:
Sunday:Arrive and Check in at hostel
Monday: Thursday - Settle in with your host family and start volunteer
project
Friday: Explore Costa Rica (Optional Tour*)
Saturday: Explore Costa Rica (Optional Tour*)
Sunday: Return home
Accommodations:
You will be living with a host family. Host families
provide a unique insight into the local culture and are a great
opportunity for you to practice your Spanish. They will also provide
you with 3 meals a day.
*Optional Tours:
On Friday and Saturday you have the option of signing
up for a day tour. Some of your options include:
White Water Rafting:
A full day adventure on a 18 km. route on the
river
Carara Reserve tour: A great
way to check out the natural wildlife
Canopy: Fly through the air,
high above the trees on a thrilling zip-line
Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Springs tour:
Check out the arenal volcano and then take a refreshing dip in the
spring waters
Canoeing: Canoe for 30 ft.
before you rappel down a 100 ft. waterfall, where you can also swing
from a 100 ft. swing, and horseback riding back
4 in 1 tour: Visit to Poas
Volcano, then Puerto Viejo, then go on the Sarapiqui River boat
and head back via Braulio Carrillo Park
Tours typically include transportation, meals,
a guide, and equipment. Tours cost approximately USD $75 -
$100, but discounts may be given if groups sign up together.
For those who are interested, you can sign up for the tours
once you arrive in Costa Rica.
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Price:
AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations contributed in
excess of the fair market value of services you receive from
AIDE may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser.
1 Week: USD $750
Program fee includes volunteer placement, accommodation,
meals, airport pickup, orientation, transfer to accommodations and
health insurance.
Program fee does not include: airfare,
optional tours and personal expenses.
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Any questions?
* Request
more info
* Call our toll free: 1 866 6ABROAD
* Chat
with us live
You might also
consider volunteering in: Ecuador
• Peru • Thailand
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