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Quick Look
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Location:
Atenas and rural Costa Rica - Costa Rica
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Language of Instruction: Spanish
Overview
World Endeavors offers an exciting program that allows participants to experience Costa Rica in a meaningful way while contributing to its future. Volunteer and study Spanish with World Endeavors in Atenas, Costa Rica.
Costa Rica, despite its small size, is one of the most biologically diverse places on earth. Yet environmental degradation is a major threat to this unique and fragile place. Problems such as loss of bio-diversity, deforestation, desertification, soil erosion, over-fishing and pollution are significant. Environmental conservation projects address these issues directly through community education and collaboration.
Atenas is a quaint town located in the central highlands roughly 45 minutes from the capital city of San José. The town of roughly 5,000 is made up of many surrounding communities that base their livelihood on growing coffee, oranges and mangos. Costa Rican history, tradition and culture are deeply rooted here. Atenas is very clean and picturesque with a laid-back atmosphere.
Upon arrival in Costa Rica, volunteers are met at the airport and taken to their host family’s home in Atenas. They will receive an orientation that will familiarize them with Atenas and the surrounding area, the Costa Rican culture and their program. For placements of one-month or longer, participants will receive two weeks of Spanish language training.
Once the placement begins, participants will receive an additional mini-orientation at the project site that focuses on project opportunities and responsibilities. For those doing two to three week programs Spanish instruction may be added on to your program prior to leaving or on-site. For those doing 1 month programs additional Spanish instruction may be added as well.
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
Home stays with local host families. Laundry is included.
Traditional Costa Rican food is included (3 meals per day.)
Program Costs
2 weeks: $860
3 weeks: $965
1 month: $1,270
2 months: $1,690
3 months: $2,110
Costs
Include: Pre-departure packet to prepare you for your placement, World Endeavors support for any of your pre-trip questions, In-country travel coordination, Accommodations (3 meals per day with a local family), Support from local World Endeavors representatives, 2 weeks of Spanish language training (for programs 4 weeks and longer), Cultural activities (cooking class; dance class), Volunteer placement, 24X7 Emergency phone support
Dates
Volunteer placements start on the 1st, 8th, 15th, or the 22nd of each month
Contact
World Endeavors
2518 29th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
USA
Tel:
612-729-3400
Fax:
612-729-3401
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