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This project gives underprivileged children in Rio the care and attention If you want to immerse yourself in the laid-back Costa Rican culture
that they deserve. Working to ensure that they are well-educated, well- while making a real difference to the lives of local people, this project is
looked after and well-prepared for the future, each of these projects just the thing. You’ll have the chance to work closely with Costa Rican
has a different goal. Some encourage alternatives to petty crime, others families as you help them to build a home that will really improve their
push for community involvement or health education. These projects quality of life. There are an estimated 150,000 people in Costa Rica
make a real difference to underprivileged children in Rio, but due to who live in sub-standard housing and you could be part of the ongoing
under-funding, volunteers are needed to help carry on the good work. efforts to improve this.

The Experience
The Experience
“This has been the most rewarding and memorable experience. It’s
“Though full of nerves when I landed in Costa Rica, as the days slipped
amazing how much of an immediate effect a volunteer’s presence has
by, I started to make some true friends, not only with the volunteers but
on the children’s spirits. From teaching and talking with them, it’s clear
also with many of the local people. The familes’ reactions as they saw
that they have so much to offer.” Arpan Chakravarti
their homes being built were wonderful and truly satisfying.”
Richard Smith
Fact file Fact file
Location type: Cosmopolitan city Meals: Self-catering Location type: Town/rural Meals: Three meals a day
included
Activities: Wide range, including Included in this project: Activities: Building work with
recreational activities, music, • TEFL certification members of the community Included in this project:
dance, arts and crafts, sports, • Airport pick-up • Airport pick-up
Resources: All the necessary
theatre workshops, helping with • Orientation • Orientation
materials are provided. Hard hats
food preparation and generally • 24/7 support from local • 24/7 support from i-to-i staff
and gloves are in short supply,
assisting with educational i-to-i staff • Accommodation and meals
so volunteers may want to bring
development • Accommodation
their own

Premier Accommodation
Resources: Adequate, but

Premier Accommodation is available on this project.
Accommodation:
volunteers will need to be creative is available on this project. Call +353 (0)58 40050 or check
Homestay
Call +353 (0)58 40050 or check out page 6 for more information.
Accommodation: out page 6 for more information.
Volunteer house, shared rooms



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