Internship in Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Term: Throughout the year
Dates: Throughout the year, every 1st or 3rd Monday of each month
Description:
Our internship program in Costa Rica provides participants the chance to improve their Spanish and distinguish their resumes by assisting local healthcare or veterinary professionals, providing help and support to jobless or abused families, or teaching English at local schools. Program participants will also have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Tico culture and pura vida, the relaxing way of life that has made Costa Rica famous.
Highlights:
Accommodations:
During their internships, participants will live with a Costa Rican family either by themselves or with a group of other volunteers. Participants will be provided with 2-3 meals a day and laundry service. Living with a host family will give participants an invaluable insight into the "real" Costa Rica. ** A handful of internships offer on-site living instead of home stay accommodations. Language Classes:
To those who need them, optional language classes are available. These classes are held prior to starting the internship and are usually one-on-one sessions with a personal tutor. They cost an additional USD400/ week and include home-stay accommodations and meals. Classes are a great way to be introduced to a new country and improve participants' Spanish skills. Internship placements:
We have internship placements throughout Costa Rica. Below is a brief sample of the kinds of placements and locations we offer. To see the complete list with explanations of each position, please visit our website. If participants are interested in interning in an area they don't see below, they are welcome to consult with an AIDE coordinator. We do our best to accommodate all requests. Health Care
* Paramedical Assistant
* Clinical Medicine
* Physical Therapy and Special Education
* Breast Cancer Foundation Veterinary Science/Zoology
* Veterinary Care - Wild Animals
* Veterinary Care Domestic Animals Psychology and Social Work
* Family Development
* Educating and Empowering Young Women
* Adult Occupational Therapy Law
* Legal Assistant Education
* Teacher's Assistant *** Please note that specific details, such as exact work hours and the type of work, can only be determined by expertise, skills, attitude, and Spanish fluency. Also, some programs do have special requirements that are needed to be accepted. Also Included
* Pre-departure orientation
* Guaranteed internship placement
* Visa assistance (if needed)
* Travel/Medical insurance
* Airport pick-up
* Transfer to your accommodations
* Arrival orientation
* One way transportation to the city of your internship placement
* Accommodations and meals
* Full-time local representative in Costa Rica
* 24/7 personal support
* Certificate of completion (upon request)
Qualifications:
* Participants must be at least 18 years of age
* Participants must be eligible to receive a tourist visa to Costa Rica * Other requirements may apply according to the internship position offered
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Intern Types :
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- Animal Sciences
- Ecology
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
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- Field-Study
- Forestry
- Health Sciences
- Law
- Medicine
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- Psychology
- Social Work
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
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Cost Include Description:
1 month: USD 2,000
2 months: USD 2,600
3 months: USD 3,200
Additional Week(s): USD 150Language Classes Fees
1 week: USD 400
2 weeks: USD 800
3 weeks: USD 1,200
AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations contributed in excess of the fair market value of the services you receive from AIDE may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser for more information.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Letters of Reference
- Phone Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
AIDE 's Mission Statement: Through education and the exchange of ideas and people across borders, AIDE will build a worldwide community of global citizens who will be part of an ongoing intercultural conversation. AIDE will be a catalyst for change in the world by building bridges between individuals from diverse cultures.
Year Founded: 1992
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