Get AMPED Abroad: Volunteer or Intern in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

Atenas

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: First and third Monday of each month

Description: Volunteer/Internship opportunities in/near Atenas Costa Rica are available in the following areas:
- Children's Orphanage/Daycare
- Environmental Conservation
- Geriatric Care (Elderly)
- Healthcare/Medicine
- Pet Rescue
- Special Needs
- Teaching English
- Teenage Boys Orphanage
- Turtle Conservation
- Women's Cooperative

* Note: Staff is still working to write the project descriptions for posting on the website. However; we are accepting applications for Costa Rica.

In the meantime, please feel free to contact us for more detailed information about our projects in Costa Rica.

Highlights: Program fee includes:
- Project set-up
- Project oversight
- Airport pick-up and/or drop-off
- Orientation
- Three meals per day
- Host family accommodations (except conservation projects, which are usually more of a bungalow style dwelling)
- Spanish lessons are available for 80 dollars/week. (Fees are subject to change)

Qualifications:
- Volunteers (for most projects) must be at least 18 years of age.
- Interns must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least 60 hours of college course credit.
- Participants must provide proof of travel insurance prior to departure in conformance with AMPED Abroad's minimum coverage requirements.
- A 250 dollars non-refundable application fee is required.

There is also a 250 dollars non-refundable application fee.

Note: Emergency evacuation services are limited to administrative/logistical support from AMPED Abroad and its in-country partners.

Salary / Pay: NA

Experience Required: yes

While most projects do not require any previous experience, there are some projects where such requirements may exist.

Typical Volunteer: The average age range is 18-26. Depending on the time of year, summer months being the busiest, there are usually 2-3 volunteers per host family stay and per project placement. Note: Groups are self-organized and are not pre-arranged by AMPED Abroad. Participants traveling as a group may opt for a project as a group project. Please contact our staff for more information.

Age Range: Minimum age is 18. Persons over 60 must provide a letter from their doctor.

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network

Year Founded: 2008