This is a privately run nursery with a mission to provide bi-lingual education to local and expat children that are under the age of 5 and living in Samara. This is a unique project that is based on the principle that when children hear two languages before the age of 5, they are able to process both languages as their first language. The mission of the school is to offer an integrated bilingual education and to stimulate the development of the student’s potential to become responsible, enterprising, positive, and open-minded.

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Where will I be volunteering?

You will be working in Sámara, a small beach town located in Costa Rica's North-Eastern Pacific Coast, in the Guanacaste province. Because of its laid-back culture, the town is a popular destination for Costa Ricans on holiday. Apart from vacation periods such as Christmas, Easter, public holidays etc., the town is somewhat quiet. However, because of the Spanish language school, there are always a number of foreign students in the area giving Samará the feel of a small university town.

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What will I be doing?

Your main duties at the bilingual nursery will be:

  • Assist teachers in classroom activities
  • Promote the development of the children through a bilingual environment
  • Assist with tuning fine motor skills through creativity
  • Help develop gross motor skills through active games
  • Work with the children’s perceptive-cognoscitive areas

What is required to volunteer on this project?

  • Language Requirement: Basic Spanish
    If you are interested in learning more Spanish, we offer Spanish Language Courses that can be taken prior to project placement.
  • Must be 18 years or older.

What will my schedule be like?

uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. The schedule for the nursery is 8.00-12.00 and 1.00-3.00. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.

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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?

There is no phone or internet access in your accommodation, however you will find internet cafes and public phones scattered all over town.

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What can I do in my free time?

uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Costa Rica and all it has to offer.

Great weekend trips include:

  • Arenal Volcano National Park in La Fortuna
  • Póas Volcano National Park in Cartago
  • Canopy tours in Monteverde
  • Museums in San José
  • Rafting on the Pacuare River in Turriabla
  • Surfing in Jacó, Puerto Viejo, Tamarindo, and Montezuma
  • Program Name: Volunteer Costa Rica
  • Project Name: Volunteer to Teach in a Bilingual Nursery in Costa Rica
  • Project Category: Care and Community
  • Project Location: Samara
  • Program Fee: A 2 week experience starts from $997; add $150 for each additional week
  • Program fees include:
    • Airport Pickup Service
    • Welcome Orientation and debriefing
    • A volunteer project
    • Accommodation
    • Meals
    • Volunteer Activities
    • Project Donation
    • The best in-country coordination support
    • 24/7 emergency hot line
    • Letter of Recommendation
    • Certificate
    • Travel Insurance Coverage: Read Full Policy Details
  • Items not included: Flights, travel insurance, vaccinations, visa costs, personal expenses, and any other expense not listed above

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  • Project Transport Arrangements: Child Care Center is located very near by the Home stay (15 Minutes Walk)
  • Suggested transportation budget: None (does not include weekend travel expenses)
  • Working Schedule: Monday through Thursday; 4-6 hours per day
  • Project Closed Dates:
    • Easter Week
    • First two full weeks of July
    • Mid December to mid February
      • Plus local national holidays as shown in your Volunteer Handbook
  • Language Requirement: Basic Spanish
  • Accommodation Type: Home Stay
  • Meals: 2 Meals Breakfast and Dinner; Monday to Friday
  • Start dates: Fortnightly, on Fridays
  • Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
  • Minimum age: 18
  • Minimum project length: 2 Weeks
  • Maximum project length: 52 Weeks
  • Maximum number of volunteers: 3
  • Resume or CV required: No

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