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Costa Rica - Social Work Internships

by: GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

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While Costa Rica has a very high literacy rate and has a very strong tourism industry, there are also quite large impoverished and at-risk communities. This project aims to send volunteers into these communities to help them achieve their goals. There are a variety of projects in different fields volunteers can choose from such as helping with women’s issues, child welfare, health care or educatio...

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Program Highlights

Live and volunteer in the vibrant city of San Jose

Gain experience in the field of social work

Work with disadvantaged communities in the San Jose area

Make friends with fellow volunteers

Visit the beaches, rainforests and other amazing sights of Costa Rica during free time

Quick Details

Locations
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Education
  • Health Education
  • Social Work
  • Women
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Intern Abroad ProgramTop Rated Provider 2023 - Notable MentionInnovation in Sustainability Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.73

Total Reviews

3

Awesome experience!

by: McKenzie DelaneyProgram: Costa Rica - Social Work Internships
10

My personal experience was absolutely incredible, to say the least. I found joy in every single aspect of my journey. I am very thankful for the staff at the program for being so helpful with my Spanish. I am also very pleased with my first host-family experience, and I am looking forward to participating in more international volunteer projects that model this one. I enjoyed being able to work directly with employees and beneficiaries. I was not discriminated against for being a volunteer; h...

Absolutely incredible

by: McKenzie DelaneyProgram: Costa Rica - Social Work Internships
10

My personal experience was absolutely incredible, to say the least. I found joy in every single aspect of my journey. I am very thankful for the staff at the program for being so helpful with my Spanish. I am also very pleased with my first host-family experience, and I am looking forward to participating in more international volunteer projects that model this one. I enjoyed being able to work directly with employees and beneficiaries. I was not discriminated against for being a volunteer; h...

Pura Vida in Costa Rica

by: LesleyProgram: Costa Rica - Social Work Internships
9

Such a beautiful country and such a great way to see it. My time there exceeded my expectations and provided me with a cultural experience that one can't get as a tourist. I felt like a contributing member of society there and living with a host family only made it better. Everything went smoothly, right from my first email inquiry, to booking the trip, to arriving and being met at the airport, being welcomed by my host family with open arms and oriented to the city and program. I was able t...

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Cooking
  • Dancing
  • Hiking

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • 1 Year
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Disciplinary Clearance Form
  • Online Application

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