In many low-income Costa Rican families, both parents need to work full-time in order to provide enough income for their family. Day care centers offer care and education for children, while their parents are at work. These centers reach out to several hundreds of children from surrounding areas. The kids come from various backgrounds, ranging from extreme poverty to middle class homes.
Our partner schools in Costa Rica are usually flexible with work schedules, allowing participants to work full-time or part-time. Although volunteers from abroad are not required to have special skills or a professional background in education, they need to be able to work independently and proactively, demonstrating extensive initiative and creativity.
Many children, especially those who live in unstable environments, and suffer physical and/or psychological abuse, are considered to be at risk. Children’s homes give these children a temporary place to live, while their parents undergo counselling or treatment. If the domestic situation cannot be improved, the children are moved to a permanent children’s home and might be given into adoption.
Although the institutions where we place our volunteers are quite flexible with work schedules, you are encouraged to volunteer all day to build personal relationships with the children. However, half-day volunteer positions alongside a Spanish course are also available. Although volunteers don’t need to have special skills or experience working with kids, it is very important that you are able to work independently and proactively.
On the long and beautiful sandy beaches between Quepos and Dominical on the Pacific coast in Costa Rica not only sea turtles have their nesting sites, the subtropical forests along the beautiful coast are also home to sloths. These cute animals are among the characteristic species of Costa Rica.
The facilities where our volunteers work are non-profit organizations. They often lack professional staff and sufficient financial means to be able to work properly. Volunteers, especially those with previous therapeutic training, are urgently needed to help care for the children and to support the teachers during the lessons.
As an Au Pair in Chile you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in Latin American culture and become part of society by living in a family with children. As an Au Pair in Chile you will not only have unforgettable moments, but also develop self-reliance and self-esteem, and you can grow personally and make new friends.
Uruguay is not among the most visited countries in South America, which is actually a pity, because it offers countless beaches, an adventurous countryside, amazing wildlife, and friendly locals. The country is home to many farmers on their haciendas, which are typically horse farms or cattle ranches.
This is a perfect project for dog lovers who dream of coming to Argentina. You will get involved in animal welfare while rescuing and rehabilitating stray dogs. The local team works hard to provide a temporary safe home for the rescued dogs until animal-loving families may adopt them.
The main objective of this project is to offer the children a comprehensive and supportive daycare, assuring that their educational, nutritional, and psychological needs are met. Despite the lack of resources, including educational materials, the institution has managed to create a friendly and nurturing environment for the children to enjoy and carry out productive activities throughout the day.