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Please carefully check the fees listed by competitive agencies. Even with their advertised discounts and special offers, because they add on other fees (often $100 or more), our total cost will (almost) always be less. Through us you pay what you would pay by registering directly with the school.
Volunteering at Intercultura
Intercultura of Heredia, Costa Rica, has a wonderful program for volunteers.
There are several volunteer projects to choose from. Many positions ask for a minimum time commitment (often at least one month), and may require students to cover their own room and board. Relevant work experience and/or degree may also be necessary. Most positions are set up after your arrival in Costa Rica so that you may first be interviewed by your chosen organization.
Typical positions include the following:
- Social work, counseling and administrative support in women's development centers and anti-abuse shelters.
- Teaching English, providing educational support and organizing creative activities / sports in orphanages and drug rehabilitation centers.
- Teaching general subjects and/or English in a bilingual primary school in Heredia.
- Trail maintenance, biological studies, construction, beach patrol and administrative support in national parks, reserves and turtle protection entities.
- Radio production and administrative support in a city radio station.
- First aid, paramedic and office work at the Red Cross.
- Cleaning, caring for and exercising animals at the local shelter.
