High School Volunteer Abroad - Costa Rica
Costa Rica
- Central Pacific Coast:
Santa Ana
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 3 weeks: July 20 to August 9, 2008
Description:
Don't just travel this summer! Make a difference in the lives of others and your own! Global Leadership Adventures (GLA) offers high school students around the world innovative international summer adventures that instill values of leadership. The unique GLA Experience is offered in Brazil, Costa Rica and Cape Town, South Africa and consists of a combination of: * Meaningful community service
* Seminars about the history and culture of the country
* Fun and exciting excursions
* Learn first hand about the local culture
* Language lessons
* An international student body These program components build off of one another to provide students with a deeper exploration of a country and a greater understanding of the world around them. In essence, The GLA Experience changes lives by enabling students to safely explore new cultures, serve communities in-need, and challenge themselves with new ways of thinking.
Highlights:
* Volunteer with grassroots development organizations
* Learn about Nobel-prize winning President Aries and the Central American peace process.
* Hike up volcanoes and explore lush rainforests
* Learn Latin dance.
* Improve your Spanish
* Debate global issues with peers from around the world
Cost in US$: Inquire for more information
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Cost Includes :
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- Emergency evacuation services
- Excursions
- Food
- Housing
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- In-country staff support
- Language instruction
- Medical insurance
- Pre-departure orientation/Training
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- Registration fees
- Travel while in host country
- Written materials pre-departure
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Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- academic reinforcement
- athletics
- childcare/children
- community development
- culture
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- English teaching
- orphans
- planting
- primary education
- restoration
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- secondary education
- street kids
- teaching
- volunteering
- youth development
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Typical Volunteer: Outstanding high school students between the ages of 15-18.
Age Range: 15-18
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi,
South African
and World Wide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 10
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
Global Leadership Adventures's Mission Statement: To empower students to be agents of positive change across borders
Year Founded: 2004
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