Build homes for underprivileged families in Costa Rica
Interested in building futures?
If you want to immerse yourself in the laidback Costa Rican culture while making a real difference to the lives of local people, this project is just the thing.
Activities: Building,Community Development Countries: Costa Rica Dates: various dates available, see http://www.i-to-i.com/volunteer-projects/build-homes-in-costa-rica.html for all dates available Length: 1-12 weeks Price: $1,130.00
If you want to immerse yourself in the laidback Costa Rican culture while making a real difference to the lives of local people, this project is just the thing. You’ll have the chance to work closely with Costa Rican families as you help them to build a home that will really improve their quality of life. There are an estimated 150,000 people in Costa Rica who live in sub-standard housing that doesn't have adequate sanitation or safe weather protection. By working with our partner project you could help our ongoing efforts to help improve this situation and make friends for life in the process.
Fast Facts
Project Information
Project Duration: Min 1 week - Max 12 weeks
Project Costs: US$ 1130.00 for 1 week, US$ 260.00 for every week thereafter
Location of project:Various locations within San Ramon; sometimes further afield according to the needs of the project
Arrival Airport:San Jose (airport code SJO)
Activities:Assisting the local community with all aspects of building and renovating homes
Working Hours:Flexible; Monday to Friday up to 8 hours a day, all other time is free.
Getting to the project:Dependent on location; up to 1 hour bus ride (budget approximately US$15 per week)
Requirements:Minimum Age 17
Others:Semana Santa (Latin America Holy week) will be from April 3rd to 12th 2009 and March 26th to April 4th 2010, you may have some disruptions to the placement during this time
What's Included
Accommodation:Shared room in homestay
Food:All meals
Airport Pickup:Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
Training:In-country orientation
Support:Pre-departure helpdesk, local in-country team and 24 hour emergency support
What's not included
Flights, Insurance, Visas, Return Airport transfer, Local Transport