What to Expect?

Costa Rica is located in Central America, south of Nicaragua and north of Panama. The Atlantic Ocean is on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west, meaning Costa Rica is lined with miles of beautiful beachfront. There are two main seasons in Costa Rica: rainy (sunny mornings, some rain most afternoons; May through November) and dry (warm, sunny, occasional rain; December through April); however, it has a variety of microclimates and terrains allowing visitors to choose between warm, tropical beach settings or cool, lush mountainous regions.

Costa Ricans (locally called Ticos) have been known to be one of the happiest people in the world—their hospitality being a specialty. Pura Vida which literally means Pure Life is the national slogan of Costa Rica and completely sums up the country’s lifestyle and philosophy. They are well-mannered, hard working, and are generally willing to offer help to visitors that are lost, or just a polite explanation of the traditions to make visitors’ stay as pleasant as possible. It is said that Ticos are the best asset to the nation and when visitors experience their friendliness and spontaneity, they usually agree.

Volunteer teachers will participate in a 3-5 days orientation at our office in Costa Rica’s capital city, San José, and upon finishing the induction week our volunteers will be taken to their respective teaching communities. Volunteer teachers will live with wonderful host families in rural and urban communities throughout the country during their volunteer work. They will be responsible for teaching English classes approximately 20 hours/week and preparing approximately 20 hours/week. What you will gain: - Competitive multicultural, international, and professional experience - Personal sense of achievement and satisfaction - The opportunity to change and make a positive impact in the lives of others!