The work can get physical tiring and volunteers will need to be in good physical conditions. There will be plenty of breaks and volunteers can work at their own pace. You will be working in deprived areas and helping build classrooms or repairing buildings.
Volunteer Construction Project in Costa Rica generally focus on building and repairing homes and classrooms for orphaned children. Activities include normal worksite tasks like manual digging and removing dirt, physical supply movement, mixing cement, plastering, painting, cleaning and various other tasks.
A construction project workweek is normally Monday – Friday from 8- 12:00 pm and 2- 4:00 pm. Project needs, weather and construction schedules might alter the schedule. Work is organized by a local supervisor and s/he is a volunteer’s point of contact.
Construction labor is very physical in nature so volunteers need to be physically healthy. General worksite knowledge is important. A basic/intermediate fluency in Spanish is preferred to enable ease of worksite communications, but Spanish fluency is not mandatory. If you cannot speak Spanish, we recommend enrolling in our Spanish Language Studies program
Global Crossroad’s volunteer in Costa Rica projects are located in and around San Jose and nearby areas. Each location offers a different vibe with San Jose full of urban experiences and other areas offering more of a village feel. Both cities in our Costa Rica program place volunteers adjacent to the activities for which Costa Rica is famous: zip lining in the rainforest, exploring the lush jungle and its biodiversity, lounging on a beach or sipping most excellent coffee.
San José is Costa Rica’s lively and animated capital city and is considered a gateway to the coasts of the Pacific and Caribbean, as well as the rainforests. San José is not a coastal town, but located in the Central Valley and has a population of 1.2 million people. The city is positioned between three volcanoes at 1,150 meters (3,773 feet). It has a very modern and urban feel. Visitors can enjoy diverse architecture including modern and colonial. San José is a cosmopolitan city and serves up an entertaining nightlife scene, theater, tourism and shopping. The city vibe maintains a remarkable balance between fast-paced and laid-back.
