Costa Rica Volunteer Vacation!

Costa Rica Volunteer Vacation!

They don’t have the money to buy gifts for their children, or to prepare the delicious holiday foods that are traditional to their country. For many who live in poverty, the holidays are a sad and empty time for them.

Spread festive cheer to people in need as a holiday volunteer in Costa Rica! You’ll be fixing up a low-income childcare center, then volunteering with the kids playing sports and games. You’ll throw a fun holiday party for the kids, the only celebration many of them will have this 2019 holiday season.

Contact Global Crossroad today to learn more about spreading holiday cheer in Costa Rica!

Skills and Qualifications

There are no specific qualifications to join this unique holiday project. You’ll need to be ready to spread holiday cheer, give back to others, and make this holiday season a joyful one for the poor communities of Costa Rica. To protect the vulnerable children involved in this program, you’ll need to undergo a background check.

Speaking Spanish will help you connect with the kids you are helping celebrate, but it is not required. If you’d like to work on your Spanish before heading off to become a holiday volunteer in Costa Rica, speak to us about enrolling in a language program and learn while you travel!

Costa Rica Volunteer Vacation: Dates and Fees

Dates: Volunteer in Costa Rica

All volunteer programs in Costa Rica start every Monday of each month. However, if there is travel constrains, you can start any project on any day.

Fees: Volunteer In Costa Rica

Global Crossroad is committed to offering the most affordable and highest quality volunteering programs in Costa Rica. We strive to keep our costs low. The humanitarian side of the business is our passion.

Global Crossroad's volunteer program in Costa Rica application and registration fee cost US $299. The application fee covers the cost of advertising, program promotion, and office expenses (rent, utilities, and staff salaries in USA office).

In addition to the application fee, you are required to pay a weekly program fee. You will pay your weekly fee directly to the country coordinator, who in turn will allocate it to your host family, project and other in-country support we offer to our volunteers. This way, the fees that you pay will benefit those who rightfully deserve them, and not for company profit.

The volunteering overseas in Costa Rica program fees will cover expenses that will begin on the first day of the program (usually the first or third Monday of the month) to the last day of the program. If you arrive before the first day of the program or you decide you stay beyond your program’s last day, you will be responsible for the additional expenses, which would typically be around $30 a day for room and meals at a hostel.

Costa Rica Volunteer Vacation: FAQs:

Before you hop a plane for a holiday in Costa Rica, you probably have a few questions. Here’s some helpful info to give you some answers:

Arrival and Departure

You’ll fly into Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica. Your airport pickup is included in your volunteer fee, and we’ll have someone waiting for you when you land who will take you safely to your accommodations.

When you complete your holiday volunteer program in Costa Rica, you will need to arrange your own departure transportation as it is not included in your volunteer fee. Just speak to the local project staff if you need advice on booking a taxi to the airport.

Visa

You may be eligible to simply ask for a visa stamp after your arrival at the airport in San Jose. However, do your research to learn the requirements for your home country.

Most volunteers will be eligible for a 90-day tourist visa. You should know you will need to provide proof of onward travel. If you have a round trip ticket, this will serve as all the proof you need. Research the visa requirements at the official Immigration site of Costa Rica:

Vaccination

You don’t want your holiday spoiled by an unforeseen illness, so protect yourself by getting up to date on your vaccines at least a few weeks before you go. Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your trip.  

You should be up to date on your routine vaccines, as well as Hepatitis A & B and Typhoid. can also find information on CDC website.

Why volunteer in Costa Rica in vacation?

Spread holiday cheer where it’s needed most

These poor children and elderly people wouldn’t have any kind of celebration at all if it weren’t for the kindness and generosity of international volunteers like yourself. Give these deserving people the kind of holiday they’ve always dreamed of!

Focus on giving and getting

The holiday season can become so materialistic and focused on spending money buying and getting gifts. This year, spend your holiday dollars on brightening the lives of people who need your help, instead.

Experience Costa Rica’s rich holiday traditions

Volunteer your vacation in Costa Rica and embrace all the beautiful local traditions they have at this time of year. From handcrafted tamales cooked on an open fire and wrapped in banana leaves to the paper lanterns children craft to the astonishing Dia de La Luz, a parade of lights, holidays in Costa Rica are a true celebration!

Spend the holiday with like-minded new friends

You’ll be joined on this adventure with other volunteers from all over the world who want to make a difference just as much as you do. Make friendships this holiday season that could last a lifetime!

Contact Global Crossroad today to learn more about spreading holiday cheer to people in need in Costa Rica!

Other Volunteer Opportunities Available in Costa Rica:

No matter your passion or interests, we offer a variety of life-changing, volunteer programs in Costa Rica such as
childcare,
medical,
teaching,
conservation and environment,
construction and much more. 

For more information on our exciting programs in Costa Rica, contact us today.