We are a community-developed; non-profit education center. It was developed and is run by local community members. The center provides English as a Foreign Language classes to students of all ages.
All positions are volunteer English teaching positions. Volunteers teach approximately 15-20 hours per week and are responsible for planning their own lessons. Volunteers should have experience teaching EFL/ESL or another subject; an EFL/ESL certification; and/or a degree in education.
Volunteers get room and board in the home of a local family for US$250 a month. Room and board includes housing; three meals per day; and basic amenities such as laundry and cleaning. Because we are a community-based; non-profit entity; we cannot provide a salary or stipend for our volunteers. Living with a local family provides volunteers an opportunity to become part of the local community; experience Costa Rican daily customs and lifestyles; learn Spanish; and participate in a cultural exchange.
While your primary role will be teaching English; you will also have the opportunity to develop other projects. In the past; our volunteers have built community gardens; taught dance classes; and formed a children’s choir.
Our community is located in the beautiful Zona de Los Santos; Costa Rica; about two hours south from San Jose (the capitol) in the heart of the coffee growing region of Costa Rica. We are surrounded by beautiful mountains; national forest reserves; and some of the best bird-watching in the world.
We are interviewing candidates on a rolling basis. We ask that all volunteers commit to a minimum of three months; but volunteers available for longer stays (6 months or more) are highly preferred and will be given preference.
Our program does provide:
The volunteer is responsible for his/her flight in and out of Costa Rica for the duration of his/her stay; and of buying a travelling insurance that will last for the entirety of their stay.
To apply; email info@copeylearningcenter.org with your resume; cover letter; and two references. You will also be required to provide a copy of your criminal record before the interview.
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Zona de Los Santos; a mountainous region two hours south of San José
Year round
3 months minimum; but volunteers available for longer stays (6 months or more) are highly preferred and will be given preference
Adults of both sexes 18+
Native English Speaker; some knowledge of Spanish; undergraduate or graduate degree in education (or related) and/or ESL/EFL certification and/or 1 year-plus experience lesson planning and teaching English; experience teaching and working with children or teenagers; willingness to integrate with the local community and live with a local host family; must be resourceful; flexible and independent (both in working and living arrangements); commitment to service and volunteerism; should be computer savvy; able to use the internet; Facebook; etc.
Because we are community-based; there is no fee to volunteer with us nor can we offer a salary or health insurance. Volunteers get room and board in the home of a local family for US$250 a month. Room and board includes housing; three meals per day; and basic amenities such as laundry and cleaning. Because we are a community-based; non-profit entity; we cannot provide a salary or stipend for our volunteers. Volunteers receive an airport pick-up and drop-off.
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