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Prepare breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for the children.
Follow the menu established by Educa Kids.
Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and in good condition.
Wash and organize utensils and containers.
Ensure proper handling and hygiene of food.
18 hours of help per week
Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Amount: US$ 25 One time
Fee pays for: Donation to project
Description: The contribution fee is $25 per volunteer, as a one-time contribution to the project. This amount is allocated to support the needs and materials that we use at Educa Kids to provide a better experience for the children and to keep the project running.
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate Spanish
Between 20 and 43 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Scheduling will be organized according to the center's needs, but generally the support is provided from Monday to Friday for approximately 5 hours per day.
Weekends are free.
We are looking for a person who can commit to the agreed schedule and who has responsibility and punctuality, since feeding the children is an important part of the center's daily routine.
🍽️ Food
The meals prepared are mainly for the children of Educa Kids and are part of the menu established by the center.
The volunteer also receives breakfast, lunch and a snack during their shift, sharing the same menu that is offered to the children.
We do not have the possibility to prepare vegetarian, vegan, or special diets individually.
💛 Contribution to the project
To participate in our program we require a one-time fee of $25 per volunteer, which corresponds to a contribution to the project.
This contribution helps us cover needs, materials and resources used at Educa Kids.
🌱 What we look for in the person?
It is not essential that they have professional culinary training. However, it is important that:
They have experience or ease in cooking.
They are organized and responsible.
They enjoy working in an environment related to children.
They are careful with hygiene and handling of foods.
They have initiative.
They can work independently once they know our dynamics.
They are punctual and committed.
They are willing to adapt to our menu and way of working.
🌎 An exchange experience
In addition to collaborating in the kitchen, the person will have the opportunity to learn about Costa Rican culture, live in a rural environment and share with the Educa Kids team.
For us, volunteering is a cultural exchange and collaboration. The person contributes their time and their skills to the project and, in return, experiences a different life, gets to know our community and becomes part of our day to day.
We aim that whoever takes this role feels part of the team and can contribute from their knowledge and experience. 💚
🍳 Activities and shifts
The volunteer will mainly be responsible for supporting the kitchen area of Educa Kids Horquetas. The activities are organized according to the children's feeding schedule.
Morning shift – 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Preparation and serving of breakfast.
Organization and cleaning of the kitchen after breakfast.
Preparation of ingredients for lunch.
Preparation of lunch according to the established menu.
Support in the service and distribution of the foods.
Cleaning and organization of utensils and work area.
1. Punctuality and responsibility
Respect the agreed schedule and communicate in advance any situation that prevents attendance or fulfilling the shift.
2. Personal hygiene
Maintain adequate personal hygiene and use clean and appropriate clothing to work in the kitchen. Keep hair tied back during food preparation.
3. Handling of foods
Follow Educa Kids' guidelines on preparation, storage and handling of the foods. Do not prepare foods in a way different from the established menu without authorization.
4. Organization and cleanliness
Cleaning is part of the job. The person must leave the kitchen, utensils, surfaces and areas used after each preparation clean and organized.
5. Care of the foods
Use foods responsibly and avoid waste. Any food that shows any anomaly should be reported before using it.
