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Join, teach and transform ⭐️🫶

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The experience

We are looking for volunteers with heart, commitment, and joy in sharing with children who want to contribute to child development through experiences filled with play, learning, and affection. We are always creating meaningful activities, so we need people with initiative, empathy, and a real desire to get involved and make a difference in the lives of the little ones.


What you offer

5 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 50 One time

Fee pays for: Donation to project

Description: It is intended for the purchase of educational materials and for organizing activities and celebrations (Christmas, birthday parties, Children's Day) for children. Or if you wish you can donate supplies. It is voluntary and does not affect the selection


What you get

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.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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 Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

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


Requirements

Beginner Spanish

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Would you like to volunteer at Educa Kids?

We are looking for energetic, proactive people who love working with children and want to have a meaningful experience supporting recreational, educational, and day-to-day activities.

What will you do?

Accompany the children in workshops, games, and activities, and support the team in organizing spaces and materials.

What are we looking for?

Responsible, positive people with a desire to collaborate as a team.

Experience:

We offer shared housing in a natural setting, ideal for those who enjoy living together, nature, and cultural exchange.

If you want to contribute your time and make a difference, this is your place.

Write to us for more information.


Activities & Shift

Upon arriving at Educa Kids, you will receive a welcome kit prepared with much care, which will include small gifts, products, and surprises from Costa Rican ventures. 🌿✨

We want to give you a warm welcome, share a bit of our culture, and help you discover local ventures during your stay with us. 🥰

You will accompany the children in workshops, games, and day-to-day activities, in addition to supporting the organization of materials and spaces.

The schedule is Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, it is organized according to a schedule of approximately 25 hours per week, distributed according to the team's needs.

We also greatly value initiative, so volunteers can propose and lead activities. We love receiving new ideas that enrich the children's experience.


Rules

Volunteer Rules at Educa Kids

To ensure the well-being of the children and a good coexistence, it's important to consider:

Commitment and punctuality

Respect the hours Monday to Friday. Permissions to be absent on Fridays or Mondays for personal trips are not granted.
In case of unforeseen events, notify in advance.

Treatment of the children

Always maintain a respectful, patient, and positive attitude.
It's important to show affection, but also to set appropriate boundaries.
Inappropriate language or behaviors are not allowed.

Responsibility and teamwork

Fulfill the assigned activities and ensure the safety of the children.
Take care of materials and spaces, keeping them tidy.
Work together with the team and other volunteers.