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Volunteer in Central America
Cross-Cultural Solutions: Volunteer Abroad for the Experience of a Lifetime!
Work side-by-side with local people, connect with others from around the world and have time for personal adventures. In-country staff welcome you to the CCS Home-Base and ensure that all of your needs are met – from safety and lodging to perspectives and insight about the local culture. Programs operate in Guatemala (Guatemala City), Costa Rica (San Carlos and Cartago), Peru (Ayacucho and Lima) and Brazil (Salvador).
Dates Offered: Choose from start dates year-round and lengths-of-stay from 1-12 weeks.
Contact: Cross-Cultural Solutions, 2 Clinton Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801; Tel: 800.380.4777 or 914.632.0022; in the UK call 0845 458 2781/2782; other countries call +44 (0) 1273 666392; Fax: 914.632.8494;
Email: info@crossculturalsolutions.org
Website: www.crossculturalsolutions.org.
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How Will You Touch The World?
Volunteer Projects in Central America - Belize and Mexico
REAL projects….REAL experience! Your development project is determined by matching your skills with the needs of the local community. Hands on service work, weekly adventures, homestays, and local culture and language classes create an unforgettable experience. Volunteer projects include: health care, environment, journalism, teaching, and human rights.
Dates: Programs start every month of the year and run from 2 – 26 weeks in duration.
Cost: Program fees are based on the location and duration of your volunteer project. Please inquire or visit our website for current pricing. ProWorld scholarships and many private scholarships are available. We also offer fundraising support.
Program fees support our host community economies in the forms of project materials purchases, local salaries, host family payments, and local purchases. Program fees include: full room and board, domestic transportation, 24 hour safety and medical services, local culture and language classes, and funding of development projects and internships. The program fee also includes multiple cultural and adventure activities.
Contact: ProWorld Headquarters, ProWorld Service Corps, 1215 Taylor Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
Tel: 877.733.7378 (toll free); 406.245.7348 (direct line). Fax: 406.252.3973.
Email: info@myproworld.org
Website: www.proworldvolunteers.org
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United Planet
Volunteer in Central America
United Planet's Quest Volunteer Abroad program offers you or your group a life-changing opportunity to interact with local communities through customized volunteer work, enriching activities, and home stays. Our programs in Central America run from 1 to 52 weeks and welcome volunteers of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds because we know that everyone has something to offer! Visit our website for more information on specific countries! |
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Cost: Varies according to country and length of stay.
Dates: Ongoing start dates.
Contact: United Planet, 11 Arlington St, Boston MA 02116, USA.
Tel.: 800-292-2316 or 617-267-7763.
Email: quest@unitedplanet.org
Website: www.unitedplanet.org |
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Volunteer in Central America
ELI partners with local organizations in Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Guatemala to match volunteers with local organizations in need of volunteers. All placements are made on an individual basis depending on the skills and goals of the volunteer, the needs of the organization, and the length of the program. Programs are available throughout the year for lengths of time varying from two weeks to six months. |
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Cost: Program fees start at $885. The cost will depend on the country and duration of the program. Program fees include airport pickup, accommodation, and meals.
Dates: Programs are available throughout the year and dates are flexible.
Contact: ELI, 1557 Ogden St. #5, Denver, CO 80218
Tel.: 303-321-8278
Email: info@eliabroad.org
Website: www.eliabroad.org |
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Volunteer on Environmental and Public Health Projects in Panama
Spend your summer as an AMIGOS Volunteer working, living, and learning with a host family in beautiful rural Coclé, Panama. Learn a new language and a new culture while promoting leadership skills, team-building, and youth empowerment through environmental activities. Partner with local youth to run camps for 5-12 year old children teaching environmental health. Collaborate with community members on the planning and implementation of a Community-based Initiative tailored to your community’s specific needs. |
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Dates: Summer, 06/30/2013 - Thu, 08/12/2013
Cost: The participation fee is $5,150. Scholarship and fundraising support is available.
The Participation Fee includes:
* Round-trip international airfare from your gateway city
* Food, lodging, and transportation in Latin America
* All project related supplies
* Training materials and workshops
* Veteran supervisory Project Staff
* 24-hour emergency On-Call Communications System during the program
* Supplemental short-term international medical insurance
Contact: Amigos de las Américas, 5618 Star Lane, Houston, Texas 77057.
Tel: (713) 782-5290
Email: info@amigoslink.org
Website: www.amigoslink.org
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Promote Youth Leadership Through Sports in Panama
Spend your summer as an AMIGOS Volunteer working, living, and learning with a host family in beautiful rural Azuero, Panama. Learn a new language and a new culture while promoting leadership skills, team-building, and youth empowerment through sports. Partner with local youth to run camps for 5-12 year old children. Collaborate with community members on the planning and implementation of a Community-based Initiative tailored to your community’s specific needs. |
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Cost: The participation fee is $5,150. Scholarship and fundraising support is available.
The Participation Fee includes:
* Round-trip international airfare from your gateway city
* Food, lodging, and transportation in Latin America
* All project related supplies
* Training materials and workshops
* Veteran supervisory Project Staff
* 24-hour emergency On-Call Communications System during the program
* Supplemental short-term international medical insurance
Contact: Amigos de las Américas, 5618 Star Lane, Houston, Texas 77057.
Tel: (713) 782-5290
Email: info@amigoslink.org
Website: www.amigoslink.org
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Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica from US$250
Affordable volunteer opportunities available in San Jose. Volunteers can participate in Teaching English, Caring for Children, Construction and Renovation,
Healthcare and Turtle Conservation. IVHQ sends over 5000 volunteer travelers
worldwide annually — one of the world's most popular volunteer placement organizations! |
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Cost: Program Fees start from US$250.
Dates: Programs start on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Duration: One week to six months.
Contact: International Volunteer HQ, PO Box 8273, New Plymouth, NEW ZEALAND
Tel.: +64 6 758 7949.
Email: volunteer@volunteerhq.org
Website: www.volunteerhq.org |
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Volunteer Placements throughout South and Central America with InterExchange Working Abroad
InterExchange Working Abroad offers volunteer placements in Costa Rica! Discover this amazing country first-hand by contributing to meaningful volunteer projects! Projects include working in national parks, assisting at a nonprofit for underprivileged child, supporting public school teachers,or working in a zoo.. Placements also include an optional two-week Spanish language course, host family or other housing, meals, cultural activities and more! InterExchange has over 40 years experience arranging cultural exchange programs.
Dates: Year-Round
Cost: $545 and up
Contact: InterExchange Working Abroad, 161 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10013.
Tel.: 212-924-0446; toll-free 1-800-597-3675.
Email: workabroad@interexchange.org
Website: www.interexchange.org/workingabroad
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Projects Abroad in Costa Rica
Projects Abroad is the world’s leading short-term international volunteer organization.
Projects start year-round and last from one week to a year. Opportunities exist in teaching, care, conservation, journalism and sports. Programs are for ages 16+. |
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Dates: Start any day you choose.
Cost: Please see our website for prices.
Contact: Projects Abroad, 80 Broad St, Floor 32, New York NY 10004.
Tel: US Toll-free 1 888 839 3535.
Email: info@projects-abroad.org
Website: www.projects-abroad.org |
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Worldteach
Volunteer in Costa Rica
WorldTeach volunteers teach English in elementary and middle schools in rural communities. Volunteers live with host families and placements are offered for one year or two months during the summer.
Contact: One Brattle Square, Suite 550, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA; tel. 857.259.6646 ext. 201, fax 857.259.6638, www.worldteach.org.
Email: info@worldteach.org
Website: www.worldteach.org
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EcoLogic Development Fund
Forwards relevant resumés from students and professionals (written in Spanish) to partner organizations in Central America, looking for interns and volunteers in the fields of conservation, community development, and social justice. Minimum attachment is normally 3 months in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Contact: info@ecologic.org; www.ecologic.org
Service Civil International Workcamps
SCI US is an exchange organization that sends volunteers on 2-3 week international work projects and long term 3-12 month opportunities in over 50 countries, including many in Central America. The $250 application fee covers lodging, meals, and minimal health insurance. SCI promotes voluntary service to impact social, environmental and humanitarian issues.
Visit: www.sci-ivs.org for an application.
Volunteer Latin America
Volunteer in Central America
Provides international volunteers with a comprehensive and affordable solution to finding volunteer work opportunities in Central and South America. You tell us where and what you would like to do and we will provide you with everything you need to get involved via your own personalised information pack. Our extensive knowledge of the region ensures you are unlikely to find some of the projects we offer elsewhere. Volunteer Latin America is not only a great source of affordable voluntary work but a means to finding some of the best schools to learn Spanish.
Contact: info@volunteerlatinamerica.com; www.volunteerlatinamerica.com
VolunteerSouthAmerica.Net
Free and Low-Cost Volunteering in Central America
Website lists free and low-cost volunteer opportunities in South and Central America. The site is designed for backpackers / independent travellers looking for a real volunteer experience abroad, without paying any middle-man or agency fees.
Contact: www.volunteersouthamerica.net
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