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Last replied
23 Apr 2024
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Description
We are a family of four living in Costa Rica. I have three children, my son is 10 and my daughters are 9&7. We live on Lake Arenal in the beautiful, lush rainforest. I am currently venturing into a project to create a nature inspired school for the community of Lake Arenal. I am currently looking for volunteers. to assist with building the school gardens and to assist as as teachers, guides, and or camp instructors and or teacher assistants. I am open to whatever beautiful gifts a person has to bring forth to the school. The volunteer will have room and board in a comfortable living space.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Lake Arenal is in the beautiful mountains of Costa Rica. We are 40 min away from La Fortuna, home of the volcanic hot springs and 1 hour from the pacific coast.
There is a bus stop, restaurant and Grocery store in walking distance from the house.
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Help
I am currently venturing into a project to create a nature inspired school for the community of Lake Arenal. I am looking for volunteers to assist in the following areas: Landscape design, Permaculture, Architecture and Design, Teachers, teacher assistants, camp counselors . The school will incorporate different learning modalities such as Montessori and Waldorf systems of education. We are seeking out persons with any experience teaching these types of educational systems, or with garden and or construction skills. The volunteer will have room and board.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We are an English speaking family studying Spanish and looking to learn German as well.
Accommodation
A house with a private bedroom /bathroom
What else ...
Local attractions are the Volcanic hot springs, the town of Nuevo Arenal and Tilaran. Travel is one hour to Liberia airport and the pacific cost
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
I intended to spend 2 weeks and ended up staying for almost 3 months!
Tressa is an incredible person with a wonderful heart. I really felt like I was part of the family!
The work was great, for the first couple of weeks I helped with entertaining the kids and some chores around the house, after that I was… read more
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I intended to spend 2 weeks and ended up staying for almost 3 months!
Tressa is an incredible person with a wonderful heart. I really felt like I was part of the family!
The work was great, for the first couple of weeks I helped with entertaining the kids and some chores around the house, after that I was… read more
