Program |
Duration |
Start/End Dates |
Tuition |
Availability |
More |
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| Semester Community Service Program - Spring | About 5 months | February 2012 - July 2012 | $9,000 | Closed | Read More + |
Age Range:
18 years 0 months - 25 years 0 monthsBirth Date Range:
02/03/87 - 02/03/94Travel Dates:
Jan 30-Feb 1, 2012 to July 2-5, 2012Application Deadline: September 30, 2011
Costa Rica Semester Community Service Program – Spring Departure
Spend an entire semester making in difference in the lush tropics of Costa Rica. Live with a host family while giving back in your local community and improving your Spanish language skills.
Costa Rica offers several amazing options for community service work. In the past, AFSers have worked mainly with social, health and education projects. From working on an organic farm to assisting park rangers in a National Reserve, AFS will work with your interests to find a fitting project. You will be working on this project 5 days a week.
After your arrival orientation, your group will receive 10 days of Spanish instruction. Although this program offers host family accommodations, you may have to live onsite at your community project for extended periods.
Your local chapter may organize activities throughout the semester, which may include parties or excursions to other cities or regions in Costa Rica. Also, over the course of your program, AFS staff and volunteers will hold multiple AFS orientations to evaluate your experience and help with your cultural adjustment.
View a PDF Brochure of the Costa Rica Community Service Program.
Learn More about Costa Rica Community Service Programs
| Semester Community Service Program - Fall | About 5 months | July 2012 - December 2012 | $9,000 | Apply now | Read More + |
Age Range:
18 years 0 months - 25 years 0 monthsBirth Date Range:
07/06/87 - 07/06/94Travel Dates:
Jul 2-5, 2012 - Dec 10-13, 2012Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
Costa Rica Semester Community Service Program – Fall Departure
Spend an entire semester making in difference in the lush tropics of Costa Rica. Live with a host family while giving back in your local community and improving your Spanish language skills.
Costa Rica offers several amazing options for community service work. In the past, AFSers have worked mainly with social, health and education projects. From working on an organic farm to assisting park rangers in a National Reserve, AFS will work with your interests to find a fitting project. You will be working on this project 5 days a week.
After your arrival orientation, your group will receive 10 days of Spanish instruction. Although this program offers host family accommodations, you may have to live onsite at your community project for extended periods.
Your local chapter may organize activities throughout the semester, which may include parties or excursions to other cities or regions in Costa Rica. Also, over the course of your program, AFS staff and volunteers will hold multiple AFS orientations to evaluate your experience and help with your cultural adjustment.
View a PDF Brochure of the Costa Rica Community Service Program.
Learn More about Costa Rica Community Service Programs
About Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations for AFS exchange students, with good reason. One of the most politically stable and prosperous of Latin American nations—in part because it has no army—the country is home to proud, friendly, and peaceful citizens known as ticos (men) and ticas (women). Costa Rican people are usually conservative but enjoy sharing their life and social activities with new people.
Please Note: Travel date ranges are provided to help with general scheduling. Please do not reserve any domestic travel based on these dates. AFS will notify confirmed participants with specific travel details approximately 45 days prior to departure. Programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.