Pay directly to the projects and host families in Costa Rica
Help to raise fund for poor orphanages, school, and other NGOs
Costa Rica is a tropical paradise filled with pristine beaches and rich in bio-diversity as variety of trees, plants and fascinating wildlife survive in the forests of Costa Rica. The rainforest covering the mountains of Costa Rica are a paradise for eco-tourism. Costa Rica is a democratic and peaceful country with trade and commerce is growing every day. The lives of people are becoming significantly better every day. But not all Costa Ricans have been able to ride on this development bandwagon, and for those left behind, life everyday is a struggle.
New Hope Volunteer is helping local organizations that are assisting the poor and deprived progress in life. Through our volunteers, we are reaching the neediest. By enrolling in our programs, you can work in an orphanage, teach in rural schools, work in medical/health projects and contribute towards saving the fragile eco-system of Costa Rica, thereby ensuring the people don’t suffer from the damaged environment.
Costa Rica - Volunteer Programs
Teaching English Project in Costa Rica- available in San Jose Teaching is both challenging and rewarding, especially in a foreign country. Volunteers in our teaching project will work in resource poor schools where children of poor families come to study. You’ll teach English and other subjects and try to turn them into capable individuals. View details
New Hope Volunteer programs start on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
In recent years, volunteering has become more of a business than charity. Many organizations in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand run volunteering programs solely for profit. Please check Travellers Quest volunteer abroad in Costa Rica page for different organizations and their fees and you'll know for sure. But this is not the case with New Hope Volunteers. Our aim is to offer World’s Most Affordable volunteer program (without compromising the quality) so that all volunteers, irrespective of their income level, can volunteer to serve humanity and enrich their life. We hope to make the dreams of college students and budget travelers come true. In our program, except our registration fee of $259, which we need to advertise, cover office expense and pay salary, volunteers pay their money directly to the projects and host families (sometimes country coordinator will allocate this fee to project and host family, so if you have any question about allocation, please ask directly. This ensures that 100% of your money goes to the project.
In addition to our registration fee of $259, here you find the world’s most affordable weekly program fee, which includes room, food (3 times a day), project details and field support.
Special Project Surcharge (daily):
*For Medical, Turtle Conservation and Construction Projects, please add USD 5 per day on San Jose Program fee
Fee for optional programs:
* Please add $25 per week for internship
The fee includes: Orientation, Food and accommodations (3 meals a day), Placement visits and services, Project support costs or donation, Certificate of performance/appreciation, 24/7 emergency support
The weekly Fee Does Not Include: airfare, daily transportation, visa and visa extension fee, airport drop, airport taxes, any personal expenses on food and travel, mineral water and soft drinks, gifts to project staffs and host family, laundry, telephone, immunization, liability and insurance
New Hope Volunteers will arrange for the accommodation and meal of the volunteer throughout the program. Volunteers will stay with a host family. Our host families have been carefully screened and chosen and they will have experience of hosting international volunteers before. The host family will provide you with a warm, comfortable and secure place to stay. You will have a key and you can come and go anytime, except late at night when family will want you back before they sleep. Living with a host family will also provide you with a wonderful opportunity to learn about local culture and customs and make local friends. Volunteers will be served 3 local meals a day. During the volunteer program, our country coordinator will be in touch with you every 10-15 days to make sure you are comfortable and happy. Volunteers will also have access to coordinator’s cell phone and can call up anytime if any problem arises.
New Hope Volunteers provides very affordable, safe, highly meaningful and flexible volunteer programs in 11 countries of Latin America, Africa and Asia. By enrolling, volunteers are able to immerse in local culture, work to empower and develop poor and needy and travel to fascinating destinations. It’s a deeper and more meaningful way to travel.
New Hope Volunteer programs start on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. 