- Costa Rica
- San José
About Program
Volunteer in Costa Rica with Plan My Gap Year – an award-winning, international volunteer abroad organisation with programs in Costa Rica. PMGY provides safe, trusted and affordable programs, with a range of volunteer projects in Costa Rica, including Childcare • English Teaching & Language Immersion opportunities.
PMGY Costa Rica is located in the local suburb of Coronado, just outside the country’s bustling capital of San Jose. The Costa Rica volunteer programs start on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month. Our projects in Costa Rica run throughout the year and participants can join us on the program for 1-12 weeks. Volunteers in Costa Rica are provided with an extensive pre-departure support service, airport pick-up, in-country orientation, volunteer accommodation and local support.
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Impact
Ethical Impact
For this reason, PMGY does not provide volunteer opportunities in orphanages in any of our locations. Research and studies have shown that visiting and volunteering in orphanages has the potential to generate an industry that separates children from their families. In turn, putting children at increased risk of neglect and abuse. Therefore, we do not support these institutions with our volunteer network.
Instead, we focus on offering alternative childcare volunteer opportunities whereby children come to and from the placement setting each day. In other words, our local teams collaborate with childcare projects which do not offer any form of residential care. These are safe, responsible, and vetted projects, where participants continue to provide valued assistance supporting local staff.
Program Highlights
- Most Affordable – PMGY’s programs are accessible to everyone who wants to make a difference, through low fees and high-impact projects.
- Best Support – Our international and local teams provide extensive around the clock services to assist you every step of your PMGY adventure.
- Safety Prioritised – With safety a PMGY number-1 priority, we have taken all necessary precautions to ensure our programs are as safe and structured as possible.
- Extraordinary Experiences – With PMGY, you have the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in amazing cultural and travel experiences, ensuring you leave with unforgettable memories.
- Friendships for Life – Your PMGY experience not only opens up a doorway for new experiences and exciting memories, but also life-long friendships when meeting new people from around the world.
Popular Programs
Whether you wish to volunteer in a day-care centre or in a nursery, get ready to play games and sing songs with children of all ages.
You don’t have to go far to find children in need of education! The youngsters of Coronado are waiting to learn and play with you in the classroom.
Learn Spanish using modern methods. The classroom will be a fun environment that provides you with Instituto Cervantes Accredited lessons.
Embark on this stunning trip across Costa Rica, Ecuador & Peru where you are guaranteed to experience all aspects of South American lifestyle and culture
Questions & Answers
Location
Costa Rica is known for its Pura Vida lifestyle and San José is a great place to get familiar with the lifestyle. One of the best ways to discover San José is through the arts; whether you like theatre, dance, or music, this is the quickest way to the heart of Costa Rica.
