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Small Business and Education Help

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Improve your Spanish through total immersion.
  • Work in a fun and relaxed environment.
  • Gain real-world experience.

Highlights

  • Improve your Spanish through total immersion.
  • Work in a fun and relaxed environment.
  • Gain real-world experience.
  • Meet other volunteers from around the world.
  • Work with experienced staff
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples

    About the program

    Interns in this program mentor small and medium business owners so they have sustainable growth and the right tools to manage their company and small loans.

    Interns joining the small business program will be helping small entrepreneurs manage their business plans, loans and advise them on key decisions for better growth. Interns can also help in workshops that range from basic financial literacy, marketing, accounting, data analysis, and more. Depending ...

    About the program

    Interns joining the small business program will be helping small entrepreneurs manage their business plans, loans and advise them on key decisions for better growth. Interns can also help in workshops that range from basic financial literacy, marketing, accounting, data analysis, and more. Depending on the intern's profile, skills and interests he/she can be assigned to different areas.
    Interns must speak basic Spanish and are preferred to have a background in finance, economics, accounting, marketing, and related fields. Intensive Spanish lessons are also available in Costa Rica before starting the internship.

    Possible tasks:

    • Financial literacy workshops.
    • Guiding individual small business owners
    • Loan management training.
    • Helping small entrepreneurs establish the right tools for their future business.
    • Helping small entrepreneurs make feasibility studies.
    • Smart use of technology and training in ready available financial tools.

    Availability: Year-long.
    Program Duration: 4-24 weeks
    Location: San Ramon de Alajuela.
    Schedule: Flexible schedule, but typically around 30 hours of work per week starting at 8 am. Monday-Friday

    Typical day

    7 am : breakfast with host family

    7:30 am: walk to project

    8am : meet with project staff to oversee daily tasks

    1pm: lunch time

    4pm: Project work time ends

    7 pm: Dinner with host family

    Typical day

    7 am : breakfast with host family

    7:30 am: walk to project

    8am : meet with project staff to oversee daily tasks

    1pm: lunch time

    4pm: Project work time ends

    7 pm: Dinner with host family

    Free-time activities

    San Ramon is centrally located to various places like la Fortuna or Monteverde. Also many hikes are available around San Ramon.

    Gyms and various sporting centers are also available.

    Free-time activities

    San Ramon is centrally located to various places like la Fortuna or Monteverde. Also many hikes are available around San Ramon.

    Gyms and various sporting centers are also available.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak Spanish (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    business,economics ,finance,accounting at studying or completed level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV, online application and laptop

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Work experience appreciatted

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 08:00 - 16:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    • Accommodation: Host family , in private room with two meals per day
    • Participation in cultural activities.
    • On call support throughout the service.
    • Coordination with the host country organization of volunteer service.
    • Orientation to placement
    • Welcome at airport with transport.
    • Certificate of program completion.

    Airport Pickup at Juan Santamaria International Airport

    Airport pickup provided from SJO airport to you host family or other accommodation.

    Accommodation

    Host family, in private room with two meals per day.
    Or volunteer hostel with no meals and kitchen access (extra cost).

    Food & Beverages

    Vegetarian diets can be accommodated. Other types of diet may require participant to cook for him/herself.

    Two meals per day

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
    You don't have to pay anything yet

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Costa Rica provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Costa Rica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Costa Rica. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Every Sunday at SJO airport.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $236 per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

    You don't have to pay anything yet
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    Location

    Americas > Central America > Costa Rica > San Ramon de Alajuea

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    Diego
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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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