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Music Teacher at a Music School

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4 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Immerse into the life of a Costarican family!
  • Learn to live with less and share a lot - pura vida!
  • Join a vibrant music school in Nicoya, where you can teach and inspire students, aged 4-19, in classic and traditional music.

Highlights

  • Immerse into the life of a Costarican family!
  • Learn to live with less and share a lot - pura vida!
  • Join a vibrant music school in Nicoya, where you can teach and inspire students, aged 4-19, in classic and traditional music.
  • Experience life in Nicoya, located near the stunning northwest Pacific coast, where the rhythm of music blends with the beauty of nature.
  • Whether you play the violin, flute, saxophone, or any orchestral instrument, your talent can make a lasting impact in this lively community!
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles

    About the program

    If you love music, play an instrument and love to teach - then you are in demand in a music school!

    About the Program

    This school exists since 2008 in Nicoya and is supported by SINEM (Sistema Nacional de Educación Nacional). Here the children learn first of all classic and traditional music - but, depending on your skills, the school is also open for workshops in Jazz or Rock music. Local ...

    About the program

    About the Program

    This school exists since 2008 in Nicoya and is supported by SINEM (Sistema Nacional de Educación Nacional). Here the children learn first of all classic and traditional music - but, depending on your skills, the school is also open for workshops in Jazz or Rock music. Local cultural organizations are helping the school buying instruments and offering rooms for rehearsal. There are actually around 600 students from 4-19 years but there are only very few teachers that get paid – mostly the students teach each other.

    You are welcome to teach the students and also to join the rehearsals of the orchestra - maybe you can also play with the orchestra in events. If you cannot bring your own instrument the school can lend one - please contact us before.

    Our Volunteers

    Usually our volunteers can play an orchestral instrument like a violin, a cello, a contrabass, a trumpet, a flute or a saxophone...just to name a few! Our volunteers should like it to work with children. They should speak a minimum level of Spanish, (otherwise it's difficult to teach the children music). Volunteers have the opportunity to attend Spanish classes in Costa Rica to improve their Spanish skills. 

    Your Location

    The school is located in Nicoya, near the northwest pacific coast of Costa Rica in Guanacaste.

    Typical day

    Daily Schedule

    The daily schedule is - as in all school programs - very flexible and due to the actual needs of the school and the period of the year. The school usually has classes in the afternoons. The school is open all-year and during the school holidays there will be holiday programs for the ...

    Typical day

    Daily Schedule

    The daily schedule is - as in all school programs - very flexible and due to the actual needs of the school and the period of the year. The school usually has classes in the afternoons. The school is open all-year and during the school holidays there will be holiday programs for the children!

    Your Tasks

    You can expect to take part in the following tasks:

    • Teaching and supervision of the children
    • Be part of orchestral concerts
    • Work and help at special events

    Free-time activities

    Nicoya is about 45 min with the bus from Sámara on the pacific coast where you have all the leisure time possibilities that you can dream of: swimming, diving, kayaking, surfing, horse riding .... 

    In Nicoya there are a lot of cultural activities that you can join. 

    Depending on if you will join ...

    Free-time activities

    Nicoya is about 45 min with the bus from Sámara on the pacific coast where you have all the leisure time possibilities that you can dream of: swimming, diving, kayaking, surfing, horse riding .... 

    In Nicoya there are a lot of cultural activities that you can join. 

    Depending on if you will join the orchestra, you might also be "working" on a Sunday ... but you will always have your days off for activities and visiting other places! ;-)

    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 English (basic level) or Spanish (intermediate level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    You need to play an instrument and you should be able to teach your instrument in Spanish - and therefore have some technical vocabulary.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    Program fees include:
    • Accommodation 
    • Food and drinks
    • Assistance
    • We organize the journey to the project and we also do hostel reservations in San José if needed (mostly it is needed!)

    Accommodation

    You will be living with a family in Nicoya and you will have your own room (maybe shared with another volunteer).

    Food & Beverages

     You'll enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with the family based on the tipical Costarican diet, for example rice, beans, vegetables, meat and fruit.

    Internet Access

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

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Airport Pickup at Juan Santamaria International Airport

    An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

    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

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    Vaccines

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    Details on arrival

    This program is available all year. It starts every Monday. Please arrive at least one day before the programs starts. Your family will welcome you already on Friday before your project starts.  

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

    Program Fees

    $285 per week 4 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 24 weeks

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    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 > Nicoya

    Meet your project coordinator

    Sofia
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    Spoken languages: English, Spanish, French, German
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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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