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What level of Spanish do I need? What is the Orientation Interview? If my application is unsuccessful will I get my deposit back? What is a police check? What medical advice does BUNAC offer?

Flights Visa & Insurance

Can I book my own flights? Do I need to apply for a visa? Do I need insurance?

Yes. BUNAC offers a fully comprehensive insurance policy that has been arranged with Endsleigh, one of the UK’s leading insurance companies. Full details will be sent following acceptance on to the programme.

Volunteer Placement

How many people take part in the programme? How do I choose my project? How many hours will I work for? Will I be placed with other volunteers? Can I go for less than the required programme minimum? Will there be opportunities to travel during my stay? How much spending money should I take? Can I extend my stay? How can I find out more?
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Capital:
San José
Population:
4 Million
Currency:
Costa Rican Colón
Language:
Spanish

...I WISH I'D BROUGHT

Things I wish I'd brought with me

> A bigger memory card
> Sun block
> More books

READ/WATCH

Read and watch

>>To Read:-
The Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through the Americas
Theroux
Costa Rica: A Traveller’s Literary Companion
ed. Ras
Costa Rica Spanish Phrasebook
Lonely Planet

...TO DO IN
COSTA RICA

BUNAC big 3

> Trek up a volcano
> Go white water rafting
> Fly through the rainforest canopy on a
zip wire

TESTIMONIALS

BUNAC Volunteer Costa Rica Testimonial

"I finished my volunteering towards the end of April and I can't tell you how rewarding it was, daily smiles from the children and their welcoming and warm nature made every day a pleasure! No matter how hot and sticky
it was!"
Ros, Volunteer Costa Rica

Next Arrival Date
>> January 21st 2010
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