Center for Abused Children

Project Details

This community-based organization gives children that are suffering from physical or psychological abuse a temporary place to live while the parent(s) undergo counseling or treatment. If the domestic situation cannot improve, the children are moved to a permanent orphanage in San Jose with the hopes of future adoption.  The center focuses on giving them necessary interim counseling as well as providing them with an atmosphere of love and support.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers will work directly with the children in the center by organizing games, recreational activities, arts and handicrafts, acting classes, and academic tutoring sessions. Volunteers are also encouraged to be creative and to bring any of their own personal skills to work with the children. New workshops or ideas are always helpful!

Location

The project is located in the town of Turrialba in the Cartago province, about 2 hours southeast of San Jose by bus.   

Accommodations and Meals

Volunteers will stay with a carefully screened host family in the community. Three meals per day are included in your stay.

Requirements

Spanish skills are very desirable and helpful but not necessary.  Experience or education in counseling, teaching and/or childcare is helpful, but not required.

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Feel free to contact us by phone toll free (in the U.S. only), 1-888-ABROAD-1 (888-227-6231).

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