Painting murals and participation in cultural workshops in Costa Rica
Longo Mai, Puntarenas
July 2 - July 21, 2008
Volunteer project: The international volunteers, along with local youngsters, will paint the community house at Longo Mai, will also paint some murals and will participate in cultural workshops and activities to promote international understanding and cultural exchanges.
In Longo Mai, a region of Costa Rica, an art school is being created. The objective is to promote among the local youngsters the development of creativity and different forms of expression promoting new ways for the cultural development of Latin America. There is also another initiative, to create a university called Universidad Alternativa del Sur (Alternative University of the South). In this frame they are inviting a group of international volunteers to participate in an art project in the community of Finca el Soņador, Longo Mai in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.
Age range: 18 and over
For more details visit and available dates: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-costa_rica.htm
This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm
General rules and conditions for participation on our workcamp projects: www.cadip.org
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