Art Beyond Borders-Costa Rica Trip : July 9 – July 17, 2013
Have you ever wanted to take a trip where you experience a foreign culture and touch lives? Are you looking for a meaningful way to spend your vacation this year? If so, this trip is for you!
WHAT IS THE TRIP ABOUT?
“My volunteer experience is Costa Rica was amazing because of the relationships I formed with the children. I was quickly reminded of the infinite potential of children. An amazing experience!” – 2011 team member.
“I am a creative person and have always enjoyed/seen the importance of giving back to the community and helping others. I have been a part of many service organizations/mission trips in the past and was really excited to find a program that combines my passions (design, creativity, art) and helping people (especially children!). Art is so important and gives children confidence, passion, fun, and a way to express themselves that words cannot. It is also beautiful how art transcends language, culture, and age.” -2013 applicant
Drawchange has a six-year commitment to Fatima School in Cartago Costa Rica. 2013 will be our 4th year traveling as an organization to bring love and hope to the Diques community of Cartago, Costa Rica. We travel and live as a volunteer family while serving the school daily. Our accommodations are in a beautiful, yet simple bed and breakfast that overlooks the valley of Cartago. Wake up with us to watch the fog rolling over the mountains and know you are helping make a dent in world-change. It is the perfect backdrop to a beautiful, selfless experience that awaits you. It will be one of the most fulfilling experiences you can imagine-hands down!
You will be amazed at the transformation awaiting you. (Please view video at right for more.)
Please click here for our trip’s fact sheet.
COST AND FUNDRAISING
The trip is currently closed. If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please see number five below for ways to still be as important to the trip as those of us that are traveling.
July 9-17, 2013
$1400-includes accommodations, airfare, most meals, ground transportation, a fun day, trip t-shirt, tips, and taxes (Repeat team members receive a $100 discount.)
All participants are encouraged to fund raise for their trip fee. While the volunteer team will together hold a fundraiser(s), we will set you up on a fundraising portal where you may interact with your donors and track your progress. Please click here for an example.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO GO
Participants will be chosen from information provided on application forms, based on skill set needed and group demographics needed for work teams.
*Under 21 years of age must be accompanied by guardian.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
We are already accepting applications for our July 2013 trip. Please click here to fill out an online application. Application fee is $50.00. Credit and background checks will be given. Application deadline is March 31, 2013. After March 31, application fee is $75.00.
IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THE TRIP
The team needs your prayers and tangible support. We will be raising funds for the school, and would love your full participation. Those who stay can be as important as those who go! You are important to the success of the trip’s mission! Please click here to visit the trip’s fundraising page.
