Clearly see the results of our hard work at the end of the week
We worked hard all week to extend a concrete patio and put up the first part of a concrete barrier on one side; we could clearly see the results of our hard work at the end of the week! We had...
We are so grateful for this opportunity
We were working directly with an active member of the church we were building benches for. We got feedback from families who fed us lunches and dinners that they appreciated the work we were doing....
Cultural immersion and exchange with the local community
“We got to do a significant amount of cultural immersion and exchange with the local community: understand their way of life and values, participate in their traditions (tamales on Christmas, for...
Very rewarding work
“It was very rewarding to work with the community center and have an amazing time with the local families. It was an amazing experience for our family and sharing new experiences with my 4-year-old...
Very Lucky
“I was very lucky to have a great group of women working with me. You will be working on tasks you don't know how to do yet, but you pick things up very quickly. I can now say I can use a sander,...
Meaningful, important
“Costa Rica Orosi ValleyThe project at the community center and church was meaningful to the community, and therefore it was meaningful to us - we appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the...
Meaningful and helpful
“I really enjoyed helping out a local family and also worked on a project to sand and paint benches for the community center. I felt like these projects were meaningful and helpful to the community....
Mind Expanding
“I know we really helped this family. In addition, we worked on a community project as well. I liked the location, the people, Federico, and the work. We so love our experiences with Globe Aware....
Highly recommended
“This was my 5th time volunteering with Globe Aware (Cuba, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and now Costa Rica). Federico was our Costa Rica coordinator and he was EXCELLENT. He was very friendly...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Perfect balance
Without Globe Aware, we would never have visited Orosi Valley and had this experience. This is such an exclusive experience but also so rewarding at the same time. The balance was perfect. The first...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Going Solo Better Than Imagined!
Alex, Everything went really well! Federico and I had no issues meeting up at the airport, and from there everything was great. He was a blast to spend time with, and helped provide a lot of...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Wonderful experience
“We had a wonderful experience and are so grateful that we were able to go on this trip as a family and with our friends. Many companies discouraged us from bringing young children along on a...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Local people were so appreciative and welcoming
The local people were so appreciative and welcoming. There was plenty of free time to unwind. The food was great and they even made vegetarian meals for my daughter. It was amazing to see another...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Positive impact on the community
I felt like our group had a positive impact on the community and was able to learn about Costa Rican culture. The food was outstanding and was very accommodating to our groups dietary needs. -...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Everything went very smoothly
Federico was super accommodating and tried to respond to every request that someone in our group made -- whether it was about food, free time or something else. From my perspective, everything went...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Incredibly helpful and fun
The project was something that the community needed to be done and it was fun to do it. We enjoyed the kids in the school who were eager to learn and show us their culture! What we liked best was...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Federico was very good at explaining his country and culture
Seeing the homeowner so happy with what was being done, and how active and interested the community is in the project really showed us how meaningful our work was. It was good to see how happy and...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Project was indeed meaningful
I believe our group's work project was indeed meaningful. The direct interaction with the locals on a daily basis helped establish smooth interpersonal relationships and gave me a positive...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Lovely people and community
The accommodations were much better than the literature led us to believe. Wonderful time. Federico is the best. Lovely people and community. Always a gift to step outside our "rat race" and see a...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials A wonderful experience
Amazing to see another culture and how they live. My children were amazed at how small houses were but everyone seemed happy. More is not always better. We were able to communicate even though there...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Over and above what I expected
This trip once again reinforced how incredibly fortunate we are to have the things we have in the US. Everywhere else people make do and live with so much less. It's humbling. Federico made the...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Work project was meaningful
I felt the work project was meaningful because it meant so much to the people of Orosi Valley. They were so appreciative of the work that we accomplished. Food was over and above what I expected on...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials People were so welcoming
My volunteer project was to help out at the . And the woman who maintains the center was extremely thankful for our help. The food was delicious. The woman who cooked most of my meals was named...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Still in awe about the whole experience
There are many observations, thoughts and feelings I have on this subject. I'll try to be concise. First, I'm still in awe about the whole experience. About the people and community, I can say I was...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Humbled by the sincere hospitality
The food was wonderful. It was lovingly prepared and served. We were humbled by the sincere hospitality and welcoming spirit of the persons with whom we dined. Many thanks to each of the families...
Costa Rica Orosi Testimonials Experience with the local family was extremely good
I wanted this experience to be a "reset" for my life and personal outlook. That goal was achieved. Since returning home I've made some major decisions that I will implement in the next year (No, I;m...
