“Voluntourism” in Costa Rica discount packages

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Global Crossroad , a company specializing in international volunteer abroad opportunities, is now offering $150 off packages to Costa Rica from now until September 30, 2008.

Global Crossroad, located in Dallas, TX, is one of the world’s fastest growing international volunteer vacation organizations. Global Crossroads has packages for individuals and groups who want to volunteer abroad, and packages are currently available for programs in Asia, Australia, Africa, and Latin America. Volunteers have the opportunity to teach, earn a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate), complete an internship, or work with wildlife.

Global Crossroad volunteers have given over 212,160 hours to developing nations by improving the lives of disadvantaged men, women, and children, and nearly 95% of Global Crossroad volunteers give the program high ratings. With an emphasis on cultural immersion, Global Crossroad provides village visits and cultural tours, as well as a unique language program

Now Global Crossroad is offering the opportunity to volunteer in Costa Rica for as little as $150. Volunteer opportunities in Costa Rica include helping disadvantaged children, teaching English, and participating in development and conservation efforts in one of the world’s most exotic vacation destinations.

"I drew many wonderful friends, and it is a must that I return next year. I encourage anyone considering volunteering in Costa Rica not to hesitate about it, you just wont be disappointed. Thanks to the people at Global Crossroad Partners and Concepcion school for this wonderful experience," says a previous volunteer in Costa Rica.

About Global Crossroad
Global Crossroad is an organization dedicated to placing volunteers abroad and other overseas destinations – one of the world’s fastest growing international volunteer vacation organizations. Its ever-expanding programs offer a variety of volunteer and travel programs in 34 different countries throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America: Volunteer Abroad, TEFL Abroad, Tours and Travels, Internship Abroad, Mini-Venture, Group Seasonal Escapes and Paid Teaching opportunities.
Since 2003, more than 6000 world-travelers/volunteers have participated in Global Crossroad’s Volunteer Abroad, Mini-Ventures, Adventure Travel, Seasonal Escapes, Teach Abroad, and other customized group programs. Our business has been growing substantially each year (an increase of nearly 300% since 2003) and is a true reflection of our respected and unique volunteer vacation and travel abroad programs. Our philosophy involves more than simply placing a volunteer in a grassroots project. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of our clients: individualized placements, travel and adventure, cross-cultural learning experiences, in-country travel arrangements, free-time exploration, and other services as per the special needs of our participants.

Global Crossroad offers numerous and exciting abroad experiences to international volunteers in 34 marvelous countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America . Our highly-affordable, unique, life-changing and stimulating programs engage volunteers in an adventure with a purpose. We invite you to join any of our amazing programs – Volunteer , Mini-Venture , Seasonal Escapes , Asia Combo , Wildlife Volunteers – embarking on the most meaningful volunteer abroad programs serving poor communities and children while simultaneously experiencing cross-cultural exchanges and breath-taking journeys to mystic and exotic lands.

For more information, visit http://www.globalcrossroad.com .

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