About My Dream
In
November 2010 I realized that I will turn 30 next year. Big deal - I
thought, it's only another number. Still, despite lack of obsession
about my age, it became clear to me that it is a special birthday. What
do I want to do? Where do I want to be? And, perhaps most importantly,
what do I want to have happened by then? These were the questions that
appeared in my head almost immediately. Most of women in my age want to
get married and/or have a child by the time they hit their 30th but
neither of these have made it to my wishlist. Instead, I looked for one
of those I've always wanted to... things and decided to move it from the
sphere of dreams to reality. So what is it?
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Volunteering in Costa Rica!
I've
always wanted to do some volunteer work in a developing country. Use my
time and skills to contribute to the growth of a community and learn
from a different culture.
Why in Costa Rica?
Since
my journey to Argentina in 2006, Latin America has always been on my
mind. In January 2009 I started sponsoring a small girl from Paraguay
(through a UK charity) and my growing interest in the problems of local
people in Latin America led me to Costa Rica.
And what will I do there?
I
will be working for one of the non-profit organizations that help
street children or animals. For 2 months, I will be using my abilities as a carer and English speaker - either supporting children with tasks varying from
playing to learning English or looking after animals in their natural environment. In my free time, I will be studying Spanish
and getting to know the country and its people.
So this website?
The
costs of my trip to Costa Rica are high. To challenge myself, I decided
to give myself 12 months and raise the whole sum by asking you, people I
know (and sometimes people I don't know yet) for the financial support.
Some of you might say: I'm not paying for your holiday! My response
will be one: I am going to Costa Rica to work full time and your money
will be used for that purpose only. If I decide to travel, I will pay
for it myself. This website is to make it easier for you to sponsor me
and understand what I need the money for.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Name: Marta
Age: 29 (!)
News:
01.06.2011
Many of you asked for it and it's finally arrived: my fundraising progress bar! See top of the page.
How much is it?
Here's a list of all essential costs:
£1000 - return flight London-Costa Rica, transfers in Costa Rica
£150 - insurance
£1450 - stay and work arrangements fees, and donations payable
to the non-profit organizations
£200 - vaccinations
£250 - malaria tablets
£25 - insect repellents
£400 - Spanish lessons
£340 - money for food, toiletries etc.
TOTAL: £3915
