Volunteer Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
Nature conservation, wildlife, education, health, child care and community programs for college students, adults, couples, families and volunteers under 18. Volunteer abroad in Costa Rica.
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Volunteer at Wildlife Sanctuary
We are a wildlife sanctuary that specializes in lifetime care for wildlife with disabilities and for those that cannot survive in the wild.
- Bus Station
Pickup - Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided

Bartender at Beachfront Jungle Paradise
Here you will have the chance to meet our guests from all over the world and have fun exploring the nature and jungle!
- Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Nature /
Wildlife

Visitor Center Coordinator
We are seeking a Visitor Center Coordinator for our Biological Field Station in Tortuguero, Costa Rica. Free board and lodging plus modest salary.
- Free of
Charge - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Internet
Access - Stipend /
Small Salary

Beach Photographer
If you love photography and you are a charismatic, communicative and optimistic individual, this is the ideal job for you.
- Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities - Free
Food - Stipend /
Small Salary

Community Education Focused On Sustainability
We are looking for volunteers with interests in sustainability and the sharing of knowledge!
- Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate

Horseback Riding Volunteers
The volunteer tasks range from the everyday care of horses to taking clients on riding tours along beaches and through the jungle.
- Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities - Nature /
Wildlife

Animal Care Volunteer
Our goal is to eliminate animal suffering and promote animal compassion. Volunteers assist with day-to-day animal care duties and also help out at our spay/neuter clinics.
- Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities

Research Project for University Students
We accommodate University students wishing to do a research internship with us in the Reserve.
- Academic
Credit - Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Training
Provided

Call for Volunteers - 2023-2024 Field Season
Volunteers conduct nightly patrols in search of nesting turtles, assist with data collection and monitoring of nests, and more.
- Free-time
Activities - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided

Research Assistant
We see Research Assistants throughout the sea turtle nesting season to help with monitoring work on the beach and collecting data.
- Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Nature /
Wildlife

Help Protect Sea Turtle’s
We welcome international volunteers throughout the nesting season to patrol the beach with local guides in order to protect sea turtles.
- Families
Welcome - Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Spanish
Classes

Sea Turtle Research in Costa Rica
Gain invaluable experience in biological field research, and learn new techniques relevant to the conservation, research, and management of endangered sea turtle populations.
- Free-time
Activities - In-country
Transport - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided