Volunteer Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
Choose from a wide variety of volunteer activities and find programs providing benefits such as free lodging and training. Volunteer abroad in Costa Rica.
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Sea Turtle Biology Training Camp
Early-career biologists collect data on nesting sea turtles and hatchlings, catalogue wildlife (including monkeys, jaguars and crocodiles) and monitor threats to local biodiversity.
- Free-time
Activities - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided
Organic Farm in Costa Rica
We look for volunteers interested in organic farming and sustainable living for our volunteer program. The rest of the time is yours to enjoy the farm and the surrounding area.
- Academic
Credit - Families
Welcome - Free-time
Activities - Nature /
Wildlife
Volunteer at Surf Camp in Costa Rica
Volunteers help us with different tasks at the camp such as surf instruction, yoga instruction, photography, construction, and general camp upkeep.
- Free-time
Activities - Free
Lodging
Sloth Assistant
Volunteers will gain gain first-hand experience and skills in scientific methods by working as sloth assistants at our field station.
- Free-time
Activities - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided
Vegan Farm & Animal Sanctuary
If you are interested in a vegan lifestyle, organic farming and love animals we would love to hear from you. There are many free-time activities such as hiking to the waterfalls and rafting.
- Free-time
Activities - Nature /
Wildlife
Hostel in the Jungle
We are looking for friendly receptionists who can also help with keeping the kitchen tidy and don't mind making a coffee or cocktail once in a while.
- Families
Welcome - Free
Lodging - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Stipend /
Small Salary - Training
Provided
Wildlife Veterinarian
Our non-profit organization is currently seeking a wildlife veterinarian to help wildlife in our care and our vet and pre-vet student externship programs.
- Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Nature /
Wildlife
Research Assistants for Turtle Program
We seek volunteer research assistants year round for our program on the Pacific coast of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica.
- Free of
Charge - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided
Avian Field Assistants
We are looking for field assistants for tropical songbird studies in northern Costa Rica. Beginning in early March 2019 through to June 2019.
- Free of
Charge - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Nature /
Wildlife - Stipend /
Small Salary
Stream Biomonitoring Program
This is an outstanding opportunity to get involved in a stream biomonitoring program in the watersheds of one of the world’s premier biodiversity “Hot Spots”
- Free of
Charge - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - In-country
Transport - Nature /
Wildlife
Work Exchange at Yoga Community
The work exchange program is an opportunity to experience our alternative lifestyle oasis and become an integral part of the community through service.
- Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities
Macaw Conservation Volunteer
You can make a difference in the lives of endangered Scarlet and Great Green Macaws by volunteering at our breeding and release centre.
- Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided