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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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Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer Coordinator Assistant

Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer Coordinator Assistant

Candidates are not required to have an animal related degree, but basic knowledge of animal upkeep is necessary.

  • Free
    Food
  • Free
    Lodging
  • Internet
    Access
  • Stipend /
    Small Salary
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Stream Biomonitoring Program

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
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Butterfly Garden Intern

Butterfly Garden Intern

Learn and teach about insects and arachnids while enjoying amazing birding/wildlife viewing opportunities in the mountains of Costa Rica.

  • Free of
    Charge
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Free
    Food
  • Free
    Lodging
  • Training
    Provided
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Macaw Internship in Costa Rica

Macaw Internship in Costa Rica

This Great Green and Scarlet Macaw Internship program helps recent graduates get the hands-on experience to pursue a successful career.

  • Free of
    Charge
  • Free
    Lodging
  • In-country
    Transport
  • Internet
    Access
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Training Camp for Aspiring Sea Turtle Biologists and Conservationists

Training Camp for Aspiring Sea Turtle Biologists and Conservationists

Hands-on learning experience at our nesting beach project.

  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Free
    Food
  • Free
    Lodging
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
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Call for Volunteers – 2024/25 Field Season

Call for Volunteers – 2024/25 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
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Macaw Conservation Volunteer - Costa Rica

Macaw Conservation Volunteer - Costa Rica

Applicants will be caretakers at our Macaw Breeding Center during the non-breeding season.

  • Free
    Lodging
  • In-country
    Transport
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Sloth Research Technician

Sloth Research Technician

Duties include behavioral monitoring at night in the rainforest, VHF radio telemetry, and preparing food/collecting wild food items for sloths.

  • Free of
    Charge
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Free
    Food
  • Free
    Lodging
  • Internet
    Access
  • Training
    Provided
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Nature Reserve Volunteer

Nature Reserve Volunteer

Mountain cloudforest restoration project and reserve looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with maintenance, marketing, education, and research.

  • Bus Station
    Pickup
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Tambor Bay Sea Turtle Conservation

Tambor Bay Sea Turtle Conservation

Help protect Olive Ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) in Bahia Tambor, a beautiful 6 km beach in the south of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula.

  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Osa Volunteer

Osa Volunteer

Our non-profit organization protects Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula through research, habitat restoration, and community engagement.

  • Families
    Welcome
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
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Volunteer at Wildlife Sanctuary

Volunteer at Wildlife Sanctuary

Volunteering at our wildlife sanctuary gives you the opportunity to actively participate in our wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation program here in Costa Rica.

  • Bus Station
    Pickup
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Internet
    Access
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
Go to Project