Volunteer Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
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![Wildlife Biology Internship Wildlife Biology Internship](/webp/wildlife-biology-internship-500-300.jpg)
Wildlife Biology Internship
Our non-profit organization is looking for Wildlife Biology or Conservation Education interns that can make a 12-week long commitment.
- Academic
Credit - Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided
![Research Assistants for Nesting Turtle Project Research Assistants for Nesting Turtle Project](/webp/sea-turtle-monitoring-internships-500-300.jpg)
Research Assistants for Nesting Turtle Project
Research Assistants lead night patrols and oversee morning census, and provide training for incoming interns.
- Free of
Charge - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Nature /
Wildlife - Stipend /
Small Salary - Training
Provided
![Research Assistants for Sea Turtle Nesting Conservation Program Research Assistants for Sea Turtle Nesting Conservation Program](/webp/research-assistants-for-sea-turtle-nesting-program-500-300.jpg)
Research Assistants for Sea Turtle Nesting Conservation Program
Research assistants assist in all aspects of running the project, and will gain hands-on experience working with sea turtles.
- Free-time
Activities - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
![Punta Mala-Playa Hermosa Sea Turtle Conservation Program Punta Mala-Playa Hermosa Sea Turtle Conservation Program](/webp/sea-turtle-conservation-program_1-500-300.jpg)
Punta Mala-Playa Hermosa Sea Turtle Conservation Program
Help protect nesting sea turtles and support the sustainable development of the local communities.
- Free-time
Activities - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
![Sustainable Development and Climate Action Sustainable Development and Climate Action](/webp/sustainable-development-and-climate-action-500-300.jpg)
Sustainable Development and Climate Action
Help promote food independence, carbon sequestration and sustainable development through environmental education.
- Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
![Volunteer at Animal Rescue Center Volunteer at Animal Rescue Center](/webp/volunteer-at-animal-rescue-center-500-300.jpg)
Volunteer at Animal Rescue Center
Our volunteers and interns are a very meaningful part of the rescue center, and their on-going contribution has a real impact on the animals lives.
- Airport
Pickup - Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
![Community Education Focused On Sustainability Community Education Focused On Sustainability](/webp/community-education-focused-on-sustainability-500-300.jpg)
Community Education Focused On Sustainability
We are looking for volunteers with interests in sustainability and the sharing of knowledge!
- Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Volunteer
Certificate
![Yoga Instructor Yoga Instructor](/webp/yoga-instructor_1-500-300.jpg)
Yoga Instructor
Yoga volunteers will usually teach 1 yoga class daily and help 2-3 hours in other areas, according to the needs of the eco lodge and farm.
- Bus Station
Pickup - Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Internet
Access
![Sea Turtle Conservation and Community Development Sea Turtle Conservation and Community Development](/webp/sea-turtle-conservation-community-development-500-300.jpg)
Sea Turtle Conservation and Community Development
We are an organization that strives to develop a sustainable living situation for local people living in a highly biodiverse area.
- Families
Welcome - Free-time
Activities - Nature /
Wildlife - Spanish
Classes - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
![Research Assistant Research Assistant](/webp/research-assistant-ra-500-300.jpg)
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
![Butterfly Garden Intern Butterfly Garden Intern](/webp/science-communication-intern-500-300.jpg)
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
![Macaw Internship in Costa Rica Macaw Internship in Costa Rica](/webp/macaw-internship-in-costa-rica-500-300.jpg)
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