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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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
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
Content Creator/Writer
Seeking Yogis with a passion to create, who can work independently and as part of a team, and get things accomplished!
- Bus Station
Pickup - Free-time
Activities - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - In-country
Transport - Internet
Access
Field Assistants in Pacuare Reserve
Research Assistants (RAs) support various investigations, mainly sea turtles. RAs will be trained in sea turtle monitoring techniques and receive free board and lodging.
- Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Volunteering at Eco Lodge and Farm
Our Volunteer Work Exchange Program is for 4 weeks, to work six days each week, for six hours a day in exchange for full room and board.
- Bus Station
Pickup - Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Internet
Access
Coordinator Roles at Rescue Center
We seek different volunteer coordinators to handle the day to day duties at the rescue center such as food preparation, enclosure cleaning, and enrichment.
- Airport
Pickup - Free-time
Activities - In-country
Transport - Training
Provided
Work Trade Volunteers
We are seeking motivated and friendly individuals to participate in our work exchange program at our sustainable and eco-friendly hostel.
- Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - 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
Gardener
The Gardener works 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, helping out in our organic garden. Must be outgoing, have a strong work ethic, and be excited about contributing to our community.
- Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - In-country
Transport - Internet
Access
Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer
Volunteer tasks at our wildlife rescue centre include nursery animal handling, diet preparation, enclosure cleaning and maintenance.
- Academic
Credit - Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided
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 - Internet
Access
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