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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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Work Exchange at Alternative Community

Work Exchange at Alternative Community

We carefully manage the work exchange program to provide a balance between work, meditation and personal growth.

  • Free of
    Charge
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Free
    Food
  • Free
    Lodging
  • Internet
    Access
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Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer Coordinator

Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer Coordinator

We operate a dynamic volunteer program and runs a rolling application for volunteer coordinator throughout the year.

  • Bus Station
    Pickup
  • Free of
    Charge
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Free
    Food
  • Free
    Lodging
  • Stipend /
    Small Salary
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Photographers, Artists, Admins and Marketing Support

Photographers, Artists, Admins and Marketing Support

We are seeking support for administration, photography and other projects including art installations.

  • Free of
    Charge
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Free
    Food
  • Free
    Lodging
  • Internet
    Access
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Wildlife Biology Internship

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
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Tropical Bird Monitoring Intern

Tropical Bird Monitoring Intern

Our nature reserve is looking for research interns to conduct bird point count and walking surveys for our ongoing bird monitoring study.

  • Bus Station
    Pickup
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Sustainable Farm & Eco Lodge

Sustainable Farm & Eco Lodge

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.

  • Free of
    Charge
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Free
    Food
  • Free
    Lodging
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
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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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Help Us Rescuing Dogs and Cats

Help Us Rescuing Dogs and Cats

Our dog and cat rescue project located in a remote mountain village in Costa Rica is looking for short term and long term volunteers.

  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
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Classroom Assistant

Classroom Assistant

We are seeking dedicated, innovative, energetic volunteers to participate in our homestay/volunteer program. We are located on less than a half kilometre from pristine beaches.

  • Academic
    Credit
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • In-country
    Transport
  • Internet
    Access
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Farmhand Volunteer

Farmhand Volunteer

We are looking for self-initiated people who are passionate about community-based environmentalism, social justice, sustainability, and education.

  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
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Guiding at Eco-Lodge

Guiding at Eco-Lodge

The main duties of volunteers are to guide our guests on tours (jungle and boat tours), assist at the bar, restaurant, reception and with maintenance chores.

  • Free of
    Charge
  • Free
    Food
  • Free
    Lodging
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
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Research Assistants for Nesting Turtle Project

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
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