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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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
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
Veterinary Internship
The internship is designed for those who aim to train professionally and gain experience in veterinary medicine for animals like jaguars, sloths, macaws, monkeys and more.
- Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Animal Sanctuary
If you would like to work with the majestic jaguar and learn about its ecology and learn everything about sloths, macaws and many more animals, this is your project.
- Airport
Pickup - Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer/Intern
Interning and volunteering with us is a life-changing opportunity to work with wild animals in Costa Rica.
- Airport
Pickup - Bus Station
Pickup - Free-time
Activities - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Sea Turtle Conservation Program
Our sea turtle conservation program aims to protect turtles with the hands-on-help of volunteers. They receive comprehensive training (practical and theory).
- Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided
Ecolodge Volunteers
Our ecolodge volunteers help out on the farm and with various jobs such as client service and gardening. We are located next to the world famous Corcovado National Park.
- Free of
Charge - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - 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
Volunteer in a Wildlife Sanctuary
We receive volunteers at any time of year which help us with various activities at our ecological reserve such as such as cleaning trails and the production of butterflies and amphibians.
- Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Volunteer
Certificate
Volunteering at Animal Rescue Centre
Our animal centre rescues and rehabilitates unfortunate animals, and reintroduces them back into the wild.
- Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Leatherback Turtle Conservation
We need your helping hands at an important nesting site for endangered leatherback, green and hawksbill sea turtles. No special qualifications or skills are required.
- Discounted
Rate - Families
Welcome - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Research Assistants for Sea Turtle Conservation Project
RA's lead volunteer activities, train new volunteers, and are responsible for collecting data from turtles. Full training is given.
- Free-time
Activities - In-country
Transport - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate