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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Horseback Riding Volunteers
The volunteer tasks range from the everyday care of horses to taking clients on riding tours along beaches and through the jungle.
- Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities - Nature /
Wildlife

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

Resident Naturalist Internship
Resident Naturalists lead a variety of nature-based activities and academic programs for student groups and eco-tourists of all ages and educational backgrounds.
- Free of
Charge - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Internet
Access - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate

Research Project for University Students
We accommodate University students wishing to do a research internship with us in the Reserve.
- Academic
Credit - Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Training
Provided

Sea Turtle Research in Costa Rica
Gain invaluable experience in biological field research, and learn new techniques relevant to the conservation, research, and management of endangered sea turtle populations.
- Free-time
Activities - In-country
Transport - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided

Habitat Restoration Volunteer
This Apprenticeship program with Great Green and Scarlet Macaws helps recent graduates get the hands-on experience needed to pursue a successful career.
- Free
Lodging - In-country
Transport - Internet
Access - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate

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

Wildlife Nursery Assistant Internship
The intern has the opportunity to participate in various activities including health checks and enriching enclosures.
- Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided

Sloth Husbandry & Field Technician
We are looking for an active, passionate individual interested in animal care work and sloth conservation, to support our sloth program.
- Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Internet
Access

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

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