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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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Teach English in Rural Community

Teach English in Rural Community

We are looking for volunteers interested in teaching English as a foreign language to students of all ages in the beautiful Zona de Los Santos, Costa Rica.

  • Airport
    Pickup
  • Bus Station
    Pickup
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • In-country
    Transport
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Monitoring Wild Macaws in Costa Rica

Monitoring Wild Macaws in Costa Rica

We are always looking to collaborate with anyone with a passion for conservation and biology.

  • Academic
    Credit
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Volunteer at Wildlife Sanctuary

Volunteer at Wildlife Sanctuary

We are a wildlife sanctuary that specializes in lifetime care for wildlife with disabilities and for those that cannot survive in the wild.

  • Bus Station
    Pickup
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
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Research Project for University Students

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
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Call for Volunteers - 2024/5 Field Season

Call for Volunteers - 2024/5 Field Season

Volunteers conduct nightly patrols in search of nesting turtles, assist with data collection and monitoring of nests, and more.

  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
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Help Protect Sea Turtle’s

Help Protect Sea Turtle’s

We welcome international volunteers throughout the nesting season to patrol the beach with local guides in order to protect sea turtles.

  • Families
    Welcome
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Spanish
    Classes
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Educational Hands-On Experience

Educational Hands-On Experience

The courses are for pre-veterinary students, vet students, and students in the field of animal science, zoology, conservation and people ages 16 and above who love animals.

  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
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Tropical Organic Farming

Tropical Organic Farming

We are happy to receive volunteers, travellers, student groups, families, and environmental interns from abroad. Learn how a tropical organic farm functions.

  • Families
    Welcome
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Internet
    Access
  • Training
    Provided
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Volunteer at a Wildlife Sanctuary and Rescue Center

Volunteer at a Wildlife Sanctuary and Rescue Center

Help with preparing diets, creating enrichments, cleaning enclosures, gathering wild foods, studying animal behavior.

  • Academic
    Credit
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Sloth Husbandry & Field Technician

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
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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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