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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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