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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Call for Volunteers – 2024/25 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
Macaw Conservation Volunteer - Costa Rica
Applicants will be caretakers at our Macaw Breeding Center during the non-breeding season.
- Free
Lodging - In-country
Transport - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
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
Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer Coordinator Assistant
Candidates are not required to have an animal related degree, but basic knowledge of animal upkeep is necessary.
- Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Internet
Access - Stipend /
Small Salary - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Nature Reserve Volunteer
Mountain cloudforest restoration project and reserve looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with maintenance, marketing, education, and research.
- Bus Station
Pickup - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Tambor Bay Sea Turtle Conservation
Help protect Olive Ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) in Bahia Tambor, a beautiful 6 km beach in the south of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula.
- Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Osa Volunteer
Our non-profit organization protects Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula through research, habitat restoration, and community engagement.
- Families
Welcome - Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided
Volunteer at Wildlife Sanctuary
Volunteering at our wildlife sanctuary gives you the opportunity to actively participate in our wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation program here in Costa Rica.
- Bus Station
Pickup - Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Sea Turtle Conservation Project Coordinators
Project coordinators are responsible for coordinating all aspects of the day-to-day running of the sea turtle projects.
- Free of
Charge - Free
Flights - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Nature /
Wildlife - Stipend /
Small Salary
Biological Station Volunteer
Volunteers are hosted to assist with conservation and upkeep efforts, including: station upkeep and repairs, trail maintenance, and guest services.
- Free-time
Activities - Nature /
Wildlife
Flight Volunteers
We are always looking for flight volunteers to help transport rescued street dogs to new homes the United States. Help save a street dog's life.
- Free of
Charge
Sloth Rehab Internship
We are looking for an intern to work with our team that cares for sloths living at the Ranch. Tasks include food preparation, feeding, and cleaning enclosures.
- Academic
Credit - Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate