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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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Osa Volunteer

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
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Volunteer at Wildlife Sanctuary

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
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Sea Turtle Conservation Project Coordinators

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
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Biological Station Volunteer

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
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Flight Volunteers

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
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Sloth Rehab Internship

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
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Animal Husbandry Internship

Animal Husbandry Internship

The prime responsibilities of the Animal Husbandry Intern are to ensure the animals are fed and cared for and enclosures are clean.

  • Academic
    Credit
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Internet
    Access
  • Training
    Provided
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Voluntary Work at Animal Rescue Centre

Voluntary Work at Animal Rescue Centre

An opportunity to collaborate with the objectives of the rescue centre and get involved in the conservation of wildlife.

  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
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Tropical Bird Monitoring Intern

Tropical Bird Monitoring Intern

Our nature reserve is looking for research interns to conduct bird point count and walking surveys for our ongoing bird monitoring study.

  • Bus Station
    Pickup
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Wildlife Biology Internship

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
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Research Assistants for Nesting Turtle Project

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
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Research Assistants for Sea Turtle Nesting Conservation Program

Research Assistants for Sea Turtle Nesting Conservation Program

Research assistants assist in all aspects of running the project, and will gain hands-on experience working with sea turtles.

  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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