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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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Sea Turtle Conservation Program

Sea Turtle Conservation Program

Our sea turtle conservation program aims to protect turtles with the hands-on-help of volunteers. They receive comprehensive training (practical and theory).

  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
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Ecolodge Volunteers

Ecolodge Volunteers

Our ecolodge volunteers help out on the farm and with various jobs such as client service and gardening. We are located next to the world famous Corcovado National Park.

  • Free of
    Charge
  • Free
    Food
  • Free
    Lodging
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
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Hostel in the Jungle

Hostel in the Jungle

We are looking for friendly receptionists who can also help with keeping the kitchen tidy and don't mind making a coffee or cocktail once in a while.

  • Families
    Welcome
  • Free
    Lodging
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Stipend /
    Small Salary
  • Training
    Provided
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Volunteer in a Wildlife Sanctuary

Volunteer in a Wildlife Sanctuary

We receive volunteers at any time of year which help us with various activities at our ecological reserve such as such as cleaning trails and the production of butterflies and amphibians.

  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Internet
    Access
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Volunteering at Animal Rescue Centre

Volunteering at Animal Rescue Centre

Our animal centre rescues and rehabilitates unfortunate animals, and reintroduces them back into the wild.

  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Internet
    Access
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Leatherback Turtle Conservation

Leatherback Turtle Conservation

We need your helping hands at an important nesting site for endangered leatherback, green and hawksbill sea turtles. No special qualifications or skills are required.

  • Discounted
    Rate
  • Families
    Welcome
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Research Assistants for Sea Turtle Conservation Project

Research Assistants for Sea Turtle Conservation Project

RA's lead volunteer activities, train new volunteers, and are responsible for collecting data from turtles. Full training is given.

  • Free-time
    Activities
  • In-country
    Transport
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Transform Lives in a High Risk Community

Transform Lives in a High Risk Community

Being a volunteer with us involves doing activities and helping the staff with their day-to-day work.

  • Airport
    Pickup
  • Families
    Welcome
  • Internet
    Access
  • Training
    Provided
  • Volunteer
    Certificate
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Environmental Education Volunteer / Tour Guide

Environmental Education Volunteer / Tour Guide

Our butterfly garden is an environmental education centre focusing on insects and spiders found in Monteverde, Costa Rica.

  • Free of
    Charge
  • Free-time
    Activities
  • Free
    Food
  • Free
    Lodging
  • Nature /
    Wildlife
  • Training
    Provided
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