Volunteer In Costa Rica: Volunteer in Costa Rica
Volunteer in Costa Rica: volunteering in Costa Rica
Help save turtles and join other environmental projects in Costa Rica while immersing yourself in the local culture.
Volunteer in Costa Rica: help protect nature and meet like-minded people
Volunteer programs in Costa Rica are more than a vacation — they’re a true adventure where you can help out and never get bored. Forget dull tours — every day brings new tasks and unexpected encounters with local life.
PE with a twist — teach kids to jump, run, and laugh even without a gym or fancy equipment. Expect open fields, a couple of balls, and plenty of creative ideas to show that sports are fun, even when all you’ve got is nature and the wind.
Hands-on farm life — care for horses and cows, water coffee plantations, and harvest avocados. Instead of boring city routines, you’ll get plowing, the smell of fresh earth, and real rural bustle with local festivals and markets.
Preschool magic — play, sing, and create with little ones from six months to six years. It’s not just childcare, it’s a daily show of laughter, discoveries, and small victories that will make you an expert in “kid happiness” and “parental patience.”
Languages aren’t boring lessons — they’re mini-adventures. Teach English, French, German, or even Chinese through play, using skits and fun games. Think learning languages is dull? We’ll change your mind!
Construction and community projects — forget the office and the drill! You’ll be hands-on: repairing schools, creating green spaces, and helping make the village more beautiful and welcoming. You can also join sustainable gardening and river cleanups — because good deeds are loved not just by people, but by nature too.
The marine park is your chance to be a superhero for sea turtles, sharks, and seabirds. Feed and care for them, help them recover, and guide their return to the ocean. No boring lectures — just real, hands-on time with marine life.
Why join this program?
- Find a suitable program
- Transfer
- Introductory Info Session
- Two-week stay in a hostel
- Sponsor support during your participation in the program
- Certificate of participation
- Registration fee ($75)
- Flights
- Health insurance
- Meals
Program materials
- Program brochure
- Sample participation agreement
- Country & placements guide (manual)
- Program cost calculator
Requirements
- Aged 18 and up
- Conversational Spanish or English required
Programs have fixed dates. Confirm the start date of the chosen program with the IEC coordinator.
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