Digging Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica

Costa Rica, which means "Rich Coast" in English, is located in Central America (to south of Nicaragua and to the north of Panama). When Gil Gonzalez Davila, a Spanish explorer, arrived in Central America, he named Costa Rica after the lush beaches on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts and the gold worn by the indigenous people. Costa Rica boasts of cool scenic mountainous locations and volcano to...

ISV offers a unique combination of volunteer projects and action-packed adventure travel in a fun, safe, educational and well-organized environment. ISV participants make a significant difference in the world by annually contributing over 250,000 hours of volunteer work abroad in the fields of conservation and community development.

Through our partner in Costa Rica, Love Volunteers is seeking volunteers to help local communities. Opportunities are available precisely where the local population’s needs are greatest, your efforts directly impacting on the lives of people affected by poverty. The options include teaching, working with disadvantaged children, as well as medical, environmental and construction work.

If you're looking for a unique travel experience abroad, look no further! A Broader View's programs are the perfect way to meet new people, immerse yourself in new cultures and make a difference abroad.

Help communities by joining Volunteers For Peace international volunteer placements in Croatia. Participants can experience the unique culture and interact with the locals while staying in the city of Zagreb for two to four weeks. This program is open to motivated and flexible American philanthropists.

Costa Rica is a cultural and natural paradise, but most travelers only see its impersonal and touristy side. Globe Aware's Costa Rica volunteer travel programs offer a unique opportunity to help small communities improve their well being and create a sustainable future in ecologically important areas.

Gap Year Abroad with CIEE offers college-bound high school graduates an opportunity to acquire a broader global perspective, foster independence and gain self-knowledge.

Help save leatherback sea turtles from extinction at one of the most important remaining nesting beaches in the world, OR Explore the fascinating world of caterpillars to see how they protect themselves and respond to changes in their habitats. Volunteer in Costa Rica with Earthwatch.

Rustic Pathways is committed to providing high-quality community service programs that enrich the hearts and minds of our students and offer tangible benefits to the communities we serve.

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