Volunteer Abroad in Eastern Lowlands, Costa Rica

Volunteer for Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica

Volunteer in Costa Rica with GoEco. Volunteer in Costa Rica with the sea turtle conservation project. You are needed to assist with the protection of the magnificent leatherback, green sea turtles and hawksbill on the beaches of Southeast Caribbean of Costa Rica. Currently, all eight species of sea turtle world wide are recognized as 'endangered' by International Conservation Union (IUCN). The ... Learn More

Community Run Turtle Volunteer Program on the Caribbean Coast

We are a non-profit organization whose dual aims are the protection of sea turtles and the improvement of the living conditions of the local inhabitants. The local inhabitants generate income by cooperating in the project; they guard beaches together with the volunteers, act as tour guides for eco-tourists and assist with the various agricultural activities. By helping to generate an income for th... Learn More

Costa Rica Sea Turtle Studies

Sea turtles have existed for over 100 million years, traveling in abundance through the earth's oceans. But today these gentle, fascinating creatures are in danger of extinction, largely due to man's impact on the planet's oceans and beaches. This expedition takes you to the beaches of Tortuguero, Costa Rica, the nesting site of more green turtles than anywhere else in the world. Learn about the s... Learn More

Costa Rica Wildlife Sanctuary

There are certain responsibilities at the Rescue Center and everyone is expected to pull their own weight and work as a team. The animals do not work on our schedule, rather they follow their own internal clock which insists that they eat early in the day. The time for your rest and relaxation is later in the day when high temperatures usually demand it. A typical day at the Rescue Center mig... Learn More

COSTA RICA - Eco-Tourism and Rainforest Protection

* Reforestation (planting and seeding) * Eco-Tourism * Maintaining lodge facilities and trails * Educational activities with local school The project's aim is Rain Forest Conservation through responsible and sustainable tourism. They have planted hundreds of tropical hardwoods on the part of the land originally cut down by banana plantations in the 1800's. The seedlings you will plant ... Learn More

Volunteer Teaching Abroad in Costa Rica!

Volunteers will live with host families in rural communities throughout the country for a period of 6 months to one year and will be responsible for teaching 20 hours of class time and 20 hours of preparation. Our program is unique in that we serve the tourism sector where there is an immediate need to learn English. Our teachers serve as community teachers for professionals from the tourism secto... Learn More

Costa Rica Sloth Rescue and Conservation

Over the years, the center has rescued many sloths and other wildlife that have had bad experiences with the human world. In 1997 the Sloth Sanctuary was recognized by the Costa Rican government as a refuge for the rescue and rehabilitation of sloths. A dedicated staff of 14 full-time employees care for the animals. Volunteers are needed to help provide the sloths with the loving care they requ... Learn More

Global Service and Language Program

You will spend two weeks on a building project with Habitat for Humanity where you will live alongside volunteers from all over the world. Housing and meals will be provided in a small guest house. The third week you will embark on an ecotour visiting sights such as the Arenal Volcano, from which you will ride horseback up to lovely waterfalls. You will spend two days at Tortuguero National Park w... Learn More