Volunteer Abroad in North Western Region, Costa Rica

Volunteer for Projects in Costa Rica! Over 15,500 Volunteers

This unique opportunity gives you the chance to work in conservation of the beautiful ecosystems, or work more closely with the local community members. The Global Volunteer Network has opportunities to work in a range of programs in Costa Rica. Volunteers can assist with our turtle conservation program, to volunteering in one of our orphanages, schools, construction programs, animal rights progra... Learn More

Alternative Spring Break Trips with Projects Abroad

Our special spring break volunteer trips are perfect for college students looking for an alternative way to spend spring break this year. Instead of doing the usual spring break routine, you can get off the beaten track and make your break matter by joining one of these specially-designed volunteer projects for students. The Alternative Spring Break Trips are 1-week long, scheduled to coincide ... Learn More

Volunteer in Costa Rica - Animal Rescue and Conservation

This project is in San Carlos, Alajuela province. The La Marina Wildlife Rescue Center is a privately funded organization. Injured and displaced animals are brought to the center from all over the country by Costa Rican officials. Many are able to be nursed back to health and re-released back into their natural habitat when rehabilitated. Tapirs, spider monkeys, green macaws, scarlet macaws, and d... Learn More

Volunteer Abroad in Europe, Central and South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia

It's volunteering at it's best! GeoVisions offers exciting ways to experience first hand a new country, a town, a community through our volunteer abroad projects. Gain an understanding and appreciation for new cultures while you completely immerse yourself into the community and lifestyle. Whether you participate as an English conversation tutor, an au pair, a teacher, an intern, a program of lan... Learn More

Costa Rica Community Construction

Costa Rica is a riot of colour and Latin spirit, where you will find towering volcanoes with lava coursing through their veins, epic coastlines where forests tumble down to the edge of the sandy shores, and vast swathes of the beautiful and precious cloud forests, home to a staggering variety of some of the world's most fascinating creatures. What better way to immerse yourself in this exciting... Learn More

ELAP 2-Week Summer Group Volunteer Projects

In an effort to facilitate greater interaction between university students and the international community, ELAP now offers 2-week summer volunteer projects in Argentina, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Peru. During these projects, participants are immersed in the Spanish language and Latin American culture through activities, excursions and participation in volunteer service projects. ... Learn More

Eco-Reserve and Animal Rescue Center in Costa Rica

Based on a private ecological reserve in the rain forests of northern Costa Rica, this project is tackling many issues that the small community faces. Many of Costa Ricas rescued animals are brought to the site as a permanent or temporary home until they are able to be released back in to the wild. The project also demonstrates its care for the environment through many ongoing conservation projec... Learn More

LPI Global Impact - Study & Volunteer Costa Rica Spring Break & Summer

The LPI Global Impact program in July offers students a challenging month-long experience including the "LPI 2-Week July" academic program followed by two weeks of volunteer service. Students will be in the classroom for a total of 40 hours. LPI students attend classes Monday through Thursday, including Spanish Language, Grammar and Conversation. The course schedule will not be available until the... Learn More

Sustainable Farming Initiative in Costa Rica

The aim of this project is "to create a self sufficient model farm, which can demonstrate the kindness of sustainable ecological agriculture." And what better place for a sustainable farm than Costa Rica, a country that has long been praised for its conservation efforts. Your contribution to life on the farm will undoubtedly help to consolidate environmentally-friendly practices in a delicate eco-... Learn More

Central America : Indigenous Community, Culture, and Spanish

In Guatemala and Nicaragua, study Spanish, live with home stay families, and teach at local community schools with your new language skills. Then volunteer at a sustainable arts center and live in an eco-lodge as you learn about permaculture and alternative building techniques, enriching your experience as you embrace local cuisine, folklore, and indigenous culture. As you learn first-hand about... Learn More

Youth Discovery Program Volunteer Costa Rica

Overview: The Palo Verde National Park is part of the Tempisque Conservation Area, which contains much of the valley of the Tempisque River and covers an area of 45,492 acres in Guanacaste Province. The Park is dedicated to the conservation of floodplain, marshes, limestone ridges, and seasonal pools. Learn More

Experiential Semester in Central America

Embark on a 3-month journey exploring the language and culture of Guatemala, Costa Rica and Honduras. Live with native families, trek through the Guatemalan highlands and be introduced to Quiche (the native Mayan language), study Spanish by total immersion, build houses for the underprivileged, study spirituality and meditation through a blending of several traditions, protect endangered Caribbean... Learn More

SPI Volunteer Programs in Costa Rica

The SPI Costa Rica Volunteer Program allows students to study and volunteer, while traveling the fascinating eco-systems of the country. Students arrive into the San Jose Airport and travel to Heredia (a suburb of San Jose) for first day orientation, before heading to the town of Monteverde for the first week of the program. Located in the heart of the Costa Rican rainforest, Monteverde hosts the ... Learn More

Spanish Course and Volunteer in Guatemala and Costa Rica Package

Get fully immersed into the Latin American culture by volunteering and learning Spanish in Guatemala and Costa Rica. Guatemala: All Spanish courses given at the Spanish School in Guatemala provide you with the greatest chance to have a taste of the real Guatemalan way of life. Our Spanish courses in Guatemala are combined with extra curricular activities. There are sports and outdoor activ... 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

Community Service Costa Rica by 360° Student Travel

Our community Service programs are a great way to give back, help those less fortunate and make a difference in the lives of others. Be immersed in the local culture and experience glacier hiking in Alaska, spotting the "Big 5" in Africa, surfing in Hawaii, exploring Machu Picchu in Peru and relaxing in mud baths and hot springs in Costa Rica. 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