Volunteer Abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica

Affordable Volunteer Abroad Programs: from USD 10 per day!

IVHQ provides safe, quality, and extremely affordable volunteering placements in developing countries all over the world. Each year we place over 4,000 people into our programs abroad, making us one of the world's most trusted volunteer organizations. We have a wide range of volunteer travel opportunities in Kenya, Kenya - Maasai, Tanzania, South Africa, Ghana, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodia, Ecu... Learn More

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

Conservation in Costa Rica with Projects Abroad

Projects Abroad offers you the opportunity to learn about tropical conservation in Costa Rica's extensive forested national parks. This volunteer experience will provide a wonderful opportunity to work in a truly unique habitat in a series of underground caves Costa Rica has become a conservationist's paradise. Its government has developed a positive attitude and protects its many natural reso... Learn More

Volunteer In Costa Rica - United Planet - 1-52 weeks

United Planet's Costa Rica program is multifaceted and growing and there are many opportunities for volunteers to make a critical difference. Volunteers can play an important role in contributing to the local community and in building bonds of understanding. Many opportunities are offered, both short and long-term on projects supporting the environment and focusing on community development, such a... Learn More

Summer Volunteer Adventure in Costa Rica

Summer volunteers will participate in a wide variety of service projects and adventure tours throughout the country; make new friends, explore the culture, language and beauty of Costa Rica. This Summer Adventure is made up of 4 weeks of different projects throughout the country of Costa Rica. Participants can choose to join us for 2 weeks or for all 4 weeks. The first week begins June 21 and t... Learn More

Dance Volunteering in Costa Rica

Share your dance and movement abilities with Costa Rican children at a school or orphanage in this immersive and fulfilling volunteering opportunity! Based out of San Jose, the countrys capital, youll be able to make an impact by providing children with a fun, structured, and creative program. Youll also help them build their dance skills, along with earning about Costa Rican culture. Build you... Learn More

Year-long Volunteer Teacher in Costa Rica

To increase second language learning around the country's schools, in 1994 the Ministerio de Educacion Publica (MEP) in Costa Rica instituted a foreign language and development program named PROLED (Programa de Lenguas Extranjeras para el Desarollo), which now affects approximately 75,000 students throughout 400 primary schools. Now in its fifteenth year of service within the country, WorldTeach c... Learn More

Spanish & Volunteer in Costa Rica

AICR is proud to announce the only organization in Costa Rica providing a full curriculum in Spanish language as well as fully organized Volunteer programs in 5 different areas: Teaching, Children, Community, Ecology, and Professional Experience (Journalism, Tourism, Health, Non for profit, Hotelier, Veterinary, and more); we believe in the sustainability of our programs, that is why we offer ver... 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

Volunteer Placement in Costa Rica

Programs: * Teaching English Teaching English to low-income communities in San Jose and surrounding areas is a rewarding project. Children, teenagers and young adults are very excited to practice their pronunciation and conversation skills with native speakers Work varies but generally consists of providing tutoring to local students, setting up small workshops, assisting local teachers and... Learn More

Global Leadership Adventures: Teen Volunteer Abroad Trips

Global Leadership Adventures offers life-changing community service trips to Africa, Asia and Latin America. Programs are only for high schools students and focus on volunteering and learning about grassroots social movements. On the weekends, students engage in exciting excursions to places of cultural or historical significance. Click on the link to request a free catalog. Programs in 11 dest... Learn More

AFS Intercultural Programs: Study Abroad in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations for AFS-USA Exchange Students, and with good reason. The country is home to proud, friendly, and peaceful citizens known as ticos (men) and ticas (women). They are usually conservative but they enjoy sharing their life and social activities with new people. The people of Costa Rica are known as Ticos. Most Costa Ricans have a European heritage wit... Learn More

Travel for Teens - Costa Rica Adventure and Service I

Our first of two trips offered in Costa Rica is a perfect mix of adventure, sun, and community service. Spend 13 action packed days traveling through gorgeous green rainforests, swimming in waterfalls, snorkeling in the Caribbean, zip-lining over jungle canopy, and meeting locals while making an impact on their community with 5 separate community service projects. Come experience the pristine natu... Learn More

Volunteer with ISA-ELAP in San Jose, Costa Rica

Current placements in San Jose: Public or Private Clinic Observe medical procedures and consultations with patients and learn Spanish medical terminology. Volunteers help analyze and develop X-rays and work with blood tests in the laboratory. Other possible responsibilities include giving educational health talks on various topics such as nutrition, dengue, TB, diarrhea, breast exams, and immu... Learn More

Teaching and Children's Programs - Costa Rica

Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica. These programs target at-risk children living in impoverished areas or unsafe conditions. Volunteers can assist teaching English and other subjects in classrooms in primary and middle schools in poorer neighborhoods, assist with after school programs and help run day camps for the children during school vacations. Some activities may include teaching English, dancin... 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

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