Environmental Volunteering in Costa Rica - High School
Program Overview
AMIGOS offers high school students a transformative summer in Costa Rica, blending meaningful environmental action and deep cultural immersion.
Participants can choose from three impactful project types:
1. Olas y Cerros, where they engage with climate change adaptation efforts, help with sea turtle protection on the Caribbean coast, and visit significant archaeological sites.
2. La Brunca, wh...
AMIGOS offers high school students a transformative summer in Costa Rica, blending meaningful environmental action and deep cultural immersion.
Participants can choose from three impactful project types:
1. Olas y Cerros, where they engage with climate change adaptation efforts, help with sea turtle protection on the Caribbean coast, and visit significant archaeological sites.
2. La Brunca, where they volunteer with women-led community organizations working to protect wildlife in the Brunca region and learn how farmers support conservation efforts.
3. La Pezeta, where they experience Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity firsthand. They will volunteer at an environmental conservation reserve and visit community entrepreneurship initiatives to learn about their conservation approaches.
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What's Included
Quick Details
- 2-4 Weeks
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Environment
- Marine Conservation
- Organic Farming
Updated Jun 12, 2026
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Locations
- Costa Rica
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Environment
- Marine Conservation
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- Spanish
- Education
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Other
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Written Application
- Other
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
14-17
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
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Amigos programs for high school students offer authentic service, cultural humility, and leadership development alongside fun and cultural exchange. Participants engage in community-led projects, collaborate with their group and staff leaders, practice a new language, and immerse themselves in host families and vibrant local cultures for an unforgettable adventure.
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