GLA Costa Rica - Volunteer Programs for Teens
Program Overview
Travel to Costa Rica and make a difference in a subject area you are passionate about! Choose from program themes ranging from Public Health and Medicine to Animal and Wildlife Conservation to Language Immersion and everything in between. GLA's offerings include:
- Animal Rescue & Veterinary Project
- Beachside Service Adventure
- Marine Conservation & Sea Turtle Expedition™
- The Ultimate Advent...
Travel to Costa Rica and make a difference in a subject area you are passionate about! Choose from program themes ranging from Public Health and Medicine to Animal and Wildlife Conservation to Language Immersion and everything in between. GLA's offerings include:
- Animal Rescue & Veterinary Project
- Beachside Service Adventure
- Marine Conservation & Sea Turtle Expedition™
- The Ultimate Adventure
- Medicine & Healthcare Discovery
- Middle School Service Adventure
- Ocean & Wildlife Conservation Adventure™
- Sea Turtle Initiative™
- Spanish Service Adventure
- Surf, Sports & Sustainability ™
- The Initiative for Children ™
- Spring Break Service Adventure
- Costa Rica Internship: Career Exploration In Environmental Stewardship
Costa Rica is known for its serene tropical surroundings an...
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- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
- Animal Welfare
Updated Sep 1, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Arenal, Costa Rica
Types & Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Some high school, no diploma
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Online Application
- Essay
Age Requirement
14-17
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
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Lindsay Goddard
Participated in 2016
AlumniLindsay is a junior at Homestead High School in Sunnyvale, California and she works in childcare at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church on the weekends. In ...
Travel has been a big part of my life since I was young, and volunteering is a passion of mine, so when my best friend showed me her GLA catalog, I knew I had to try it out.
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Brittany Randles
Participated in 2014
AlumniBrittany is a Global Leadership Ambassador. She went on the Protecting the Pacific trip in Costa Rica during the summer of 2014.
I love to travel but have never been out of the U.S. until I decided to go abroad with Global Leadership Adventures. I wanted to volunteer more than just locally. I wanted to learn what this world has to offer!
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