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GLA Costa Rica - Volunteer Programs for Teens
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...
Program Highlights
Explore Costa Rica and discover where the Atlantic and Pacific ecosystems meet.
Carry out volunteering activities alongside experts or people from local communities.
Engage in exhilarating activities, from ziplining through lush valleys to whitewater rafting!
Spend time on Costa Rica's relaxing beaches.
Learn more about Tico culture through dance or cooking classes, arts workshops, and from our dedicated local staff.
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Quick Details
- Arenal, Costa Rica
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
- Animal Welfare
- Building & Construction Projects
- Community Development
- Conservation
- Culture
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- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Life changing
by: Briggs Canton - United StatesProgram: GLA Costa Rica - Volunteer Programs for TeensWhen I first got there I had no doubt that I was going to have an amazing time. All the staff made it so fun and a safe environment. I had a good session with everyone there. The volunteering was incredibly rewarding and amazing because the got to see the smiles on peoples’ faces. The adventure days were so fun and exhilarating. Overall my trip through GLA was life changing and amazing I had a great time in Costa Rica and can’t wait for my next trip
Best 10 days
by: Austin Cartagena - United StatesProgram: GLA Costa Rica - Volunteer Programs for TeensMy experience with GLA made me more globally aware and makes me want to volunteer within my community more. I believe everyone should have a once in a lifetime experience like this one and I'm eternally grateful for this gift. Thank you GLA!!!!!
Best 10 days
by: Austin Cartagena - United StatesProgram: GLA Costa Rica - Volunteer Programs for TeensMy experience with GLA made me more globally aware and makes me want to volunteer within my community more. I believe everyone should have a once in a lifetime experience like this one and I'm eternally grateful for this gift. Thank you GLA!!!!!
Program Details
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Locations
- Arenal, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Medical / Accident Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- Some high school, no diploma
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Online Application
- Essay
Interviews
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Brittany Randles
Participated in 2014
Brittany is a Global Leadership Ambassador. She went on the Protecting the Pacific trip in Costa Rica during the summer of 2014.
Brittany Randles
Participated in 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!
Lindsay Goddard
Participated in 2016
Lindsay is a junior at Homestead High School in Sunnyvale, California and she works in childcare at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church on the weekends. In ...
Lindsay Goddard
Participated in 2016
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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