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Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide
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Spend some time in the wild coastal areas of Costa Rica, working with a local charity to help protect adult and baby turtles facing extinction and are increasingly at risk. This programme offers you the opportunity to be part of a vital project that aims to ensure that as many turtles as possible make it out to sea. Surrounded by stunning, golden beaches and living in a Costa Rican cabin - rig...
Spend some time in the wild coastal areas of Costa Rica, working with a local charity to help protect adult and baby turtles facing extinction and are increasingly at risk. This programme offers you the opportunity to be part of a vital project that aims to ensure that as many turtles as possible make it out to sea. Surrounded by stunning, golden beaches and living in a Costa Rican cabin - right at the heart of a community, there is plenty to do and see. An ideal volunteer should be enthusiastic and passionate about animal welfare. Your dedication is critical to the success of the charity's work with turtles.
Program Highlights
Gain hands-on experience with turtles in Costa Rica.
Have the opportunity to make a real contribution toward important research used to help form campaigns to change regulations that endanger the species in Costa Rica.
Enjoy an amazing immersion into Costa Rican life and culture - a great way to learn some Spanish!
Make friends and memories for life, together with other volunteers from around the world.
Live on Costa Rica’s pristine beaches, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, or in locations that are unspoiled by tourism.
Quick Details
- Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Ecology
- Vacation Packages
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Environment See more
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- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
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Having an incredible time in Costa Rica, working with a team involved in turtle conservation
December 12, 2025by: John PayneProgram: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide
Our son, Billy is having an incredible time in Costa Rica, working with a team involved in turtle conservation. Oyster were extremely helpful in managing the expectation and anxieties of both Billy and ourselves. His safety, welfare and overall care was never in doubt, despite his last minute, lackadaisical teenage admin. Oyster kept us informed throughout the process. Our other son will be going to Namibia with Oyster next year.
The project is amazing for volunteers like me.
December 11, 2025by: Christin EigenmannProgram: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide
Thank you so much for reaching out! The days here are flying by & I can’t believe it will already be time to say goodbye on Saturday. So many beautiful memories & new experiences, I don’t even know where to start! The project is amazing for volunteers like me. A lot of different volunteer activities with the turtles but enough personal space as well. The team is amazing and my local ‘coach’ Josué has been absolutely incredible in showing & explaining me everything! Anna from the main office has been super helpful in rescheduling my transportation & accommodation when my flight was delayed & has also had great input for local excursions. The last two days it has been raining non stop (Hurricane Melissa) so unfortunately I could not join the Corazolito team in visiting a local school since the streets were muddy rivers and there was no way of getting there. But ,Pura Vida’ as the locals say!
One of the best experiences in our lives
December 08, 2025by: Liudmila WorganProgram: Volunteer with Turtles in Costa Rica | Oyster Worldwide
Thank you, it was one of the best experiences in our lives! We felt so close to the nature and met many wonderful and enthusiastic people. Everything went smoothly due to your organisation, thank you for this. I'm now thinking to come back there in a couple of years with my friend, her son (he will be doing gold DofE) and my younger daughter.
Program Details
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Locations
- Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Ecology
- Vacation Packages
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
Availability
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Couples, Families
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Certificate of Completion
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Online Application
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