Community Engagement in San Jose, Costa Rica
by WorldStrides
Program Overview
Build your skills through a service-learning experience in San José, Costa Rica’s vibrant capital and cultural, economic, and political center. Work alongside local NGOs, schools, clinics, and community organizations while exploring fields like education, museums, youth services, and healthcare. Through hands-on service and guided reflection, you’ll deepen your understanding of Costa Rican culture, and communities while experiencing the energy of a Latin American city surrounded by natural beauty.
From the moment you arrive, our local team is here to support you with airport pickup, on-site guidance, cultural activities, and excursions that help you connect with the city and make the most of your experience abroad.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
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- Multiple Year
- Summer
- AIDS
- Animal Welfare
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Arts
- Biological Research
- Building & Construction Projects
- Business
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Conservation
- Counseling
- Culture
- Dental
- Drama
- Eco-Tourism
- Economic Development
- Education
- English Teaching
- Environment
- Gender Issues
- Geology
- Grassroots Organization
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Hospital
- Human Rights
- Journalism
- Law
- Legal Aide
- Marketing
- Media
- Medicine
- Microfinance
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Parks
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Recreation
- Senior Citizens
- Small Business Development
- Social Work
- Special Needs
- Teaching
- Tutor
- Veterinary Science
- Volunteer Management
- Water Projects
- Women
- Writing
- Youth
- Youth Development
- American
- Canadian
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- San Jose, Costa Rica
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Canadian
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Transcript
- Resume
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-35
Duration
- Multiple Year
- Summer
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Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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