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MAXIMO NIVEL

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Maximo Nivel is a locally based organization in Costa Rica, Guate...

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

Costa Rica - Animal Rescue and Conservation

Volunteer for wildlife in Costa Rica! This program works with thr...

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Impact Gap Year

Africa and South America Gap Year

Leave a lasting mark on communities and nature while gaining a br...

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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 9...

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Roots Interns

Sustainable Development Micro-Internship in Costa Rica

Embark on a two-week internship that will educate and inspire you...

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Jakera: Learn Spanish, Volunteer and Adventure

Cuba & Costa Rica – 8 Weeks Travel Adventure

This program offers a full 8-week "All In" experience combining a...

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Love Volunteers

Volunteer Abroad & Make a REAL Difference - From US$175!

Find out why more and more people are choosing to become a Love V...

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Rustic Pathways

Costa Rica Surf, Adventure, Service & Turtle Programs

Costa Rica is where adventure, service, cultural immersion, and t...

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Volunteer World

Volunteer World: Best Volunteer Abroad Programs Worldwide

Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find ...

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GoBeyond Student Travel

GoBeyond - Global Community Service Adventures for Teens

This program goes beyond ordinary high school travel programs and...

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WorldStrides

Community Engagement in San Jose, Costa Rica

San José, the capital city, is in the central valley of the Costa...

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Volunteering Journeys

Family Volunteering Abroad

Our family volunteer programs take place in 6 child friendly and ...

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ARCC Programs

ARCC Gap: Central America - Belize, Costa Rica, Panama

Venture to some of the world’s most exotic and intriguing regions...

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Bright Light Volunteers

Global Service Learning Program

Learn, serve, and lead with Bright Light Volunteers in a country ...

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Volunteers For Peace

Affordable Volunteer Projects in Over 70 Countries

Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Volunteers For Peace (a ...

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Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE UK)

Volunteer Abroad with ICYE UK

Volunteering with ICYE UK is a transformational experience with r...

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Global Citizen Adventure Corps

Global Citizen-Focused Service Learning in Costa Rica

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Amazing experience in Costa Rica

December 06, 2025by: Kim Ford - United KingdomProgram: Volunteer Teaching English in Costa Rica

10

If you are looking to do something extraordinary and immerse yourself in a new culture I would highly recommend this program. Teaching has been fun, engaging, humbling and I’ve made some wonderful connections with my students. They are so happy to receive your help and I think I learned as much from them as they did from me.

IVHQ Christmas Program in Guatemala

November 26, 2025by: Patty Urda - United StatesProgram: Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

10

I volunteered with IVHQ for their Christmas program in Antigua, Guatemala. This was my first experience with IVHQ and I will definitely volunteer with them again. I stayed with a local family who were kind, thoughtful and made me feel right at home. The accommodations were modest but clean and comfortable. The Christmas program was a great experience because we had the opportunity to do a variety of activities including working with seniors and children, picking coffee beans, and a cultural immersion. I appreciate that IVHQ partners with local organizations on the ground.

Amazing experience in Costa Rica

December 06, 2025by: Kim Ford - United KingdomProgram: Volunteer Teaching English in Costa Rica

10

If you are looking to do something extraordinary and immerse yourself in a new culture I would highly recommend this program. Teaching has been fun, engaging, humbling and I’ve made some wonderful connections with my students. They are so happy to receive your help and I think I learned as much from them as they did from me.

IVHQ Christmas Program in Guatemala

November 26, 2025by: Patty Urda - United StatesProgram: Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

10

I volunteered with IVHQ for their Christmas program in Antigua, Guatemala. This was my first experience with IVHQ and I will definitely volunteer with them again. I stayed with a local family who were kind, thoughtful and made me feel right at home. The accommodations were modest but clean and comfortable. The Christmas program was a great experience because we had the opportunity to do a variety of activities including working with seniors and children, picking coffee beans, and a cultural immersion. I appreciate that IVHQ partners with local organizations on the ground.

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