Volunteer Work Abroad Since 1997

Costa Rica

If rainforests, beaches and turquoise waters are your kind of thing, volunteer in Costa Rica! The country is famous for its majestic natural beauty and a volunteer in Costa Rica can enjoy a touch of paradise while working with children or helping conserve its magical wildlife. Experience the Caribbean. Make a difference. Volunteer in Costa Rica.

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Featured Programs in Costa Rica

 

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Kayak and Rafting adventure challenge in Costa Rica to support conservation projects

Wildlife Expedition in Costa Rica

Experience marine and rainforest conservation in this biodiversity hotspot  

Volunteer in Costa Rica

Deliver your own art workshops in schools in underprivileged areas of Quepos.

Work with local children on community development projects in Costa Rica

Volunteer on short term construction projects and enjoy a 4 day adventure tour

Travel to two stunning Latin American countries, volunteer with children, learn spanish and experience cultural highlights and an adventure tour

Construction Volunteering in Costa Rica

Travel to the Pacific Costa Rican coast and volunteer on community construction projects

volunteer abroad in costa rica

Contribute to community development and education programs, and join a 4-day adventure tour

volunteer for under 18

Get introduced to the world of volunteering abroad in this dedicated under 18s project in Costa Rica

Volunteer to Teach English in Costa Rica

Travel to Costa Rica to Teach English to underprivileged children

Teach Sports in Costa Rica

Work with disadvantaged children in Costa Rica through football, basketball and other sports

Volunteer with Children in Costa Rica

Learn Spanish, volunteer on childcare projects and explore Central America

Teaching Internship in Costa Rica

Work with children, Learn Spanish, Explore Central  America and receive career development opportunities 

Sea Turtle Conservation  in Costa Rica

Volunteer to Protect Green, Hawksbill and Leatherback Sea Turtles in Tortuguero National Park

Jaguar Conservation in Costa Rica

Based in the Tortuguero National Park, assist in the protection of endangered Jaguars

conservation internship costa rica

Intern on rainforest conservation projects on the Caribbean coast and receive career development opportunities

News From Costa Rica

A photo from one of the camera traps, taken whilst GVI team were on the beach

 

‘Paradise doesn’t exist’ they said,
‘Magic is a misconception’ they said,
‘Dreams lack reality’ they said.
 
2 jaguars playing, caught by GVI camera trap

We’ve said goodbye to another fabulous group of volunteers, and this month before they left,  we asked to write about the best things they’ve seen here in Jalova.

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