Costa Rica

Volunteer in Costa Rica

Working as a volunteer in Costa Rica gives you a greater understanding of everyday Costa Rican life. Combine volunteering with Spanish, your volunteer work abroad will be far more rewarding.

Costa Rica a volunteer haven
Volunteer in Costa Rica and enter Central America's jewel. Costa Rica is an ecotourism heaven, as well as being mostly coastline, which means great surfing and beaches galore. Costa Rica's enlightened approach to conservation has ensured that lush jungles are home to playful monkeys, languid sloths, crocodiles, countless lizards, poison-dart frogs and a mind-boggling assortment of exotic birds, insects and butterflies. Meanwhile, endangered sea turtles nest on both coasts and cloud forests protect elusive birds and jungle cats.

You could work as a Costa Rica volunteer by getting involved with conservation work – either helping in the fight to save Costa Rica’s endangered sea turtles or working with sloths. All you need is a desire to ‘make a difference’ on your gap year.

Tip... if you’d prefer to volunteer in Costa Rica on a more ‘people-based’ project you could also opt to help care for disadvantaged children.

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Costa Rica Sea Turtle Conservation - Pacific

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Costa Rica Sea Turtle Conservation - Pacific

Escort baby turtles to the sea, take part in patrols to protect the eggs and observe turtle behaviour. Working next to the Pacific Ocean, you’ll be part of a highly successful conservation project.

Costa Rica Turtle and Surf

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The perfect combination of sport and conservation. Help look after turtle eggs and the baby turtles - not difficult when they’re so sweet! Then learn to surf or improve your technique at a nearby beach.

Costa Rica Schools And Day Care

£499

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Teach English or computer skills or organise fun activities such as plays, arts and crafts and sport in schools or centres around Costa Rica. Living with a family will give you an excellent opportunity to practise your Spanish.

Costa Rica Care For Vulnerable Children

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You’ll be invaluable to the over-worked leaders of orphanages and homes. Finger-printing, hopscotch or baking cakes will encourage abused, neglected and orphan children to smile again, while you’ll get a rare insight into Costa Rican life.

Costa Rica Experience

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A four-week trip of a lifetime, during which you’ll learn Spanish, volunteer in an orphanage or school, live with a Costa Rican family, sail along the Tárcoles River, bathe in volcanic hot springs and learn about the local fauna.

Costa Rica Spanish Language School

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Put yourself at an immediate advantage in South America and take Spanish lessons at whatever level suits you. Cultural activities such as cooking and dancing are included and staying with a family means you can practise at home.

Costa Rica Animal Rescue

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Get up close to jaguars, parrots and other wildlife. The creatures have been held captive, but will hopefully be returned to the wild. Help nurse them back to health and educate the public about the centre’s work.

NEW - Marine Discovery

£8599

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Embark on a life changing marine odyssey and feast your eyes on rare and beautiful species as you travel from the shores of Mozambique to coast of Costa Rica. Mozambique – Sri Lanka – Peru – Costa Rica

Your Complete South America Gap Year

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From the busy streets of Quito to the awe-inspiring and tranquil beauty of the ancient Inca ruins, take in the most incredible sights and experiences of South America! Ecuador - Peru - Bolivia

Costa Rica Community Development

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Help the local community in a rural fishing village on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast. You will be warmly welcomed by the locals and spend time with other volunteers teaching children and developing key skills given them more opportunities and a brighter future.

Costa Rica Sloth Rescue and Conservation

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Give orphaned and injured sloths the TLC they need. You’ll help out at a centre dedicated to the protection of these endangered creatures, feeding them and helping them return to the wild.