costa rica volunteering

Experience another culture like never before while making a real difference in people’s lives.
You’ll gain perspectives and insights into the local culture and yourself. It’s an exciting and personally inspiring experience, and you’ll develop memories that will be with you forever
Learn a new language and a new culture while promoting leadership skills, team-building, and youth empowerment through environmental activities and gardening.
Partner with local youth to run camps for 5-12 year old children teaching environmental health. Collaborate with community members on the planning and implementation of a Community-based Initiative tailored to your community’s specific needs
Costa Rica is a cultural and natural paradise, but most travelers see only the large, touristy resorts. This Road Less Traveled program, however, offers a unique opportunity in the middle of a secluded natural rainforest to help an untouched community create a sustainable future. While helping the community to help themselves, volunteers will be treated to enormous cultural learning and spectacular contact with the lush rainforest.
A decade ago, the government set aside a national forest reserve for the spectacular Carara Rainforest, which borders the village. The villagers love their nature paradise and appreciated the action.
However, since then, the tiny village has struggled for sources of income, as their crops are being eaten by protected wildlife. As a first step toward creating sustainable eco-tourism, the community needs help clearing paths, marking trails, learning English, etc.
Our medical programs include a paramedic center or a children’s Hospital. We offer Ecology Conservation in Cabo Blanco and Marine Conservation in Puntarenas.
Assist in schools and orphanages or teach English to a group 15 hours per week as part of the Conversation Partner program.