Volunteer in Costa Rica

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.

Timeline

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Fri, 2005-07-01

GVI launches Costa Rica expedition and research programs
Wed, 2006-03-01

Turtle work started to the north of Tortuguero National Park
Wed, 2008-10-01

Publishing papers
Sun, 2009-03-01

Long term internship opportunities, a way to change your life
Fri, 2010-01-01

Surveys begin in the south of Tortuguero National Park
Mon, 2010-03-01

Capturing photos of the elusive jaguar
Tue, 2010-06-01

Green turtle surveys begin in Jalova
Fri, 2011-04-01

Community programs in Quepos off to a good start
Mon, 2013-07-01

Quepos programs make the difference
Fri, 2016-01-01

Jaguar management plan and renewable energy

Manuel Antonio

Jalova

Featured Programs in Costa Rica

Arts and Childcare Volunteering in Costa Rica

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

Community Development Expedition in Costa Rica

Work with local children on community development projects in Costa Rica

Challenge Costa Rica

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

Volunteer Holiday in Costa Rica

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

Volunteer Explorer in Mexico and Costa Rica

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

Volunteer on Construction Projects in Costa Rica

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

Volunteer Adventure Holiday in Costa Rica

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

Volunteering for Under 18s in Costa Rica

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

Costa Rica Wildlife Conservation Expedition

Volunteer on this unique marine and rainforest conservation program in a wildlife hotspot

Volunteer to Teach English in Costa Rica

Travel to Costa Rica to teach English to underprivileged children

Teach Sports in Costa Rica

Volunteer with disadvantaged children in Costa Rica through soccer, basketball and other sports

Volunteer with Children in Costa Rica

Learn Spanish, volunteer on childcare projects and explore Central America

Community Development Internship in Costa Rica

Teach children, Learn Spanish, Explore Costa Rica and gain valuable experience in community development

Jaguar Conservation in Costa Rica

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

Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica

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

Conservation Internship in Costa Rica

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

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

Volunteer Voice: The Illusion

‘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

The best thing I've seen in Jalova is...

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.