Volunteer inCosta Rica.
Discover new experiences. Meet amazing people. Give something back.
Tell us about yourselfBeyond the usual tourist experience
Costa Rica may be small, but it holds around 6% of the world's biodiversity. Its wildlife, beaches and forests are worth protecting — and local communities deserve support, too.
Whether you're passionate about animals, love nature, enjoy helping others, or simply want to try something meaningful, volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with Costa Rica beyond the usual tourist experience.
Already living in Costa Rica or Latin America? Or planning to visit while learning Spanish? There may be an opportunity for you!
Tell us a little about yourself, and let's find out what could be a good fit.
Biodiversity figure: OECD environmental review of Costa Rica.
What can you help with?
These are the kinds of volunteer work people ask us about. Which of them is available at a given moment depends on the organizations involved, and we confirm it with you directly.
- Wildlife and animal conservation
- Beach cleaning and environmental protection
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Social assistance and community support
How it works
Send your enquiry
Fill in the short form below. It takes about two minutes.
We look for a fit
We read your enquiry and, privately, look for programs that suit your interests and your age.
We get in touch
If there is a possible fit, we contact you to talk through the options.
Sending the form expresses interest; it does not guarantee a placement. Work with wildlife, mental health and social assistance depends on qualified, established organizations, and what you can do is set by each organization's supervision and eligibility rules.
Explore volunteer opportunities
Tell us about yourself and your interests. This form expresses interest in volunteering; it does not guarantee a placement.