Costa Rica

Costa Rica literally means 'the rich coast', and it is an archetypal tropical paradise. Pristine rainforests run down to idyllic golden beaches, and the ‘poco a poco’ (little by little) pace of life is reassuringly relaxed and guaranteed to make travel in Costa Rica a relaxing and rewarding experience.

Costa Rica

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If you’re interested in volunteering in Costa Rica, you’ll receive a warm welcome at the many conservation projects that attempt to minimize the impact of the ever-increasing tourist developments and the pollution that they cause. There are also lots of opportunities to teach English in Costa Rica and get involved in community volunteering projects across the country.

For those of you considering volunteering in Costa Rica during your travel adventure in Costa Rica or Costa Rica gap year, the news is good. We send lots of volunteer travellers out to Costa Rica to support meaningful projects including building homes for underprivileged families and the country is something of a meeting point for people planning on travelling into Latin America. Some of these projects receive extra help through i-to-i’s Big Giving programme.

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Build homes for underprivileged families in Costa Rica

1 week from
US$1059.00
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Experience life in rural Costa Rica and work alongside locals on a housing project designed to improve the living conditions of the local community. Why not include 2 weeks of Spanish language lessons before you start your volunteering? Call us for more details!

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  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Building
  • Duration: 1 to 8 weeks

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Surf and save turtles in Costa Rica

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Help save some of Costa Rica's most endangered animals then reward yourself with adrenalin-packed surfing lessons on the country's spectacular beaches. Why not include 2 weeks of Spanish language lessons before you start your volunteering? Call us for more details!

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  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Sports
  • Duration: 1 to 2 weeks

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Sea turtle conservation in Costa Rica

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Spend your time on the beautiful coasts of Costa Rica where you`ll be working with important turtle conservation projects and having an amazing experience living the beach life while helping to protect this endangered species. Why not include 2 weeks of Spanish language lessons before you start your volunteering? Call us for more details!

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  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 1 to 4 weeks

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Teach English near La Fortuna, Costa Rica

4 weeks from
US$1409.00
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Based in the stunning landscapes of the mountains and volcanoes of Costa Rica this project provides rich reward for anyone willing to give their time and energy in this friendly and warm community. Why not include 2 weeks of Spanish language lessons before you start your volunteering? Call us for more details!

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  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Teaching
  • Duration: 4 to 12 weeks

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Community work with children in Costa Rica

4 weeks from
US$1409.00
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Savour the wonders of Central America in this amazing country and immerse yourself into helping children less fortunate than yourself. Why not include 2 weeks of Spanish language lessons before you start your volunteering? Call us for more details!

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  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 4 to 12 weeks

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Ecology conservation near the Tenorio Volcano, Costa Rica

2 weeks from
US$1229.00
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The perfect project for those who care for the environment, you'll gain hands on experience of ecology conservation in one of Costa Rica's beautiful national parks nestling by the stunning Tenorio Volcano. Why not include 2 weeks of Spanish language lessons before you start your volunteering? Call us for more details!

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  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Conservation
  • Duration: 2 to 4 weeks

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Enriching and engaguing, would recommend it to anyone.... [Read more]

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Learn Spanish and work with children near San Jose, Costa Rica

2 weeks from
US$1499.00
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On this project you will have a great combination of learning Spanish and working with some amazing children who lack many of the things that we all take for granted.

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  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 2 to 5 weeks

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