Volunteer in Costa Rica
When you volunteer in Costa Rica with i-to-i your time and effort will make a huge difference. You will also gain a deeper understanding of the country by working alongside local people or teaching English. We have a wide range of volunteering in Costa Rica projects including building homes, community development, conservation, sports coaching and teaching English in Costa Rica.



Some of our most popular projects for volunteers in Costa Rica include: Building homes for underprivileged families, Sea turtle conservation and the unique Turtle tour through Costa Rica and Panama.
To find out more about volunteering in Costa Rica take a look at the projects and resources below. Or visit our Gap Year Costa Rica and Travel Costa Rica sections.
18 trips have been found based on your choices
Sea turtle conservation in Costa Rica
Working on either the Caribbean or Pacific coasts you can help protect one of nature's most fascinating creatures whilst living the 'beach' lifestyle.
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- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Costa rica is a wonderful country that everybody should visit....
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Turtle and Treetops Experience
You'll get the opportunity to work in the global effort to help preserve turtles and their hatchlings at a project dedicated to this cause.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Adventure
- Duration: 1 weeks
Biodiversity work with the indigenous people of Costa Rica
This is an incredible opportunity to protect the beautiful Costa Rican forest along side members of local communities and protect the environment around which their lives are based.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Good luck with leaving!...
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Teaching English at urban schools in Costa Rica
For those who want to try teaching overseas but don't feel ready to take classes on their own, this is an opportunity to make a valuable contribution as a teaching assistant and build up your confidence.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
It was a fantastic experience!...
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Teach English in rural Costa Rica
Based in the stunning landscapes of the mountains in the central valley, rural Costa Rica provides rich reward for teachers willing to give their time and energy
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
Unique
money can't buy
life enhancing
positive
special
unforgettable...
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Build homes for underprivileged families in Costa Rica
Experience life in rural Costa Rica and work alongside locals on a housing project designed to improve the living conditions of the local community.
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- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Building
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A great way to travel...
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Sports: Surf and save turtles in Costa Rica
Help save some of Costa Rica's most endangered animals then reward yourself with adrenalin-packed surfing lessons on the country's spectacular beaches.
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- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 1 to 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
Even though you may not physically see it, you are...
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Ecology Conservation in Costa Rica
The perfect project for those who care for the environment, you'll gain hands on experience of ecology conservation in Costa Rica's beautiful national parks and wildlife reserves.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 4 to 8 weeks
Community work with underprivileged children in Costa Rica
Help channel children's energies in a positive direction on this community project and gain a unique insight into Costa Rican life.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
An interesting, worthwhile, adorable, friendly, busy, heart warming, special experience....
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Conservation at a big cat reserve in Costa Rica
A must for all cat lovers, you'll work on a vital big cat rescue centre and help to either rehabilitate animals for release back into the wild or care for those who need to remain in captivity.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 3 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
More wildlife projects please!...
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