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.

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Opportunities for Volunteering in Costa Rica

We have a range of options for those who want to volunteer in Costa Rica on a large number of community development, conservation, media and teaching projects. The crystal blue Caribbean coast, awe-inspiring jungle and idyllic rural villages combine to make volunteering in Costa Rica so popular. 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.

If you want to volunteer in South America but can’t find what you’re looking for take a peek at other projects on the continent in countries like Argentina, Costa Rica, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru.

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Build homes for underprivileged families in Costa Rica

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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.

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

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The best summer i have ever had... [Read more]

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Sports: 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.

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

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Beaches of Samara and building in Costa Rica

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Sweat away your stresses as you help build homes for families in need and then rest your weary limbs on the fantastic beaches of Samara.

  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Building
  • Duration: 2 weeks

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Teach English near La Fortuna, Costa Rica

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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.

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

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Enjoyable hard work!!... [Read more]

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Sea turtle conservation on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica

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Spend your time on the beautiful Pacific coast of Costa Rica you'll be helping protective on of nature's most fascinating creatures as well as enjoying the laid back beach life of this great country.

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

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A beautiful location and unforgettable experience!... [Read more]

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Community work with children in Palmares de Alajuela, Costa Rica

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Experience the magic of Costa Rica and help care for some amazing children who are lacking many of the things that we just take for granted.

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

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Inspirational. challenging. humbling. exciting. a fantastic experience. fun. have loved... [Read more]

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Community work with children in San Ramon, Costa Rica

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Savour the wonders of Central America in this amazing country and immerse yourself into helping children less fortunate than yourself.

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

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A trip i will always value and never forget!... [Read more]

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Surf and conservation near Montezuma, Costa Rica

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The perfect trip for those who care for the environment and love the adrenalin of surfing, you'll gain hands on experience of ecology conservation in one of Costa Rica's most beautiful protected areas whilst doing your best to learn some cool surf moves!

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

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Build to rebuild the lives of Costa Rican children

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Be part of this amazing two week trip where your building work will provide a much needed play room and counselling room for some of the neediest children in San Ramon!

  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Building
  • Duration: 2 weeks

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Sea turtle conservation on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica

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Working with important turtle conservation projects on the laid back Caribbean coast of Costa Rica you will have an amazing experience living the beach life while helping to protect this endangered species.

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

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Amazing experience!. seing the turtles has been the highlight of... [Read more]

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