Volunteer in Costa Rica

Cross-Cultural Solutions: Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica for the Experience of a Lifetime! Experience another culture like never before while making a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll gain perspectives and insights into the local culture and yourself. It’s an exciting and personally inspiring experience, and you’ll develop memories that will be with you forever. CCS Volunteer Programs offered in Costa Rica.
	Dates Offered: Choose from start dates year-round and lengths-of-stay from 1-12 weeks. Costs: The U.S. tax-deductible program fees for programs starts at $1853. Program fee includes: personalized Volunteer Placement, language instruction, cultural education, food, lodging, transportation to and from all Cross-Cultural Solutions’ placements and programs, pre-departure guidance from headquarters staff, 24-hour access to in-country staff, travel medical and emergency evacuation insurance, and more. Contact: Cross-Cultural Solutions, 2 Clinton Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801;Tel: 800.380.4777 or 914.632.0022; in the UK call 0845 458 2781/2782; other countries call +44 (0) 1273 666392; Fax: 914.632.8494. Email: info@crossculturalsolutions.org Website: www.crossculturalsolutions.org
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Volunteer on Environmental Health & Gardening Projects in Costa Rica Spend your summer as an AMIGOS Volunteer working, living, and learning with a host family in beautiful rural Costa Rica. Learn a new language and a new culture while promoting leadership skills, team-building, and youth empowerment through environmental activities and gardening. Partner with local youth to run camps for 5-12 year old children teaching environmental health. Collaborate with community members on the planning and implementation of a Community-based Initiative tailored to your community’s specific needs.
	Cost: The participation fee is $4,600. Scholarship and fundraising support is available. The Participation Fee includes: * Round-trip international airfare from your gateway city * Food, lodging, and transportation in Latin America * All project related supplies * Training materials and workshops * Veteran supervisory Project Staff * 24-hour emergency On-Call Communications System during the program * Supplemental short-term international medical insurance Contact: Amigos de las Américas, 5618 Star Lane, Houston, Texas 77057. Tel: (713) 782-5290 (Dial Ext 126 (Allison Fishbein) or Ext 116 (Daniel Pacheco) to speak to our volunteer managers directly) Email: info@amigoslink.org Website: www.amigoslink.org
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Globe Aware The Road Less Traveled Village Experience: Costa Rica Costa Rica is a cultural and natural paradise, but most travelers see only the large, touristy resorts. This Road Less Traveled program, however, offers a unique opportunity in the middle of a secluded natural rainforest to help an untouched community create a sustainable future. While helping the community to help themselves, volunteers will be treated to enormous cultural learning and spectacular contact with the lush rainforest. A decade ago, the government set aside a national forest reserve for the spectacular Carara Rainforest, which borders the village. The villagers love their nature paradise and appreciated the action. However, since then, the tiny village has struggled for sources of income, as their crops are being eaten by protected wildlife. As a first step toward creating sustainable eco-tourism, the community needs help clearing paths, marking trails, learning English, etc. No special skills are required. Contact: info@globeaware.org Website: www.globeaware.org

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Volunteer with a medical, conservation or teaching program, orphanage or as a Conversation Partner Our medical programs include a paramedic center or a children's Hospital. We offer Ecology Conservation in Cabo Blanco and Marine Conservation in Puntarenas. Assist in schools and orphanages or teach English to a group 15 hours per week as part of the Conversation Partner program. Dates: Year ‘round Cost: Please see website for prices. Contact: GeoVisions, 63 Whitfield St. Guilford, CT 06437. Tel.: 203-453-5838. Toll free 1-877-949-9998. Email: programs@geovisions.org Website: www.geovisions.org

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Environmental Volunteer Project in Costa Rica The project is located on a private reserve in the rainforests of north central Costa Rica, on the border of the Children's Eternal rainforest and within 30 minutes of the famous Arenal Volcano. Volunteers assist with a wild animal rescue center and/or help with English teaching in local rural schools. Homestay with warm and welcoming Costa Rican families is provided.  The staff of the reserve are friendly and welcoming.
	Dates: Flexible, year round rolling admissions. Cost: Cost starts at $850 for one week program including homestay with three meals daily, insurance, and full support. Programs of 1 month or more include excursions to local points of interest. Contact: Greenheart Travel, 746 North LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654. Tel: 1.312.944.2544 or toll free 1.866.684.9675. Email: info@greenhearttravel.org Website: www.greenhearttravel.org
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Projects Abroad in Costa Rica Projects Abroad is the world’s leading short-term international volunteer organization. Projects start year-round and last from one week to a year. Opportunities exist in teaching, care, conservation, journalism and sports. Programs are for ages 16+.
	Dates: Start any day you choose. Cost: Please see our website for prices. Contact: Projects Abroad, 347 West 36th Street, Suite 903, New York NY 10018. Tel: US Toll-free 1 888 839 3535. Email: info@projects-abroad.org Website: www.projects-abroad.org
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Volunteer in Costa Rica with COINED COINED’s volunteer programs are destined to contribute to the development and broadening of the minds and horizons of young people by giving them an opportunity to become actively involved in a community with specific needs and problems. In Costa Rica, we focus on environmental projects, the aim of which is to help protect the country’s flora and fauna, particularly the endangered rainforest. While the program’s participants expand their vision and understanding of the world they also help to make a difference for the people in the local community.
	Dates: Ask for Starting Dates Cost: Check website for program specifics Contact: Coined International. Tel.: +44 800-845-6693/ +1 18008979631 / +55 1331133989. Email: info@intercoined.org Website: www.coined-costarica.org
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United Planet Volunteer in Costa Rica — Conservation and Environmental Awareness, Ecotourism and Sea Turtle Quests United Planet's Quests offer volunteers a unique blend of work, cultural immersion, and fun. All ages and skill levels are invited to apply. Everyone has something to offer! Join us from 1 to 52 weeks on a Quest that will change your life and will help create a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another.
	Cost: Varies with duration of your stay. Dates: Ongoing start dates. Contact: United Planet, 11 Arlington St, Boston MA 02116, USA. Tel.: 800-292-2316 or 617-267-7763. Email: quest@unitedplanet.org Website: www.unitedplanet.org
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Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica from US$250 Affordable volunteer opportunities available in San Jose. Volunteers can participate in Teaching English, Caring for Children, Construction and Renovation, Eco-agriculture Conservation, Healthcare and Turtle Conservation. IVHQ sends over 5000 volunteer travelers worldwide annually — one of the world's most popular volunteer placement organizations!
	Cost: Program Fees start from US$250. Dates: Programs start on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Duration: One week to six months. Contact: International Volunteer HQ, Unit 17, 4 Buller Street, New Plymouth, 4342, New Zealand. Tel.: +64 6 758 7949. Email: volunteer@volunteerhq.org Website: www.volunteerhq.org
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Worldteach Volunteer in Costa Rica WorldTeach volunteers teach English in elementary and middle schools in rural communities. Volunteers live with host families and placements are offered for one year or two months during the summer. Contact: WorldTeach, Center for International Development, Harvard University, 79 John F. Kennedy St., Box 122, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA; (617) 495-5527. Email: info@worldteach.org Website: www.worldteach.org

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Volunteer Costa Rica Often described as the "jewel" of Central America, Costa Rica boasts a year-round tropical climate and awe-inspiring natural beauty. It is famous for its rich diversity of flora and fauna, plains, rivers, mountains, valleys, volcanoes, beaches, and national parks. As a volunteer, your program will begin with four weeks of intensive language instruction, followed by a four- to eight-week volunteer placement. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of interesting projects and work sites, including forestry and national parks, orphanages, public schools or zoos. Cost: Starting at $2395 Dates: Year-Round Contact: Interexchange, Inc., Working Abroad, 161 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10013. Tel. 212-305-5438. Email: workabroad@interexchange.org Website: www.interexchange.org/workingabroad

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Frontier: Exciting and Worthy Global Volunteering Opportunities For over 20 years, Frontier volunteers have been pushing the boundaries, making unprecedented discoveries and helping hundreds of thousands of disadvantaged people in isolated communities worldwide. Choose from volunteering abroad, adventure travel, wildlife and marine conservation or teaching on your gap year! We also offer valuable internships, paid work, medical volunteering and university placements. Check out some of our most popular projects, from our Costa Rica Wildlife Conservation project to Fiji Marine Conservation project, which attracts volunteers from around the world!
	Dates: Most projects are flexible and run all year round. Contact: Bobby Johal. Frontier, 50-52 Rivington Street, LONDON, EC2A 3QP, UK Tel/Fax: 020 7613 2422 Email: info@frontier.ac.uk Website: www.Frontier.ac.uk
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A Broader View Volunteers Corp
Volunteer Abroad Costa Rica Teaching English Program
This is a tiny school located in the mountains of Escazu. It is an elementary school, which means that the children's ages range from 6 - 12 years old. The natural beauty because of its location can be easily seen from the stunning views of Escazu and San Jose city. This is a good place for creative volunteers because the staff is completely open to volunteers creating their own curriculum and activities to be taught to the children.
Volunteer tasks include teaching English, reading story books, creating fun educational games, accompanying the children during possible field trips and helping the local staff in any means possible.
Volunteer Abroad Costa Rica Day Care Center Program
This is a safe place for parents to take their kids and they drop them off in two shifts mornings and afternoons. The age of the children can vary from as young as two months old to as old as six years old. Volunteer duties: change diapers, upkeep at the facility, kitchen help, play/activities with the kids. Technical training to make handcrafts.
Volunteer Abroad Costa Rica Special Needs Center Program
This Center provides care for people, ages 18-40 yrs, with Downs Syndrome.The staff at this place creative a pleasant and dynamic environment for the people attending here, assisting them with every of their specific needs, helping them to embrace the daily situations people with special needs. Some of the activities you will have to performance are: Helping with the cleaning and daily up keep of facilities, participating and helping the staff with learning, play activities with the residents. Practicing/ teaching basic writing and reading and help with the creation of new activities for the students. Teaching experience is not necessary, but a patient and caring attitude is required.

Contact: volunteers@abroaderview.org, www.abroaderview.org

Association of International Development and Exchange
Volunteer in Costa Rica
We have many diverse volunteer projects to choose from throughout Costa Rica. Whether you want to help kids through art therapy, take care of animals at the San Jose Zoo, or assist with conservation at the beach in Tarcoles, you are sure to have an amazing and memorable time in Costa Rica. While on the program you will live with a Costa Rican host family. Sharing your daily life with them will provide you with experience and insight into the culture that you could never have had as a tourist. Groups are also welcome.

Visit: www.aideabroad.org

BaseCamp International Centers Volunteer Abroad
A variety of conservationist programs are offered in Costa Rica to protect natural resources and endangered species. Programs are also offered to aid in construction, teaching, health and medicine. See their website for details on programs across Costa Rica.

Contact: info@basecampcenters.com, www.basecampvolunteerabroad.com

Central American Service Expeditions
Volunteer in Costa Rica
Volunteer programs in Costa Rica designed to challenge students and give them the opportunity to share with a local community. You can work in indigenous communities in the tropical rain forest, in immigrant worker communities in the city, or in organic farming communities on volcanic cordilleras. 10% of your fee is donated to local communities and all volunteers offset the carbon of your travel. Experience Latin America in a totally new and responsible way as you work in solidarity with local people!

Contact: info@serviceexpeditions.net, www.serviceexpeditions.net

Corcovado Foundation
Volunteer in Costa Rica on the Turtle Conservation Project in Drake Bay
Duties: Beach cleaning activities, night watch, searching the beach for turtle eggs (mostly at night), taking scientific data, learning about sea turtle habits and population, taking care of the nesting area, construction activities, environmental education activities and the liberation of hatchlings. See website for more details.

Visit: www.corcovadofoundation.org

ELI—Experiential Learning International
Volunteer in Costa Rica
ELI partners with organizations in Heredia to offer volunteer opportunities that benefit the locals while giving participants a unique cultural learning experience. Participants should be able to speak at least basic Spanish. One week of Spanish Language instruction is included in the program. Volunteers can teach, work with at-risk youth, teach English, help with community development projects, assist with ongoing income generation projects, assist with women’s empowerment projects, help with conservation projects, or work in a charity clinic.

Contact: info@eliabroad.org, www.eliabroad.org

Escuela Futuro Verde
Volunteer in Montezuma, Pacific Coast, at a Non-Profit school - 2.5 & 5 month' programs
Escuela Futuro Verde is excited to offer an array of volunteer opportunites - whether your interests lie in assisting classroom instruction, organizing after-school programs, or leading outreach efforts with educational organizations in the region.
Unlike other non-profit organizations in the area, we ask for no fees from our volunteers – only a strong commitment to improving the lives of children in the Southern Nicoya Peninsula. While we do not charge, we have high standards for the people we work with and are seeking only accomplished, dedicated, and creative professionals who are willing to commit to making a difference in our corner of the world.

Contact: info@futuro-verde.org, futuro-verde.org

Global Choices
Volunteering in Costa Rica
Volunteering in Costa Rica gives you a chance to participate in various interesting conservation programmes which would suit not only animal lovers, take part in educational activities in schools and other community projects.
All our projects in Costa Rica give you an opportunity to observe the local flora, acquire new skills, learn a different language and soak up a new culture.

Contact: info@globalchoices.co.uk, www.globalchoices.co.uk

Global Volunteers
Serve on village development projects in Costa Rica! "Pura Vida" -- Costa Ricans' traditional greeting meaning "pure life" -- speaks of walking lightly and giving back to the earth.

Contact: www.globalvolunteers.org/costarica

ICADS Intensive Spanish Immersion Program — Costa Rica
The Institute for Central American Development Studies (ICADS) offers 30-day programs of Intensive Spanish Language - 4 1/2 hours daily, five days a week. Small classes (4 students or fewer) geared to individual needs. Extra lectures, activities and volunteer opportunities emphasize environmental and social justice issues. Supportive, informal learning environment. Award winning programs. 25 years of excellence in teaching.

Contact: Institute for Central American Development Studies c/o ICADS, Dept. 826, P.O. Box 025216, Miami, Florida 33102-5216; info@icads.org; www.icads.org.

Inter Cultural Youth Exchange
Volunteer to Save Sea Turtles in Costa Rica
We offer a range of ecological projects in Costa Rica, working particularly with sea turtles. Volunteers are involved in activities such as developing coastal wildlife refuges, working in breeding centres or eco-tourism lodges. Projects last from 3 weeks to 3 months. No specific experience necessary, just enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Contact: info@icye.org.uk, www.icye.org.uk

Kaya Responsible Travel Ltd
Volunteer Along the Inca Trail with Health, Education, Building, and Community Projects
Join Kaya's effort to protect and preserve endangered macaws in Costa Rica's Carara National Park, preserve and protect the environment and conduct research in the world-famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, work in a rescue center for animals that have suffered starvation and neglect, and get hands-on teaching experience with children who will really benefit from international instruction.

Contact: info@kayavolunteer.com, www.kayavolunteer.com

PRETOMA (Programa Restauracion de Tortugas Marinas)
Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica with PRETOMA
This year we are running 3 nesting beach projects where volunteers are welcome to participate in our effort to preserve the sea turtles of the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. These projects are located in San Miguel (North Pacific Coast), Corozalito (North Pacific Coast) and in Punta Banco (South Pacific Coast).
See website for more details.

Contact: voluntarios@pretoma.org; www.pretoma.org/volunteers

Proyecto Asis Volunteer Work and Spanish Institute
Spanish language courses, learn in ecological reserve in rain forest, near volcano Arenal, small groups. Asis Job Volunteer: Ecological work in different areas

Contact: info@institutoasis.com, www.institutoasis.com

Reto Juvenil Internacional
Internship Volunteer Program
Directed to young professionals and college and university students, who want to donate their time and expertise in the planning, execution, and monitoring or community development programs, with an average stay period of 4 months. These programs can be well-suited for the development of field research projects and theses.

Contact: info@retojuvenilcr.org, www.retojuvenilcr.org.

Rustic Volunteer & Travel
Travel and Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica
With our established and caring in-country coordinators, our volunteer program in Costa Rica focuses on work in the areas of children at risk, teaching English, and health sector. We are delighted to say that Rustic Travel offers a combination tours to places like the Arenal volcano, La Fortuna waterfall, Quepos, Manuel Antonio National Park, Atenas, San Carlos and a host of other exciting and adventurous tour destinations. You will have the option of selecting programs from volunteering-only, touring-only or a wonderful combination of both volunteer and travel programs.

Contact: info@rustic-volunteer-travel.com, www.rustic-volunteer-travel.com

Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center
Volunteering Opportunities in Costa Rica
Short- and long-term volunteer requirements are available for those willing to work closely with natives. A good knowledge of Spanish is required as is independence and responsibility to work on a variety of projects and in teams.

Contact: info@learningcentercostarica.org, learningcentercostarica.org

Tropical Adventures
Costa Rica Volunteer Adventure
Tropical Adventures provides volunteer adventure tours in Costa Rica, as well as Spanish lessons. Volunteer opportunities include working with children, the indigenous community, the environment and animal protection. It's a great way to explore Costa Rica, help others and make new friends for life.

Contact: info@tropicaladventures.com, www.tropicaladventures.com

uVolunteer
Volunteer Abroad Costa Rica — uVolunteer
uVolunteer currently offers the opportunity to work on a range of volunteer projects in Costa Rica. Volunteers can become involved in Teaching English or Sports and Physical Education,working at a Children's Home/Orphanage,working with Special Needs Children, helping with Sea and Marine Turtle Conservation, Ecological & Sustainable Farming and also Building Homes.

Visit:.www.uvolunteer.org