Volunteer
in Costa Rica (ages 18+)
Costa Rica is a land of pristine natural beauty almost beyond compare. CCI offers adult participants the chance contribute to the effort to protect this precious natural legacy through environmental and social volunteer projects.
Housing
Depending upon the project you choose, accommodations are either with Costa Rican host families providing a single room or at volunteer housing on or near the project site. Both options provide full board (3 meals per day).
Orientation
All volunteers will receive an orientation upon arrival in country by the highly trained staff in our partner office.
Language Requirement
Spanish skills are desirable but not necessary at all projects. (See each project description for details)
Dates
Participants can choose their own start and end dates to participate for 1-12 weeks. Please check with CCI for availability.
Project Details 
Environmental Conservation and Rural Community Development
Coffee and Community Project, Buenos Aires-Puntarenas
Sustainable Tourism through Environmental Education, Los Planes-Osa Peninsula
Eco-Reserve and Animal Rescue Center, San Carlos
Social Service
Center for Abused Children, Turrialba
Women’s Empowerment and Development Project
Center for Disabled Persons, San Jose
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Send us a message
Feel free to contact us by phone toll free (in the U.S. only), 1-888-ABROAD-1 (888-227-6231).
Travel Guide for Costa Rica
Volunteer in other countries
Volunteer Application (pdf)
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