OUR INTERN OR VOLUNTEER IN COSTA RICA PROJECTS

Volunteer in paradise, in this land of contrasting terrain, expansive coastline, active volcanoes, bustling cities and tropical rainforests!

Volunteer in Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s vibrant tourism scene has helped raise income levels, but there is still work to continue improvement on environmental and community projects. If you’re passionate about animal welfare, our Sea Turtle Conservation Project is perfect for you! Those wanting to work with communities and young people, can Teach English in San Jose. You can also volunteer in Costa Rica in health and social care fields through our Mother and Child Nutrition project. Additionally, improve your Spanish speaking skills on our “Learn Spanish” programme. Being able to communicate in Spanish will add to your volunteer project in Costa Rica experience and improve your immersion in the culture, especially as you will be living with a local family during your stay.

In your spare time, dare to try bungee jumping off the Old Colorado River Bridge or learn to surf in wonderfully warm tropical seas! Whale and dolphin watching is a must as various species spend long periods of time along the coast of Costa Rica. Be sure to visit the capital of San Jose, home to the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and the National Theatre’s ornate playhouse. Try fresh, local produce and buy handmade souvenirs at the many artisan markets.

Share your skills and experiences with Costa Rican communities and NGOs to carry out rewarding work on projects while being able to live in a biodiverse paradise! Join us as an intern or volunteer in Costa Rica project now!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Here are some important facts about Costa Rica:

Population 4,814,144 / July 2015 estimate
Language – Spanish (official language), English
Religion – Roman Catholic 76.3%, Evangelical 13.7%, Jehovah’s Witness 1.3%, other Protestant 0.7%, other 4.8%, none 3.2%
Currency Costa Rica Colon (CRC)
Climate – tropical and subtropical; dry season is December to April; rainy season is May to November; cooler in the highlands

Source: www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook

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Join us as a volunteer for this Turtle and Marine Conservation Project in Costa Rica while living the pura vida!