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Family Volunteering in Costa Rica

Join a family volunteer opportunity in Costa Rica to discover one of the most diverse countries in the world...

Join a family volunteer opportunity in Costa Rica to discover one of the most diverse countries in the world. Whether you are dreaming of wildlife in Costa Rica, or the hatching of baby sea turtles, your journey starts here! Discover the guest-friendly attitude of the local Ticos and immerse yourself in the local culture together with your children.

Family volunteer opportunities in Costa Rica are your go-to place to combine a family vacation with supporting local community projects. Show your kids how amazing and manifold the world's environment can be and feel the 'Pura Vida' vibes. All hands, no matter the size, are welcome to make a difference abroad!

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 Animal Wildlife Rescue
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Guácima, Costa Rica
Rescue Center Costa Rica

Animal Wildlife Rescue

Very Good 4.4
(150)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
307 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Join us in the crucial mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and, whenever possible, releasing injured and displaced wildlife. Your support is vital for our shared goal! Details >

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 Sea Turtle Conservation Ambassador
Life Below Water
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Sea Turtle Conservation Ambassador

Great 4.5
(256)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
263 €  per week · 2  ‑  30  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer and save turtles, make a difference and meet one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Join us in Pacific Costa Rica! Details >

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 Animal Keeper Assistant
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica San Jose, Costa Rica
Refugio Animal de Costa Rica

Animal Keeper Assistant

Perfect 4.7
(45)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
299 €  per week · 1  ‑  50  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Hands on contribution with everyday chores like feeding, cleaning and giving animals any care they need, to help them recover and go back to nature! Details >

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 Reforestation and Community Development
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Matapalo, Costa Rica
WeVOL

Reforestation and Community Development

Excellent 4.8
(73)
Flex Option
408 €  per week · 1  ‑  8  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Be part of and spearhead a variety of community and reforestation projects in a tropical beach town. Join the fun & make a difference in beautiful Matapalo, Costa Rica! Details >

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 Sloth Monitoring and Turtle Conservation
Life Below Water Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Sloth Monitoring and Turtle Conservation

Great 4.5
(256)
Video Flex Option
271 €  per week · 2  ‑  28  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Join us in Quepos to actively conserve sloths and turtles, monitoring these beautiful creatures. Make a significant impact on wildlife and nature! Details >

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 Leatherback Turtle Ambassador
Life Below Water
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Limón, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Leatherback Turtle Ambassador

Great 4.5
(256)
Video Flex Option
248 €  per week · 1  ‑  35  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Get in direct contact with turtles and help us conserve the biggest turtle in the sea! Here you will have the chance to meet and work with awesome animals! Details >

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 Be the reason a Baby Sea Turtle reaches the ocean
Life Below Water
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Isla Damas

Be the reason a Baby Sea Turtle reaches the ocean

Brilliant 4.8
(31)
Video Flex Option
387 €  per week · 1  ‑  30  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

Join us near Manuel Antonio, protect endangered turtles, and watch many babies hatch. Make a real impact while enjoying a great volunteer beachfront experience! Details >

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 Let's Protect the Caribbean Wildlife
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Limón, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Let's Protect the Caribbean Wildlife

Great 4.5
(256)
Video Flex Option
217 €  per week · 1  ‑  46  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

At Pacuare, you can observe over 300 species of animals such as mammals, reptiles and birds of the Caribbean zone, and you can actively participate protecting them. Details >

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 Veterinary Internship With Wildlife
Life On Land
Costa Rica Aranjuez, Pitahaya, Costa Rica
NATUWA Wildlife Sanctuary

Veterinary Internship With Wildlife

Very Good 4.4
(21)
Flex Option
544 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

The internship offers training in veterinary medicine, emphasizing wildlife care, rehabilitation techniques, and conservation practices in a vibrant sanctuary setting. Details >

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 Kids English Teacher
Quality Education
Costa Rica Matapalo, Costa Rica
WeVOL

Kids English Teacher

Excellent 4.8
(73)
Flex Option
406 €  per week · 4  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Become an important member of our language school in a tropical beach town. Join the fun & make a long lasting difference for learners in beautiful Matapalo, Costa Rica! Details >

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 Kids Sports Coach
Good Health And Well-Being
Costa Rica Matapalo, Costa Rica
WeVOL

Kids Sports Coach

Excellent 4.8
(73)
Flex Option
408 €  per week · 1  ‑  8  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Lead meaningful cross-cultural sports lessons for local children while sharing your athletic knowledge and skills. Details >

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 Rescue Center Assistant
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Alajuela, Costa Rica
Volunteer Now Costa Rica

Rescue Center Assistant

Good 4.2
(52)
Video Flex Option
352 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Join the mission! Contribute to the shelter by feeding, maintaining, and caring for animals. Ideal for vets students, families and animal lovers. Details >

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 Animal Rescue Center Supporter
Life On Land
Costa Rica Alajuela, Costa Rica
Volunteer Now Costa Rica

Animal Rescue Center Supporter

Good 4.2
(52)
Video Flex Option
352 €  per week · 1  ‑  50  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Experience the joy of nurturing, the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference, and the warmth of these wonderful creatures' company. Come and join us! Details >

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 Classical Horsemanship & Liberty
Life On Land
Costa Rica Tucurrique, Costa Rica
Finca Soley

Classical Horsemanship & Liberty

Fantastic 4.5
(38)
Video Flex Option
864 €  per week · 1  ‑  6  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Learn how to rehabilitate horses to become strong, healthy and happy. Liberty training. Learn and Practice! Horses, Nature and Farmlife. Spanish Course available! Details >

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 Support a local Organic Coffee Farm
Decent Work And Economic Growth
Costa Rica San José, Costa Rica
Maximo Nivel

Support a local Organic Coffee Farm

Brilliant 4.7
(110)
Video Flex Option
446 €  per week · 2  ‑  50  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Become a coffee hero in Costa Rica! Support local growers, learn sustainable methods, and savor the bean-to-cup journey. ☕️🇨🇷 Details >

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 Save Turtles and Sloths
Life Below Water
Costa Rica Savegre, Costa Rica
first hand Costa Rica

Save Turtles and Sloths

Fantastic 4.5
(104)
Video Flex Option
358 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

Patrol along a wonderful beach and help to guard the nests of endangered marine turtles. You will also help monitor sloths in their natural habitat. Details >

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 Support a Cat and Dog Shelter
Life On Land
Costa Rica Uvita, Costa Rica
Jamso Trainee

Support a Cat and Dog Shelter

Great 4.4
(69)
Flex Option
332 €  per week · 3  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Help take care of street cats and dogs and support rescue activities in Costa Rica. Find a new home for helpless animals. Details >

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 Support Children in Schools in Beach Villages
Quality Education
Costa Rica Sámara, Costa Rica
first hand Costa Rica

Support Children in Schools in Beach Villages

Fantastic 4.5
(104)
Video Flex Option
261 €  per week · 4  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

If you are interested in working with children and giving classes in English, sports, arts or other subjects, you're in demand in the little schools in beach villages. Details >

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 Sea Turtle Biologist
Life Below Water Life On Land
Costa Rica Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
COPROT

Sea Turtle Biologist

Brilliant 4.7
(21)
Video Flex Option
224 €  per week · 2  ‑  50  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer to help protect Olive Ridley and green sea turtle nests by patrolling beaches . You will have the opportunity to work with nesting females and baby hatchlings! Details >

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 Manatees Observation Supporter
Life Below Water Life On Land
Costa Rica Limón, Costa Rica
Pura Vida Pacuare

Manatees Observation Supporter

Good 4.3
(31)
Flex Option
274 €  per week · 1  ‑  23  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Take the opportunity of volunteering abroad in an amazing place! Our ecological goal is to observe and protect wildlife. Details >

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