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Volunteer In Costa Rica: Volunteer in Costa Rica

Volunteer in Costa Rica: volunteering in Costa Rica

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Help save turtles and join other environmental projects in Costa Rica while immersing yourself in the local culture.

from €645

Volunteer in Costa Rica: help protect nature and meet like-minded people

Volunteering in Costa Rica is not your average vacation — it’s your chance to do something meaningful, meet amazing people, and wake up every day with purpose (and maybe a gecko on the wall). In Sámara, right on the Pacific coast, you’ll be part of a local community, surrounded by nature, and involved in projects that matter.
School Support — chalk, kids, and chaos (the good kind)
Help kids with homework, lead creative workshops, and bring English to life through fun and play. Some days you’ll be helping with math, other days you’ll be singing songs with kids who will steal your heart.
Eco & Community Projects — green fingers, sandy toes
Get your hands dirty — plant trees, clean up beaches, or teach locals about sustainability. From garden projects to community clean-ups, this is your chance to give back to nature and the neighborhood.
Sports with a smile — zero equipment, max fun
No gym? No problem. All you need is a football, a patch of sand, and some kids ready to run, jump, and laugh with you. Organize games, teach teamwork, and maybe show off your secret dodgeball skills.
Turtle Patrols — night walks, tiny flippers, big impact
By day, help clean the beach. By night, patrol nesting grounds and assist baby sea turtles on their first journey to the ocean. These endangered species need heroes — and flashlights.
Ready to join a project that’s real, raw, and rewarding?
Let’s get you to Costa Rica!

Why join this program?

Beaches are great, coconuts are cool — but after a few days of lounging, you’ll want something more. This program lets you stop being just a tourist and actually become part of local life. See Costa Rica from the inside — not from postcards.
New people. A new culture. A totally different routine. You’ll step out of your comfort zone — and actually enjoy it. This isn’t “volunteering to check a box.” It’s a real experience that sharpens your thinking, patience, and flexibility better than any Zoom course.
No offices. No emails. No soul-crushing meetings. Just you helping where it matters — whether it’s guiding baby turtles to the sea, painting a school wall, or teaching a child to say their first words in English. You don’t need to be an expert — you just need to care.
Helping others shifts something inside. It widens your perspective, grounds you, and sticks with you long after your tan fades.
Not “I took a selfie with a parrot and left.” Real stories — about the people, the challenges, the friendships, the moments that surprised you. That’s what you’ll carry home.
Program fee
€645
The program fee varies depending on the program option.
What’s included
  • Find a suitable program
  • Accommodation in a shared volunteer house
  • 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Introductory orientation and cultural welcome tour
  • Local coordinator support throughout the program
  • Certificate of participation (upon request)
  • Access to basic supplies and common spaces (Wi-Fi, kitchen, laundry area)
  • Weekly volunteer schedule and supervision
Not included
  • Flights to/from Costa Rica
  • Return airport transfer
  • Travel and health insurance (mandatory)
  • Visa costs (if applicable)
  • Personal expenses

Requirements

  • Aged 18 and up
  • Conversational Spanish or English required
Application processing may take up to 3–4 weeks, depending on availability and your start date. Programs run from 1 to 12 weeks

Programs have fixed dates. Confirm the start date of the chosen program with the IEC coordinator.

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Demesin
Huge thanks for helping with the visa and preparation for the Summer Work & Travel program. The coordinators were always supportive and responsive. Wishing you continued success!
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Aidyn Yesenzhanuly
Thank you IEC for the great support. They helped at every stage and prepared us for the visa interview. Amazing team!
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Miras Mazhilis
Big thanks to IEC for this opportunity. The coordinators are very responsive and reply quickly. The office is cozy and clean. Special thanks to Ainur, Asem, Aruzhan, Kamila, and Ainelle.
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Khushnud Salikhanov
Thanks to their support, I successfully got my visa approved. They explained everything step by step and prepared me for the interview. They were always available and helpful. In the end — visa approved. Highly recommend!
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Aidyn Sergazy
We applied for the Work and Travel program through this agency. From the very beginning, the company made a great impression: preparation meetings, constant feedback, and a clear step-by-step plan for documents. We found a job quickly and received our visa without difficulties. Special thanks to Asem — a true professional. We highly recommend this agency!
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Charles Oliveira
A great company with excellent service. All specialists are very responsible. I got my visa approved, and my job offer is ready.
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Aslan
The best agency! The coordinators are simply amazing. They are always ready to answer any questions, explain everything in detail, and support you at every stage. I’m glad I chose CMO — you can really feel their experience and responsibility. Special thanks to Asem, one love 🫶❤️
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Ersultan N
Demesin
Huge thanks for helping with the visa and preparation for the Summer Work & Travel program. The coordinators were always supportive and responsive. Wishing you continued success!
read more
Aidyn Yesenzhanuly
Thank you IEC for the great support. They helped at every stage and prepared us for the visa interview. Amazing team!
read more
Miras Mazhilis
Big thanks to IEC for this opportunity. The coordinators are very responsive and reply quickly. The office is cozy and clean. Special thanks to Ainur, Asem, Aruzhan, Kamila, and Ainelle.
read more
Khushnud Salikhanov
Thanks to their support, I successfully got my visa approved. They explained everything step by step and prepared me for the interview. They were always available and helpful. In the end — visa approved. Highly recommend!
read more
Aidyn Sergazy
We applied for the Work and Travel program through this agency. From the very beginning, the company made a great impression: preparation meetings, constant feedback, and a clear step-by-step plan for documents. We found a job quickly and received our visa without difficulties. Special thanks to Asem — a true professional. We highly recommend this agency!
read more
Charles Oliveira
A great company with excellent service. All specialists are very responsible. I got my visa approved, and my job offer is ready.
read more
Aslan
The best agency! The coordinators are simply amazing. They are always ready to answer any questions, explain everything in detail, and support you at every stage. I’m glad I chose CMO — you can really feel their experience and responsibility. Special thanks to Asem, one love 🫶❤️
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