Volunteer in Costa Rica in our Sea Turtle Conservation Programs

Volunteer in Costa Rica

The Spanish optimistically called the country "Rich Coast." Mention Costa Rica and people think paradise. Costa Rica, despite being such a tiny nation, draws well over a million visitors every year - and you can see why. With its year round mild climate, relaxed visa requirements for travelers, and friendly locals Costa Rica is an ideal place to volunteer.

Our volunteer projects located in San Jose include orphanage support, teaching project, supporting the elderly and healthcare work. The Sea Turtle projects are based up and down the Pacific and Caribbean Coast line.

Sea Turtle Volunteers must arrive to San Jose in the morning or early afternoon. Night flights will delay the start of your program by one day due to travel time to the project site.

Overview

Project length: From 1 weeks to 6 weeks
Arrival Airport: San Jose (SJO)
Work Schedule: 6-8 hours per day. 5-6 days a week
Requirements: No Spanish needed, independent bus ride to/from project site.
Age Limits: Minimum 18yrs or older for solo travelers.
Minimum Age: 12 to 17 yrs if traveling with parents.
Airlines: American, United, Delta, US Airways, Copa, Taca, Avianca, Spirit Airways
Vaccinations: Routine Vac, Hep-A and Typhoid wwwnc.cdc.gov/

Inclusions

Accommodation: Host family (Sea Turtle project is cabana style dorms)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
Arrival: Airport (SJO) meet and greet by ABV Staff
Orientation: Project Overview and San Jose Orientation
Support: Pre-trip written guide, In-country ABV staff available 24/7
Departure: ABV Staff Escorted Airport Transfer

Not included:

Flights. Entry Visa. Departure taxes. Vaccinations. Local Transportation. Travel & Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet

Central America / US$
Weeks	2	3	4	5	6
Costa Rica (Sea Turtles)	1200	1410	1620	1830	2040

Weeks	12
Costa Rica (Sea Turtles Internship)	3300

Central America / US$
Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6
Costa Rica (San Jose)	895	995	1195	1295	1395	1490

The volunteer prices and the immersion prices are not combined, you choose from one or the other price.

Central America / US$
Weeks	4	8
Costa Rica (San Jose Paramedical/Rescue)	-	-

The volunteer prices and the immersion prices are not combined, you choose from one or the other price.

Central America / US$
Weeks	1	2	3	4
Costa Rica - Spanish Immersion	1070	1375	1685	1995

Any extra week of “accommodation and meals” will be US$150/week after week 4 until week 12, more Spanish lessons can be paid locally to the coordinator.

A Broader View Volunteer (ABV) allows every traveler to choose their own program start date. This means you can arrive on any flight, any day of the week. Since ABV program fees are 100% tax deductible* we encourage you to fund raise. ABV offers advice and assistance with flight planning, affordable travel insurance, as well as procuring a visa, if necessary. Our ABV staff is available to any your questions. Contact us by email, through the on-line chat feature on our website or call us toll free at 866-423-3258.