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.

Costa Rica Sea Turtles Caribbean

This park is the most important area in the entire west half of the Caribbean for the nesting of the green turtle. Volunteers participate on the sea turtle preservation including monitoring and registering nesting patterns, record keeping of eggs, moving eggs to the hatchery, beach patrols, freeing of the newborns to the ocean. Experience not required, but anticipate strange work hours (middle of the night!) and lots of time spent on the beach...

Costa Rica Sea Turtles Pacific

This program is located in Guanacaste, about 10 miles from the town of Samana. A very secluded location requires 4/4 vehicles and boats to access the program area. Volunteers participate on the sea turtle preservation including monitoring and registering nesting patterns, record keeping of eggs, moving eggs to the hatchery, beach patrols, freeing of the newborns to the ocean. Experience not required, but anticipate strange work hours (middle of the night!) and lots of time spent on the beach...

Volunteer Opportunities Costa Rica Sea Turtle Programs

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	1	2	3	4	5	6
Costa Rica	910	1025	1240	1355	1470	1580

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)	1355	1920

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 6, more Spanish lessons can be paid locally to the coordinator.

Central America / US$
Weeks	2	3	4	5	6
Costa Rica (Sea Turtles)	1300	1490	1720	1950	2170

Weeks	12
Costa Rica (Sea Turtles Internship)	3499

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.

WHAT DO MY FEES PAY FOR?

Volunteer Registration Fee – ongoing support from ABV staff, program marketing costs, information pack, administration costs, ABV donation Fund, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.

Volunteer Program Fee – ABV donation fund, airport pick-up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer program period, in-country 24/7 volunteer support and in-country administration costs. As a US Non-Profit Charity Organization all your fees are tax deductible and you can fundraise from our website to pay for the fees.