2 Week Volunteer Only Program

Costa Rica’s volunteer projects play an important role in maintaining the nation’s incredible animal species while supporting growing communities and villages. Projects range from endangered species conservation to hands-on community support. You could find yourself volunteering in projects such as: Protection of animals such as sea turtles, dolphins and manatees Children’s Programs and education using arts and crafts Wildlife research and monitoring for endangered species Seedling propagation in tropical jungles Sustainable development in rural communities Infrastructure improvements and beautification Environmental education programs Supporting organic agriculture development Community recycling programs

WildLife Conservation

Make a difference to Costa Rica's remarkable animal species.

Help protect the delicate balance of nature by researching and monitoring endangered species and habitats in Costa Rica. Tasks may include: observing feeding behavior of spider monkeys, toucans and other tropical species and mapping fruit tree distribution based on wildlife habitats; monitoring dolphin and frog populations; beach patrols to protect the nests of leatherback, green and hawksbill sea turtles; construction and monitoring of turtle egg hatcheries. ISV volunteers also help support alternative sustainable tourism and income generation by participating in family home stays.

Community Development

As a developing nation strongly dependent on agriculture and tourism, community initiatives are essential components for the sustainable development of Costa Rica. The majority of ISV’s projects are grassroots initiatives located in rural areas, and run in direct consultation with the local community leaders and associations for the benefit of the people that inhabit the areas.

Given the close relationship between people and their environment in Costa Rica, it is difficult at best to separate healthy living conditions and successful livelihoods in rural towns, from the wellbeing of the surrounding environment. Hence most of the projects here combine some aspect of community support or development with environmental conservation, with the intent of benefitting social, economic and ecological conditions now and in the future.

There are some incredibly exciting projects that you can be part of to help local people meet some of their needs and build a more prosperous and environmentally-friendly life for themselves and their communities.

Children's Programs

Shape generations for years to come.
Using games, drama, arts and crafts, Costa Rica’s children’s programs are a special opportunity to help shape the future generations of this amazing country. Focusing on arts, music, environmental protection and creativity, these programs will help you spread positive messages to Costa Rica’s children and give them a chance to dream big. You may also find yourself in projects that help maintain schools, libraries and educational facilities to allow for ongoing education and sustainable development. These are truly inspirational projects that will touch your heart and allow you to make a personal impact on others.

Environmental Management

Help protect Costa Rica's outstanding biodiversity and natural beauty.
Costa Rica is renowned for its biodiversity and incredible natural beauty. Scientists, environmentalists and concerned locals are combining efforts to protect the fragile ecosystems. Volunteer in some of the most spectacular scenery in Costa Rica on projects that help to protect the natural environment, and shape policies for a sustainable future education, conservation and economic development in Costa Rica are closely tied and represent the basic building blocks of sustainable development. Projects involve assisting with tasks such as organic farming, painting educational murals at schools, scientific research to support community agriculture initiatives (such as medicinal plants and coffee), and trail building/maintenance to encourage rural tourism.

Price USD 1,895.00