As a volunteer in Costa Rica - experience Pura Vida!

The dream of a stay abroad has been floating around in your head for a long time and you already know that you are Volunteer to Costa Rica want, but you are still unsure in which area? Then we will introduce you to the areas that are available locally.

Animal protection projects in Costa Rica

If you care about animals, then you will be impressed by the diverse wildlife in Costa Rica! It is home to many animals that are considered rare or endangered, such as ocelots, pumas and tapirs. On site you have the opportunity to help local organizations protect these animals. You can volunteer at rescue centers and at the same time enjoy the beautiful nature of Costa Rica.

As a wildlife volunteer in Costa Rica, you will help care for injured animals in rescue centers so that, in the best case scenario, they can be released back into the wild. Animals that cannot be released into the wild are given a new home in the rescue centers where they are kept in a species-appropriate manner. In the Volunteer project in Puerto Viejo As a volunteer, you can, for example, feed sloths, get to know them up close and help with their care and upbringing.

Environmental protection projects in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is known for its breathtaking nature, which must be preserved. Unfortunately, the country is not immune to the effects of climate change and pollution. If you are motivated to actively support nature conservation in Costa Rica, there are various conservation projects that address the problems and would be happy to have your support.

If you are interested in environmental protection in Costa Rica, you can become a volunteer Nature reserve on the Pacific insert. There are many wetlands there that need to be protected. As a volunteer, you will support the regular monitoring of the species population and be involved in educating the population with training about the sensitive ecosystem. Many forests are being cleared and therefore many animals are at risk. The program aims to counteract this problem and instead promote nature and species protection.

Social projects in Costa Rica

Many young people are excluded from social participation and have poor educational opportunities. This creates inequality and challenges for the country's younger generation. Would you like to counteract this and give something back to society? You also love working with children and young people - then this is one Voluntary social year abroad perfect for you!

Engagiere dich zum Beispiel und betreue Kindern und Jugendliche. The project's goal is to look after children from socially difficult backgrounds. The facility functions as a crèche, kindergarten and day care center for preschool and school children. Depending on their age, the children are encouraged through early childhood stimulation or supported with games and exercises to improve fine motor skills. For older children there is help with homework and preparation for exams. Children can also spend their school holidays here or be cared for before and after school.

Costa Rica has a lot to offer: from relaxation to action to nature and culture, you will find everything your heart desires here.

Starting with relaxation: Due to the prime location on the Caribbean Sea in the east and the Pacific in the west, there is a total of around 1200 km of coastline with 600 beaches. The turquoise water and the white sandy beaches are perfect for unwinding.

Anyone who prefers action in the water will definitely find the perfect beach for surfing here. The beaches in and around Dominical are particularly suitable. But Mal Pais, Quepos, Playa Grande and Puerto Viejo (Playa Cocles) are also good places to go - especially for beginner surfers.

If you want to discover the underwater world, you are in the best hands on the Caribbean coast. If you haven't gotten enough of turtles in your volunteer project, you definitely won't be disappointed here. During the breeding season the turtles come to land and under water you can be enchanted by the colorful fish.

Are you more interested in the culture of the country and would you like to experience “Pura Vida” up close? Then Costa Rica is the right place for you!

Costa Rica is a country of cultural fusion of people from different backgrounds. The country's diversity is reflected above all in the traditional and innovative cuisine offered in restaurants, sodas and markets, suitable for every budget and every taste.

Furthermore, Costa Rica is home to culturally valuable sites such as the Oxherder and the Cart, a masterpiece of oral and intangible world heritage. Likewise, the settlements of the cacique, the stone balls in the south of the country and the National Archaeological Monument of Guayabo are worth a visit.

A trip to Costa Rica will enrich you in many ways and you will return home with numerous new impressions and friendships. So pack your bags and head to Costa Rica as a volunteer!