Want to volunteer in Costa Rica? On our Costa Rica Conservation Programs, get a guaranteed internship with grassroots organizations in Nosara and launch your career in conservation!
Boasting 6% of the world’s biodiversity, Costa Rica, or the ‘rich coast,’ certainly lives up to its reputation. It is the only country to reverse deforestation, uses 98% renewable energy and is working to become the world’s first carbon-neutral nation. If you’re passionate about building a sustainable planet, volunteering in Costa Rica will give you the tools to pioneer change.
There are countless volunteer programs in Costa Rica. So, how to pick? Our Costa Rica Conservation Programs enable Canadian students to work in Costa Rica with grassroots organizations aligned with the UK Sustainable Development Goals.
Step outside the classroom and develop your knowledge working on current global challenges, immerse yourself in a new culture and gain the global mindset to facilitate change. At the end of your placement you will receive a certificate of hours completed and a reference, which you can use towards your future career – whether you’re interested in environmental sustainability or sea turtle conservation; community development, eco-tourism, or anything in between. Our Costa Rica Conservation Programs take place in the small fishing village of Nosara.
Located on the northern Pacific coast of the Nicoya peninsula, Nosara is a small fishing village with a big reputation. Hailed as the most beautiful peninsula in Costa Rica, this small community is rapidly gaining a global reputation as a wellness hotspot, a top surf town and THE place to go to see sea turtles nesting. This has resulted in a huge influx of travellers keen to experience the Pura Vida lifestyle, and with this, challenges to the sustainable development of the region.
We guarantee internship placements in a diverse range of fields, ranging from environmental protection to marine conservation; marketing to ecotourism and community development. These projects primarily focus on combating challenges of sustainable development while retaining the region’s environmental integrity.
In order to join our Costa Rica Conservation Programs, you will need to meet the following requirements:
8 weeks
C$3,999
Gain practical experience in conservation projects aimed at tackling the environmental problems affecting Nosara. This is an especially great opportunity for students interested in environmental science, forestry, ecology, agriculture, environmental engineering and conservation.
8 weeks
C$3,999
Our Sustainable Tourism Internship Program gives students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of responsible and sustainable travel in hospitality, events and destination management while making a tangible impact in Nosara.
8 weeks
C$3,999
Work with local organizations on marine conservation projects and protect endangered sea turtles in Costa Rica while working for local organizations championing marine conservation in the Nicoya Peninsula.
8 weeks
C$3,999
Put your social media and marketing skills into practice while contributing to a noble cause at grassroots NGOs and nonprofit organizations in Nosara.
8 weeks
C$3,999
Gain firsthand experience on how globalization can impact local communities. Inequality is one of the most important issues in development, and this program offers the chance to work on development projects while positively impacting Nosara’s local community.