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Wildlife Rescue Center in Costa Rica

Animal care & husbandry programs
From Only €293 per week

Secure your place for only €25.00

  • Volunteer now Costa Rica live and breathe a passion to change the world. Rescuing and rehabilitating the countries suffering wildlife, as well as delivering education amongst several communities.

    Your eagerness to help and Learn about their great history and culture, the more volunteer Costa Rica appreciate and love you for your commitment to be the change in their great country. When a volunteer dedicates their time and effort for such an exceptional and meaningful cause, Volunteer Costa Rica promise to dedicate all of their resources to making sure your efforts make the greatest difference possible.

    Located in Escazu (San Jose) and Guanacaste Area (Playas del Coco beach), in Costa Rica. This is a family company that has been around since 2004 and enlisted the aid of hundreds of volunteers from all over the world, who help to work on the ecological and social projects they offer.

    • Volunteer in tropical paradise in Costa Rica.

    • Work and help protect iconic species such as sloths and sea turtles.​

    • Diverse and hands on work with plenty to do and experience.

    • You will develop new transferable skills and gain industry experience that match your passion and interests.

    • You'll be a positive role model for children in need.

    • Learn Spanish with the locals. ​

    • Experience day off adventures and embrace the local culture, sights & attractions.

  • Volunteer Now Costa Rica aims to make a profound impact on wildlife conservation and community education. They empower volunteers to learn about and contribute to the preservation of Costa Rica's rich history and culture. The organization promises to utilize all available resources to maximize the effectiveness of the volunteers' efforts in making a lasting change.

  • Volunteer in Costa Rica: Make a Difference and Embrace Adventure!

    Do you have a passion for helping children and love to stay active? Patience, initiative, and tolerance are essential, and adhering to the institution's rules is a must. Dress appropriately to set a good example for the children.


    Join us in Costa Rica and contribute to impactful projects in Teaching, Healthcare, Turtle and Animal Conservation, and Plastic Pollution. We welcome innovative ideas and encourage you to bring your own projects to life in this beautiful country.


    Social Projects

    Daycare Centers in Escazú and Guanacaste:

    These centers, part of the Costa Rican Health Ministry, provide essential nutrition and care for children at high social risk. You'll help feed and care for the children, teach various skills and languages, change diapers, provide technical training for handcrafts, and engage in activities such as cleaning rooms, washing dishes, and assisting in the kitchen. You'll also play with the children, teach Physical Education, and develop new activities.


    Public Schools in the Escazú Area:

    Located in a rural community, these schools have large classes with 35-40 children and no assistants for teachers. Volunteers are needed to assist English, Sports, and Arts teachers, or help in Science and Math classes if you know some Spanish. Projects include recycling, school maintenance, and garden embellishment. Volunteers stay with local families in private rooms.


    Other Projects in the Escazú Area:


    • Accommodation for Sick Children

    • Center for Saving Alcoholics

    • Senior Citizens' Care

    • Support for Special Needs Individuals

    • Nursery for Teenage Mothers

    • Family Dental Clinic



    Ecological Projects

    Saving the Turtles on the Caribbean and Pacific Coasts:

    Work with leatherback and green turtles throughout the year. Activities include night patrols, egg care, and community projects such as school vegetable gardens, composting, recycling, and beach cleaning. Enjoy nature's beauty in a safe and supportive community.


    Animal Rescue Centers in Escazú, Turrucares, and Guácima:

    Help give animals a second chance at life. Tasks include preparing food, feeding animals (monkeys, sloths, birds, etc.), cleaning enclosures, and creating toys and exercises for the animals. Volunteers live in basic but comfortable conditions with amenities such as electricity, flush toilets, unheated showers, and Wi-Fi. Enjoy communal meals and relax with fellow volunteers.


    Living and Working Conditions


    Costa Rica's warm and humid climate is complemented by shaded working areas. Volunteers stay in dorms with provided sheets and mosquito nets. Facilities include a pool, common area, book exchange, and hammocks. Meals include traditional Costa Rican food and international dishes, with vegetarian options available. Volunteers work 6-8 hours a day, five days a week, depending on project needs.



    Saving the Turtles

    General Information:

    Located in various National Parks on the Nicoya Peninsula and Caribbean side of Costa Rica, this project involves:


    • Turtle hatchery protection

    • Day and night patrolling

    • Beach cleaning

    • Maintenance of the turtle nursery

    • Trail cleaning


    Season: All year Minimum Duration: 1 week


    We also welcome volunteers needing to fulfill community work requirements for high school or university. Just fill out our form and email us with your preferred dates.


    Make a lasting impact while experiencing the beauty and culture of Costa Rica. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary!

  • Ecological projects volunteers will be staying in a rustic cabin share with other volunteers and include the 3 daily meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner, WIFI.


    Social project Volunteers will be staying with a typical costa Rican family, here you are going to be able to live the "TICA" life, our volunteers find this experience as one of the best parts of their trip, since they get to connect and build a bond with the families, at the end when they leave, they find there selves with a family in Costa Rica. The volunteers will have at the house, their own bedroom with cable TV, internet, share bathroom, laundry facilities, and the 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).


    The host families have been carefully selected to guarantee the volunteer will have the most exceptional of experiences. From the moment you get to the country, the volunteer becomes part of our "TICA" families. She or he will be involved in all the family activities, they will be oriented as to the places to visit or not to visit, and we will give them a map and complete information on the different bus services. The most important objective for us, is to make sure the volunteer will go back home feeling pleased for their contribution to the Costa Rican society and feel pleased with themselves for having done such an important volunteer work, and of course, fall in love with our beautiful COSTA RICA

  • All Volunteer Projects

    From Only = 1 Week - €293


    Combined Projects

    Only an additional of €12 per project

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Learning programs

Volunteer Now Costa Rica also offers Spanish Learning Programs for people of all ages.


Contact us if you would like to take part in this program as an add on.



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