Volunteer in Costa Rica

Anyone looking to volunteer in Costa Rica will experience a beautiful country that takes eco-development incredibly seriously. Projects Abroad PRO’s specialist voluntary projects are available for anyone interested in volunteering in the developing world, including professionals on a career break, recent graduates or retired seniors.

Costa Rica can be found in Central America, bordered by Panama to the South and Nicaragua to the North. It is a fascinating country that has dedicated itself to improving its biodiversity and looking after its landscape. This has led to a rise in tourism as people from all over the world look to catch a glimpse of Costa Rica’s stunning nature reserves. Another incredible aspect of Costa Rican life is that the country has not had an army for over 50 years. Resources are instead spent on improving standards of living and education. Skilled volunteers can really help in this respect. One of the big issues facing the country is the need to produce more workers with the ability to speak English. This will help their tourism industry and result in economic growth. Volunteers also get the chance to sample this tourism themselves. There are many opportunities to visit national parks and huge volcanoes. Another option is to simply stay closer to home and enjoy local festivals and rodeos. It is also straightforward to travel across the border to Costa Rica’s neighbours or visit the capital city, San José.

Volunteer skills required in Costa Rica

Projects Abroad PRO is looking for confident, friendly and well-organised people who have an open-minded approach to working in a developing country. We offer opportunities for qualified individuals interested in taking part in skilled voluntary work in Costa Rica. Each project has specific requirements regarding qualifications, but any related experience you may have will also be taken into consideration when you apply.

Our skilled volunteer projects in Costa Rica are based in Liberia, roughly 215km northwest of the capital city, San José. These projects involve teaching English in schools and working on teacher training. The projects available in Costa Rica can be viewed in more detail below, along with an in-depth description of the specific qualifications required.

 

Costa Rica at a glance

• Full name: Republic of Costa Rica
• Population: 4.6 million (UN, 2010)
• Capital: San Jose
• Area: 51,100 sq km (19,730 sq miles)
• Major language: Spanish (official), English
• Major religions: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 77 years (men), 82 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Costa Rican colon = 100 centimos
• Main exports: Coffee, bananas, sugar, textiles, electronic components, electricity
• GNI per capita: US$6,230 (World Bank, 2009)
• Internet domain: .cr