Volunteering in Costa Rica for Ages 13–14
- Costa Rica
About Program
Dive into an exciting 12 day adventure in Costa Rica for 13 and 14-year-olds! Experience Costa Rica's rich biodiversity and contribute to the protection of its diverse wildlife. From exploring beaches for turtle eggs to hiking through nature reserves, you'll earn 24 service hours.
Discover how local teens are making a difference, and soak up the beauty of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast and tropical forests!
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Program Highlights
- Learn about sea turtle conservation hands-on!
- Complete a community service project with a local organization
- Travel to the crater of an extinct volcano surrounded by mountains and cloud forests!
- Hear from local people about the challenges of climate change and its impacts on people’s lives.
Program Impact
You’ll get to practice your Spanish while making new friends and volunteering with two amazing community-based organizations! You will immerse yourself in environmental conservation work while visiting tropical forests and exploring the Pacific coast.
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Experience Costa Rica's abundant biodiversity and contribute to its protection! Explore diverse ecosystems, sea turtle protection, and natural resource management while volunteering with local environmental conservation initiatives. Spend time on the coast near Marino Ballena National Park and in the rolling hills near Chirripo National Park.