Volunteering in Costa Rica for Ages 13–14
- Costa Rica
About Program
Dive into an exciting 1.5-week 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.
- Visit a secret beach!
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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Travel to Costa Rica with a group of students to learn about global issues like climate change, conservation, and preserving endangered wildlife! Earn 24 service hours while you do hands-on community service with local organizations and visit nature conservation sites. Explore Costa Rica's beautiful Pacific beaches and immerse yourself in the tropical forest of the Brunca Region.