Escape to Costa Rica’s beautiful Pacific coast, where you’ll volunteer on a service project that is most needed at the time of your arrival. This could be a mix of efforts, such as beach clean-ups to make way for nesting sea turtles, ecosystem restoration, or community infrastructure projects. Although Costa Rica has many notable achievements, such as universal healthcare, many communities – individuals, families, and children alike – still benefit from your support! Community-led service projects can be a big help to citizens in rural areas. Relax after a hard day’s work at our beautiful Home Base. You’ll also have the chance to enjoy adventure activities like river tubing, ziplining, and a catamaran and snorkeling tour, sharing fun in the sun with the new friends you meet during the program.
Costa Rica: Beachside Service Adventure
On GLA’s Costa Rica: Beachside Service Adventure program you will:
- Live in and explore a coastal village near a beautiful beach
- Volunteer on community development or environmental conservation projects
- Go tubing down the spectacular Rio Negro river and zipline through the forest canopy
- Engage with grassroots organizations led by local community leaders
- Enjoy a catamaran excursion and snorkel among wild marine life
Session Dates:
- Session 1: June 18 – June 26, 2026
- Session 2: June 29 – July 07, 2026
- Session 3: July 11 – July 19, 2026
- Session 4: July 23 – July 31, 2026
- Session 5: August 03 – August 11, 2026








