The Corcovado Foundation collaborates with local communities and government agencies to protect our natural wealth through conservation and community development.

To be a volunteer with the Corcovado Foundation you need to fulfill the following requirements:

Fill out the Registration Form and provide copy of your passport and your Insurance Policy

Pay a daily fee of $ 24 diarios, which includes basic insurance, transfers from San José – Drake Bay – San José, full room and board..

Commit to work for at least two weeks.

Be an adult (18 years old or up).

Have capacity to adapt and relate to new cultures.

Fulfill the rules established by the Corcovado Foundation and the National System of Conservation Areas.

Not to consume drugs or alcohol during the voluntary service.

Posses capacity to live in rural and remote areas, staying basic in housing and with rudimentary services.

There are two areas where you can help: in the communities and in the natural protected areas.

In the Communities

Support tne Environmental Education Program. We teach Environmental Education in primary schools, high schools and different groups in the communities, especially in the issues of solid waste management and conservation of natural resources.

Support the education system by assisting children and adults with English lessons.

Help maintain trails, bridges and other community structures necessary to

Educate tourist in ecologically friendly practices.

Assist biologists in the protection and research of the marine turtles during the nesting season. The activities include night patrols, data gathering and nursery care, among others .

In the Protected Areas

Maintain trails, bridges and other public structures in the protected areas.

Assist, guide and educate visitors as they arrive at the protected areas. Help with the system of reservations for the tourists and visitors.

Make sure you bring with you: flash light, batteries, bug repellent, sheet, towels, hiking shoes, hat, first aid kit and other personal hygiene products.

General info

The type of lodging you will receive depends if you work in the communities or in the national parks. If you stay in the community you will be lodge in the house of some family in the community, you will have your own room, probably with share bathroom. If you stay in any of the park ranger station you will share a room with other volunteers, researchers, scientists, etc.

Food is basic costarrican food. Your fee pays for board, however you might be asked to assist in cooking duties.

We offer:

a welcome orientation

accommodation arrangements

basic insurance Policy of the National Insurance Institute of Costa Rica