Costa Rica

Peace Corps in Costa Rica

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Volunteers in Costa Rica work with their communities on projects in community economic development, youth development, and education. During their service in Costa Rica, Volunteers learn to speak Spanish.

Volunteers
All-time: 3,874
Program Dates
1963-present
Official Language
Spanish

Volunteer Openings in Costa Rica

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Community Economic Development Promoter

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Youth Development Promoter

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We hope that you will be inspired by our mission and our work, and that some of you will join us either here in Costa Rica or at other Peace Corps posts. We look forward to working with you as you start that journey.

Stuart Jablon, Country Director
Director's Welcome

Current Projects in Costa Rica

Community Economic Development Education Youth in Development
Annual Volunteer Survey: See satisfaction results for Costa Rica [PDF]

Stories from Costa Rica

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Integration: The Backbone of a Quality Service
Rain or Shine, the Game Goes On
Finding empowerment as an LGBTQ+ Volunteer in Costa Rica

Photos from Costa Rica

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Support Projects in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Country Fund

Contributions to the Costa Rica Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Costa Rica.

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