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Peace Corps in Costa Rica

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Volunteers in Costa Rica work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Community Economic Development, Youth in Development, and Education. During their service in Costa Rica, Volunteers learn to speak Spanish.

Volunteers
Current: 42
All-time: 3,874
Program Dates
1963-present
Official Language
Spanish

Volunteer Openings in Costa Rica

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Elementary Education English Teacher

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Secondary Education English Teacher

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2023 will mark Peace Corps Costa Rica’s 60th anniversary and the commitment from the host country government, partners and local communities remains just as strong as when we started.

Lane Bunkers, Country Director

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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These 4 returned Volunteers continue to be inspired by their Peace Corps service
Integration: The Backbone of a Quality Service
Rain or Shine, the Game Goes On

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 support sustainable, community-driven Peace Corps Partnership Program projects in Costa Rica that are …

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