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
Current: N/A
To Date: 3874
Program Dates
1963-present
Official Language
Spanish

Volunteer Openings in Central America and Mexico Region

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Agriculture Extension Volunteer

Departs Mid 2021
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Health Extension Volunteer

Departs Mid 2021
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Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Education Facilitator

Departs Mid 2021
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Are you a U.S. citizen with significant professional experience?
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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
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Current Projects in Costa Rica

Community Economic Development Education Youth in Development

Stories from Costa Rica

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Diverse Perspectives: The Hispanic Volunteer Experience Checking my privilege as an LGBTQ+ Volunteer “Give Peace (Corps) a Chance”!

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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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