Costa Rica

Peace Corps in Costa Rica

There are more than 105 Volunteers in Costa Rica working with their communities on projects in community and youth development and education. During their service in Costa Rica, Volunteers learn to speak Spanish. More than 3,685 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Costa Rica since the program was established in 1963. 

Volunteers
Current: 105
To Date: 3685
Program Dates
1963-present
Official Language
Spanish

Volunteer Openings in Costa Rica

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Community Economic Development Promoter

Costa Rica | Central America and Mexico
Departs by Feb. 24, 2018

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With enthusiasm, dedication, creativity, respect, resilience, perseverance, and professionalism, we aspire to make a real difference in the lives of the Costa Rican children, youth, and families who face daily hardships and are seeking a new future. I hope the stories and photos from our current volunteers featured in this website will offer insights into what it means to be a Peace Corps Volunteer in this warm and welcoming country.

Anne Braghetta, Country Director
Director's Welcome

Current Projects in Costa Rica

Community Economic Development Education Youth in Development

Stories from Costa Rica

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Indigenous Women Initiate Recycling with Volunteer Assistance JumpStart 2017 Empowers Teachers as Well as Students Why I left a job I loved to join the Peace Corps

Photos from 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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