Volunteer Central America

uVolunteer has countless volunteer opportunities located in this popular region. We cater to the vast interests of all types of volunteers. Our programs include teaching, care work, community development, and environmental and animal conservation. Whether you want a chance to improve your skills or develop new ones uVolunteer has something for everyone.

While volunteering in Central America learn Spanish and practice speaking with the natives. Enclosed by the Pacific and Caribbean oceans there are numerous beaches and aquatic activities to enjoy. Not to mention some of the best surfing destinations in the world. Watch active volcanoes erupt, zip-line through the canopy, tour the national parks, museums and more. With uVolunteer Central America there is always something to do.

Our Volunteer Central America Project Listings

Volunteer in a Community Education Project in Costa Rica

This is an after school project which aims to provide the underprivileged children of this area the confidence and the ability to enjoy learning. Starting from: 1 Week for $710

Volunteer Teaching English in Costa Rica

Teaching projects in Costa Rica help the community develop by sending volunteers to help teach English to children and adults. You will assist the teacher with the practical uses of the English language. If you’re experienced and confident you will have the chance to be the sole teacher in the classroom. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in a Childrens Home/Orphanage in Costa Rica

During your project in Costa Rica, you will be assisting the staff at a Children’s Home/ Orphanage by helping develop the underprivileged children academically and emotionally. Starting from: 4 Weeks for $1130

Volunteer in Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica

During your Turtle Conservation project in Costa Rica, you will be helping an endangered species of turtles flourish by protecting the nests from all predators. You will also construct and maintain the hatcheries. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in Building and Constructing Homes in Costa Rica

As a volunteer in Costa Rica, you will be assisting the rural local community development of San Ramon with repairing, building and renovating homes and community buildings. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in a Youth Center in Nicaragua

While volunteering, you will help the emerging Youth Center of Granada give academic support to the younger generation of Nicaragua. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in an Orphanage for Girls in Nicaragua

Volunteers will be working with nuns in Granada, Nicaragua to help girls who are orphaned and in need of psychological and spiritual healing. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in a Rehabilitation Center in Nicaragua

Volunteers will be working in a shelter house that is dedicated to providing treatment to affected people, particularly young people, by drug abuse.Starting from: 4 Weeks for $995

Volunteer Teaching Sports and Physical Education in Costa Rica

While volunteering on this project, you will organize sports activities, games and competitions in a low-income school, to get the children of Costa Rica actively engaged in physical activities. Starting from: 4 Weeks for $1130

Volunteer in Animal Conservation in Costa Rica

While volunteering with an environmental conservation project, you will be helping the animal and wildlife of Costa Rica prosper. You will help educate the locals and tourists about the Environmental issue that is prevalent in San Jose.Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in Rural Sustainable Development in Nicaragua

While volunteering here you will be involved in a number of different activities. You will help with all of the cooperatives needs, help with the children’s homework and become involved in helping out at the farm. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in an Occupational and Physiotherapy Clinic in Nicaragua

You will be working with the group to rehabilitate disabled people. With the help of volunteers you will lessen their problems and prevent further disabilities.Starting from: 4 Weeks for $995

Volunteer and Study Spanish in Costa Rica

The language school in San José gives volunteers the opportunity to learn Spanish or advance their knowledge before beginning the project. This school is perfect for every level; advanced students or for beginners.Starting from: 1 Week for $450

Volunteer in the Group for Women in Nicaragua

The main objective of the group is to provide services to women related to health, personal development, and social issues.The group strongly believes that individuals should not be discriminated against by any party for their sex, race, religion, ethnic group, or political affiliation. Starting from: 4 Weeks for $995

Volunteer and learn and Study Spanish in Nicaragua

The language school in Granada gives volunteers the opportunity to learn Spanish or advance their knowledge during their project. This school is perfect for every level; advanced students through to beginners.Starting from: 1 Week for $295

Volunteer to Work in a Special Needs School in Costa Rica

While volunteering on this project, you will be helping the staff in the school give the students of the school one-on-one interaction to help further their development.Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in the Daycare Center in Costa Rica

You will be volunteering at a daycare service sponsored by the government of Costa Rica. The daycare helps the low-income families of San Ramón by providing a safe and clean environment, where their children can eat and play while parents are working. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in Environmental Conservation in Costa Rica

While volunteering in Costa Rica, you will help promote the conservation of the forest, water, land, biodiversity and other resources and associate them with the Occidental region of the Central Valley. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer to Teach in a Bilingual Nursery in Costa Rica

While volunteering with the bilingual child care school in Costa Rica, you will better the lives of underprivileged children of all ages. You will help with various classroom activities. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $997

Volunteer in the National Parks and Reserves of Costa Rica

While working inside one of Costa Rica’s 25 National Parks, you will help to conserve the endangered habitats that are affected by tourism. You will enjoy these parks not only as a tourist but more importantly as a part of the ongoing process of maintaining these special habitats.Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in the Penitentiary Center in Nicaragua

Whilst volunteering in the Penitentiary Center volunteers will mentor, teach, encourage, and demonstrate to prisoners that their lives can change for the better.Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in a Low Income Preschool Nicaragua

Volunteers will be working with a Preschool which was founded to provide schooling to children living in one of the most underprivileged neighborhoods in Nicaragua. Starting from: 4 Weeks for $995