Greentalist Costa Rica | Youth Volunteer Programs

Make your

impact

real.

Lead coomunity and environmental projects, build real skills, and join a global network of young changemakers all from the heart of Costa Rica.

300+

Volunteers trained

15+

Projects

6+

Years of impact

95%

Would recommend

WHO WE ARE

More than volunteering. A turning point.

Greentalist Costa Rica is a youth-led environmental organization that empowers young people aged 18–24 to lead real sustainability projects. You won’t just observe — you’ll build, decide, and leave something lasting behind.

Join a Greentalist Costa Rica Program

Transform your passion for sustainability into impact. At Greentalist Costa Rica, you’ll lead environmental projects, develop essential skills, and connect with a global network of changemakers.

Join Greentalist Costa Rica to create lasting change through hands-on experience. Our programs teach you to:

Lead with purpose: Develop leadership skills through real projects
Build your toolkit: Learn sustainable practices you can apply anywhere
Connect globally, act locally: Network while creating change in Costa Rica
Grow as a changemaker: Gain confidence and skills to drive action

Greentalist volunteers leading a group of children in an Tolok Kicha School in the Cabecar Territory Costa Rica

Global Greentalist

International Volunteering

5 Week Programs | Environmental or Community Projects | National & International Volunteers | Ages 18-24

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Greentalist Nacional

National Volunteers

1-2 Week Programs & Workshops | Climate Change & Community Resilience Projects | Ages 18-24

Find Your Program

Grupo de voluntarios y voluntarias posando durante una jornada ambiental en la playa.

Greentalist Society

Almuni Network

1-3 Days Programs | Environmental & Community Projects Led By Society | National Volunteers | Ages 18-24

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What you gain

Skills that go beyond the classroom.

Every Greentalist program is designed around your growth not just the project. You’ll leave Costa Rica with tangible experience that genuinely stands out.

Real project leadership

Connect with changemakers from 18+ countries.

Global network

Connect with changemakers from different countries.

Recognized certificate

Graduate with credentials valued by employers worldwide.

Cultural immersion

Live and work in Costa Rica's unique natural environment.

Organising clean-up days in Tuis taught me that real change starts with small steps and committed individuals. I witnessed my community unite to clean up illegal dumping sites and take ownership of our shared spaces.

Ready to
make it count?

Applications are open. Spots are limited. Your program in

Costa Rica starts here.

+1 236 868 7464

Make your

impact

real.

300+

15+

6+

95%

More than volunteering. A turning point.