Your journey begins with a pickup from San José Airport and transfer to your volunteer base.
🗓 4-Week Experience
Weeks 1– You will be starting your volunteering journey in Santa Teresa on the Nicoya Peninsula, a lively beach town known for its surf culture, yoga retreats, and tropical sunsets.
- Week. 3-4 Learn about organic farming, regenerative practices, and environmental awareness while working on vital sea turtle conservation projects. You will also be hiking in Santa Elena, Monteverde
(Guided hikes, reforestation, eco-adventure activities)
🗓 2-Week Experience
Spend your entire stay in Santa Teresa, Nicoya Peninsula, combining volunteering with relaxation, yoga, and optional surf lessons — perfect for families with limited time.
🐢 What You’ll Do
As part of this family volunteering adventure, you’ll join hands-on conservation and community projects designed to make a real difference. Depending on the season, your activities may include:
Beach Conservation: Participate in beach clean-ups, promote environmental awareness, and support the Blue Flag Initiative to protect Costa Rica’s pristine coastline.
Reforestation Projects: Help nurture young trees, maintain nurseries, and assist in replanting efforts to restore local ecosystems.
Recycling & Sustainability Work: Join our Bionics Recycling project to collect, sort, and repurpose plastic waste into sustainable materials.
Community Engagement: Assist with educational workshops, after-school programs, and fun English or sports sessions for local children.
Turtle Conservation (seasonal): Depending on your travel dates, visit a nearby turtle sanctuary and take part in nest protection, beach patrols, or hatchling releases.
Each activity is designed to be family-friendly, so parents and children can work together while learning about Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity and eco-conscious way of life.
Alongside volunteering, you’ll enjoy yoga or surfing, giving your family a holistic cultural and wellness experience.
🕒 A Typical Day in Costa Rica
Here’s what your day might look like at the Jakera Jungle Camp:
7:30 AM: Enjoy a delicious breakfast of tropical fruits, fresh juice, and Costa Rican coffee.
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Join Spanish lessons tailored to your level, helping you interact better with the local community.
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Volunteer as a family in environmental or community projects.
1:30 PM: Lunch at the camp — locally sourced, organic meals with vegetarian options.
Afternoon: Relax at the beach, explore Santa Teresa’s surf scene, or join an optional surf or yoga session.
Evening: Share stories with other families, take part in a cooking or dance class, or simply unwind under the stars.
Get in touch for more details on the itinerary !