Join International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the Eco-Agriculture Conservation Volunteer Project in Costa Rica.

On this program, you will have the unique opportunity to learn about Costa Rica’s world-famous coffee industry first-hand. Volunteers work alongside a local coffee farming family to help improve the local harvest and implement sustainable, effective agricultural practices while also respecting local farming methods.

You’ll get to experience a true cultural immersion experience in a homestay hosted by a local farming family. Conditions in these remote locations are basic but comfortable.

The program has start dates every Monday throughout the year.

This program ranges from 2-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available on our website.
 
The Eco-Agriculture Conservation project is an immersive permaculture experience where you’ll have a hands-on role in supporting a coffee farming family with all stages of production. Volunteers can help implement sustainable, effective practices that help regenerate the environment and combat climate change while also respecting local farming methods.

As an Eco-Agriculture volunteer you’ll need to help out wherever you’re needed and duties will changed depending on the season, but often tasks include:

• Harvesting coffee beans
• Roasting and packaging coffee beans
• Composting
• Replanting
• Clearing grounds for planting

IVHQ’s Costa Rica programs are available year-round, starting every Monday.

IVHQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
• Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.