In their words
Volunteer reviews: Costa Rica
38 detailed reviews from volunteers who traveled to Costa Rica.
San José Costa Rica
Kristen Hunter
“Host Family: I was surprised at how interested my host family was in where I live. Usually when I travel, people are so eager to tell me about their…”
Costa Rica
Marlena Ornowska
“ABV: always contact the coordinator to set up more hours if you want to have a full day program.”
San Jose Costa Rica
Megan Lacombe
“10 – Are you willing to speak to other potential ABV volunteers? Yes, definitely.”
San Jose, Costa Rica
Mehtab Riar
“The local ABV Coordinator was very helpful. He was there for us whenever we needed him and he checked up on us almost every single day to make sure…”
San José Costa Rica
Melanie Torres
“10 – Are you willing to speak to other potential ABV volunteers? Yes I am.”
San Jose, Costa Rica
Olivia Wong
“ABV: ask the coordinator to get more hours for you and/or do 2 programs if one has a holiday or day off. Always rely on the coordinator if you want…”
Costa Rica
Jackie Huenelee
“How was the local ABV Coordinator and the support provided in-country? Nicki was great. She was helpful in giving us information about the project…”
Costa Rica
Lycourgas Manlpoulos
“How was the local ABV Coordinator and the support provided in-country? Nicky was very friendly. She spoke Spanish very well, and was always prepared…”
Costa Rica
Chelsea Hatch
“Enjoyed every minute of it! , Wish I could stay longer because I had such a blast and got really close to people there. It was like my second home &…”
Costa Rica, Pacific Coast
Brody Stevenson
“How was the local ABV coordinator and the support provided in Country? Very good. Helped with all we asked for, couldn’t ask for more.”
Punteranes Costa Rica
Lauren Thompson
“How would you describe/rate your experience working with the ABV organization? amazing and worthwhile”
San José Costa Rica
Lena Sol Namkung
“10 – Are you willing to speak to other potential ABV volunteers? Yes”