Costa Rica Information

Dominical Costa Rica

Volunteer Programs

Social Programs

Headed up by energetic Zeidy this is a sort of hub of volunteerism in Dominical.
Recycling
Sea Turtles
Beach cleaning
Medical services
Education
The Programs are supported by voluntary contributions.

The Dominical Dog Rescue Program

An extremely effective dog rescue program. Mike of Connie's Homemade has single handedly rid the beach of strays and helped to heal and spay numerous. Donations are used to purchase medical supplies, parasite control, and flea collars. can be contacted at 308-3034 for the details. Mike provides

Dominical Lifeguards

The beneficial effect of this program has been well noted. This is not a government subsidised program, but is wholly supported by donations and community fundraising events. If you would like to participate, please visit their page and let them know of your interest in helping

La Gran Vista

is an ecotourism volunteer farm. It is non-profit and offers one the opportunity to learn much about cultivating plants in this wonderful part of the world. La Gran Vista is an interesting and remote volunteer opportunity. It is located inland a ways from Dominical.

The Opportunity

If you are looking for a different type of vacation, like maybe one that isn't really a vacation, but the type that you will remember for the rest of your life, the volunteer opportunities listed here might just be the thing for you.

How many times have you watched a program on television, something like Discovery, or National Geographic, and seen people working with sea turtles, helping the babies get to the sea, or walking the beach all night maintaining vigil over a mother turtle while she deposits her eggs, and then goes back out to sea, and then wondered, how do those people get to do that?

The volunteer opportunities around Dominical are just such a chance to take a trip to a beautiful and exotic area of the globe, and then participate in meaningful work activities. These are the type of trips that enrich ones life.