Community Development Internship in Costa Rica
Complete a community development internship in a vibrant town known for its cultural diversity and strong local identity.
Popular program.
Almost fully booked.
Durations: 2 - 24 weeks
40 hrs of fieldwork per week
1:6 staff to participant ratio
Includes GVI ExperiencesBook with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Program information
Accelerate your international development career while contributing to a range of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. From our community hub in the town of Puerto Viejo, GVI’s sustainable development projects focus on teaching English to children and adults, community development and gender equility.
Grants available for up to CAD17,000!
Get a GVI Foundation Grant of up to 80% on community development programs. Everyone is invited to apply by 31 Jul.
Book with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Included in your program, at no extra cost.
Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.
Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Learn to cook Costa Rican food
Go on a waterfall hike
Conversational Spanish language class
Explore Cahuita National Park
Experience Costa Rican culture
Tropical fruit tasting
Paint your own pottery souvenir
Traditional chocolate-making workshop
Learn to cook Costa Rican food
Go on a waterfall hike
Conversational Spanish language class
Explore Cahuita National Park
Experience Costa Rican culture
Tropical fruit tasting
Paint your own pottery souvenir
Traditional chocolate-making workshop
Connect with our alumni
Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.
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Join our Virtual Open Day!
Zoom webinar : Tuesday 15 July 2025 18:00 BST | 13:00 EDT
Join our open days to also get the chance to chat with our alumni. Sign up to book your spot now. We have limited availability.
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