A note from Greenheart Travel: Since November 2020, Costa Rica has allowed residents of all 50 U.S. states to enter the country. We will be…
Volunteer Abroad - Costa Rica
Spanish Phrases to Know, a Packing List, and other Tips for Volunteering in Costa Rica
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July 24 by
Along with having an open mind while volunteering abroad, here are a few other helpful pieces of advice to prepare you for your volunteer program…
A Typical Day Living with a Host Family and Volunteering at the Animal Rescue Center in Costa Rica
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July 6 by
I am finally here in the greenest place in the world, Costa Rica! I’m a week into my volunteer program at the Animal Rescue Center…
Volunteer Spotlight on Citlalli Gonzalez: Greenheart’s Global Explorer Scholarship Winner in Costa Rica
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June 16 by
Read on to meet 16-year-old, Citlalli Gonzalez, our Greenheart Travel Global Explorer from Chicago, Ill., who’ll be traveling abroad as a volunteer in Costa Rica!
Meet 7 Students Embarking on Life-Changing Travels to Volunteer, Learn a Language and Study Abroad
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June 12 by
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our 2017 Greenheart Travel Correspondent and Global Explorer Scholarship awards.
Palmares, may not be topping the lists of places to visit in Costa Rica, but do not let its ‘sleepy coffee town’ reputation deceive you.…
Four Months After Volunteering in Costa Rica, Gary Comer Students Inspire a New Group of Volunteers
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January 20 by
Two seniors from Gary Comer College Prep, now in the throes of the college application process, presented at Foundations College Prep on a school night…
Being abroad for the holidays can be very tough. Holidays are meant to be a time for family – whether that’s with your close brothers…
Alumni Spotlight on Tarik; Passionate about Environmental Sustainability and Protection
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October 18 by
Tarik Shahzad is a Greenheart Travel Ambassador and alum. After spending a week volunteering in Costa Rica at an animal rescue center, he returned to Chicago to…
In the summer of 2015, I decided to take a risk, one that would turn out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made.…