# Costa Rica Volunteering

> Join the effort to protect over 200,000 Olive Ridley sea turtles at the Ostional Wildlife Refuge.

## About Us
Costa Rica Volunteering is a locally operated volunteer organization based in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. We coordinate volunteers in direct partnership with the Ostional Wildlife Refuge, one of the world's most important Olive Ridley sea turtle mass-nesting ("arribada") beaches.

We focus on authentic, community-led conservation with transparent, affordable pricing that directly benefits the local ecosystem.

## Volunteer Programs

### On-Site Hero
- Live on the beachfront in Ostional
- Participate in night patrols & research
- 3 meals daily included
- Local culture immersion
- Training & certification provided
- [Learn more about On-Site Volunteering](https://costaricavolunteering.com/on-site-volunteer.html)

### Remote Guardian
- Fund critical equipment used on site
- Support active sea turtle protection remotely
- Digital acknowledgment certificate
- Focus on protecting endangered species like the Leatherback (Baula)
- [Learn more about Remote Volunteering](https://costaricavolunteering.com/remote-volunteer.html)

## Impact Statistics
- 10,000+ Nests Protected
- 200,000+ Hatchlings Saved
- 85% Survival Rate Increase
- 15 Local Families Supported

## Contact Information
- Website: https://costaricavolunteering.com
- Email: hi@costaricavolunteering.com
- Location: Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- WhatsApp: +506 8644 8719