Live the Volunteer Experience in Costa Rica
Volunteer with purpose through ocean conservation, coral restoration, and community-driven action.
Turn your travels into positive impact.
For eight years, The Clean Wave has been bringing people together through volunteer-driven environmental projects that protect our coastal and underwater ecosystems.
From coral reef restoration to ocean cleanups, we create opportunities for travelers to take part in meaningful action that supports the health of the ocean and the communities that depend on it.
You will soon be able to expand your volunteering experience. with The Clean Wave & Wonder Away
PartnershiP
Our partnership helps us welcome long-term volunteers and offer experiences that go beyond the work itself.
Wonder Away will help us host volunteers, organize meaningful experiences, and create opportunities to explore local culture and nature, thereby deepening each volunteer’s connection to Costa Rica.
Their shared commitment to community and sustainability will enable us to transform small acts of service into long-term positive impact.
Go Beyond Sightseeing
Experience one of the world’s most vibrant coastal ecosystems and play an active role in protecting it.
Feel the Impact
See the difference your actions make as you help restore beaches, protect marine life, and support the coasts we call home.
Find Connection
Form genuine relationships and become part of a community built on collaboration, creativity, and care for the natural world.
Leave Transformed
Return home with new perspective, deeper purpose, and the confidence that comes from meaningful work abroad.
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do
Our extended volunteer program gives us the opportunity to work with other local organizations and gives volunteers the chance to engage with a greater variety of meaningful projects.
Volunteer Program
Volunteer Opportunities
- Local beach cleanups
- Remote beach cleanups
- Underwater diving cleanups
- Monkey bridge construction
- APAMI Wildlife Center volunteering
- Waste management & recycling
- Educational tabling & advocacy
- Turtle Conservation
- Eco-Home Building
- Gardening & Permaculture
- Reforestation
Program Details
We keep our programs affordable to make meaningful volunteering accessible for everyone.
Our diving partners are paid fairly for their expertise, and all remaining proceeds directly support our marine conservation and education initiatives.
Your trips empower local youth.
When you volunteer & dive with us, a portion of the funds go towards vocational experience and training for local youth.
This means you’ll be working alongside Costa Rican’s gaining their own certifications, advancing their careers, and learning skills in ecotourism, scuba diving, and environmental fields.
Our Volunteer Programs are highly customizable to your needs and interests.
