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Volunteering
Volunteer Company Green Life Volunteers
Exceptional and Personalized Service
As a small non-profit organization, Green Life Volunteers is personally managed by founder Janina Schan, along with dedicated interns, volunteers, and project staff. While we provide the same quality services as larger volunteer organizations, our approach ensures every volunteer is treated as an individual, not just a number. We are committed to matching each volunteer with impactful projects that fit their interests and needs.
Flexible Scheduling
Unlike many organizations, we do not require set start dates or minimum time commitments. Most projects allow you to start your volunteer experience at your convenience and stay for as long as you wish—even just a few days, where applicable.
Local Expertise and Support
Our diverse team, made up of both Costa Ricans and international volunteers living in Costa Rica, deeply understands your expectations and questions. This experience allows us to provide attentive, knowledgeable support and ensure your volunteer journey is meaningful, flexible, and rewarding.
Osa Peninsula Rescue & Adoptions
Janina has a deep passion for animal welfare and recognized the pressing need to support abandoned and stray animals in her community. In response, she founded and continues to manage the only dog and cat rescue project in Puerto Jimenez and the Osa Peninsula, “Osa Peninsula Rescue and Adoptions”.
Our mission with Osa Rescue is to alleviate the overpopulation of stray dogs and cats on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, and to mitigate the negative impacts that stray animals can have on native wildlife.
We achieve this by rescuing abandoned animals and providing free or low-cost spay and neuter clinics. We are committed to educating the community on responsible pet ownership, the importance of spaying and neutering, and ways to enhance the overall quality of life for pets. Additionally, we support underprivileged local families who may rescue animals or already care for multiple pets but lack the financial resources for spaying, neutering, and proper care. In certain cases, we provide dog and cat food assistance when needed.