International Volunteer Opportunities

Costa Rica Theatre Camp is a summer theatre program for local teens in rural Monteverde, Costa Rica, and visiting teens from the United States. We are looking for adult volunteers (college graduates) to work as theatre educators in this unique setting. If you are a current college student you can participate in our internship program.

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Positions & Information

Funded Volunteers: June 8th - August 5th, 2026

• Media Director - HIRED
• Stage Director+ - HIRED
• Technical Director+ - HIRED
• Music Director+ - HIRED
• Program Director+ - HIRED

​(see below for detailed duties & responsibilities)
+Conversational Spanish is strongly preferred for these positions.
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​Volunteers in the above positions will receive the following benefits:

• Furnished living accommodations (private room in a house or apartment).
• Food stipend of $15 per day.
• Cost of transportation from the SJO airport to Monteverde (provided that the Volunteer travels within the timeframe specified by us).
• Up to $800 of round-trip airfare to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) from the Volunteer’s home of record.​

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Self-Funded Volunteers: Flexible dates

• Production Assistant
• ​Media Assistant
• Photographer/Videographer
• Set Design/Construction
• Assistant Technical Director/Lighting Designer/Sound Designer
• Costume Design/Construction
• Assistant Music Director and/or Rehearsal Accompanist
• Acting Coach or Vocal Coach
• Instrumental musicians

Onsite Volunteer Application

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, or equivalent amount of relevant work experience.
• Passion for musical theatre and working with children/youth.
• Creativity and willingness to work in a non-traditional theatre setting where resources are limited.
• Interest in and open mind towards immersion in a new culture.
• Flexibility, patience and maturity.
• Leadership experience.
• Proficiency in your area of expertise.
• Commitment to abide by our drug/alcohol policy.
• Willingness to learn some Spanish (Spanish proficiency is valued but not required).

Detailed Job Descriptions

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 How to Apply?

1. Please review all of the information on this page, and read about our mission and philosophy and about Monteverde, Costa Rica before submitting your application.
2. ​Complete the online volunteer application form.​
3. In addition to the application, please email your resume and cover letter to Lisa Burns at [email protected] (professional resume with education, work & volunteer experience is required; please also submit your theatre, dance and/or music resume if you have one)​

Deadline: We consider volunteer applications on a rolling basis.  Thus, we encourage you to submit your application early in order  to secure your preferred position.  However, we will continue to  accept qualified volunteers up until two weeks before the start  dates.

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