This is what giving back actually feels like.
An invitation to volunteer in Costa Rica and give back to the land.
What if service meant freedom?
More than ever before, the world seems to be shifting into a pattern where direct interaction with others and our natural environment is diminishing.
Even with all the distractions and noise, there is a quiet calling, an undercurrent of a longing to live in community and deeper connection with oneself, others, and the Earth… to return to a more natural state of existence. This desire reflects a deeper truth that we are social inter-beings, meant to live in interconnected communities of humans and nature.
“As we are in Service to the entire system, our own health and wellbeing rise, and all life of the community can thrive.”
Fertile soil for growth and transformation.
If you are feeling the calling for a reconnection to yourself, others, and the Earth, Holos can provide fertile soil for your personal growth and transformation. Tucked within 205 acres of lush jungle in the Diamante Valley, Costa Rica, the Holos Service Program offers opportunities for learning, expansion, and re-connection.
The land naturally invites you to detach from the electronic and materialistic world, through a complete immersion into nature and Service. As one truly sinks into the act of Service without attachment to reward or outcome, an opening for new experiences of receiving is created. The Service Program is about connecting with the rhythm of reciprocity — the experience of receiving through giving.
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Vision
Embraces the future with curiosity, innovative spirit, and living in the possibility — pioneering new pathways with transformative leadership, rooted in unity and collaboration.
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Integrity
A continuous reminder to maintain consistency in our actions and values, considering the entirety of systems and the implications of our choices.
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Service
The heartbeat of Holos — heart-centered connection, kindness, and attunement to the wellbeing and growth of others and the community.
Two choices shape your service.
Choose your length of stay
Exploration3-month commitment
Enjoy the natural gifts of the Holos land and community, with rustic comfortable housing provided in exchange for 20 hours of service a week.
Leadership6-month commitment
Everything in Exploration, plus hands-on training for new Service Guests, and acting as a liaison between Service Guests and the Holos staff and community.
At times we're able to accommodate a one-month stay — if that feels most aligned for you, please don't hesitate to inquire.
Choose the work that calls to you.
Regenerative Agriculture & Permaculture
Ancient indigenous practices — organic soil production, reforestation, greenhouse and farming. No previous experience required; basic Spanish helpful.
Community Building & Construction
Supporting a rural school in San Salvador through tiling, painting, roofing, carpentry, and garden co-creation. No prior experience required.
Hospitality & Retreats
Supporting daily operations of the Retreat Center — guest prep, private retreats, and land tours. Prior hospitality experience preferred.
Here's everything you need to know before you apply.
What's Provided
- On-land housing with beds, shared bathrooms, kitchen, and washer/dryer
- Access to waterfalls, hiking trails, the organic farm, and fiber optic internet
- Community Sun Temple activities — wellness classes, ecstatic dances, talks
- Online and in-person training, plus direct support from Holos staff throughout
What to Know
- Service Guest housing sits in direct proximity to staff housing and the regenerative agriculture site — a short walk from the Retreat Center.
- There is a fee of $100/month per participant, fully refundable with 30 days' notice of cancellation.
- Service Guests cover their own travel, transportation, and personal needs (including meals).
- This program does not offer remuneration for services provided.
The San Salvador school partnership.
Holos Global is honored to support a heartfelt initiative just steps from our retreat center — partnering with the local school in San Salvador, Costa Rica, where 58 bright and resilient children learn each day with limited resources. With only three full-time teachers and a government budget of just $2,000 USD, the school continues to operate on dedication alone. Thanks to our community and Service Guests, we've completed restoration of the school's floors, roof, and exterior painting.
Your journey begins here.
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Apply now“My month of volunteering at Holos, Costa Rica, was a transformative experience. The location is incredible, offering many activities such as yoga, meditation, and cacao or temazcal ceremonies. The month flew by, fostering a deep connection with nature and the local culture. I hope to return and continue collaborating with this project.”
“We got to work with the chickens. We got to work with the greenhouse. We got to learn about the Baruca tribe. It was such a beautiful time. It's not only being here, it's taking something with us that we can also give to others and teach others.”
“Absolutely magical and life changing. It's given me a lot of freedom to explore what I can give. One of the wonders of community is that we get to bring in our own light and have it grow even more as we join hands together and create something so much bigger than ourselves.”