Campers signing "I love you" on a beach at an International Family Retreat

International Family Retreat Costa Rica (San Jose)

April 29, 2026 - May 5, 2026

International Family Retreat offers help and hope to families living with disability around the world. Alongside local partners and churches, Joni and Friends volunteers help families find hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ through respite, hands-on help, and fun activities. Apply to volunteer at this International Family Retreat in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica, located in Central America, is bordered by the eastern Caribbean Sea and western Pacific Ocean. You can find the countries of Nicaragua to the north of Costa Rica and Panama to the south. While Costa Rica is known for having one of the most stable democracies, people living with disabilities still face many challenges. Over 18% of Costa Ricans live with a disability and often face discrimination, prejudice, and a lack of education and employment. In fact, over half of Costa Ricans living with disabilities are unemployed. We invite you to come along as we provide a mobility device and the message of the Gospel of Christ to those living with disabilities in Costa Rica.

The cost for this outreach is all-inclusive and covers round-trip economy airfare from any city within the continental United States, visas (if required), in-country transportation, shared accommodations (double occupancy) while in-country, meals while in-country, and a cultural experience. However, any pre-outreach vaccination requirements are the responsibility of each individual traveler. Outreach costs may vary for applicants traveling from outside the 48 contiguous United States. Joni and Friends will adhere to country protocols related to health and safety requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

For Volunteers

This event fills up quickly. If the event is full, you will be added to our waitlist and notified if space becomes available.

Airfare, in-country transportation, meals, and lodging are included in the cost of the event.
*Application does not guarantee attendance to the event.
**Payment is not due at the time of application.