Volunteer Healthcare Program in Costa Rica
Volunteers in the Healthcare Program are provided with an opportunity to work in hospitals, clinics, and with specialized projects providing healthcare to disadvantaged people in Costa Rica.
Our volunteers generally assist with general checkups and examination of patients, assist in emergency cases suturing wounds and giving vaccinations. Volunteers are also provided work in ambulance services depending upon their qualifications and interests.
Volunteers work for 5-6 hrs in a day for 5 days in a week.
| Program Information |
Program Requirements Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the program..It is important for the volunteers to note that work will be determined by volunteers level of training, qualifications, Spanish speaking ability and Age. Volunteers need to have a basic–intermediate level of Spanish for this program .All volunteers must carry their medical certification (if any ), lab coat and stethoscope in the program. Project Location The project placements are located in and around the city of San Jose. Most of the volunteer projects are located at within close proximity from the accommodations and volunteers travel by either bus or taxis. |
| What we provide |
| Airport Receive/ Transfer: Volunteers are picked up from the San Jose International Airport by the local coordinator or representative. Those volunteers who are arriving overland or are already in Costa Rica will be picked up at a meeting point decided beforehand. Orientation: All volunteers are given an Orientation beginning on their project start date. Orientation is conducted by the local staff and covers topics such as Costa Rican Customs, Rules and Expectations, Safety and Introduction to your project and placement. After the orientation , you will be taken to your accommodations and introduced to the host family. Lodging: Volunteers are provided accommodation with local host families. By staying with a host family you will experience the local culture, customs and way of living. Volunteers are hosted in shared bedrooms with other volunteers. Accommodations are clean and comfortable and have got good facilities available. Food: Volunteers are provided with three cooked meals a day at the host family house. Local Costa Rican cuisine is a fusion of cuisines from different parts of the world. Common foods are Rice, Vegetables, Beans, Pork , Meat , Chicken etc. Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive Travel and Medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. To view a copy of the Insurance Coverage provided, please click here In – Country travel assistance: Volunteers are assisted by the local staff and coordinators for any kind of assistance they need for their travel arrangements. The local staff and coordinators will be happy to assist you in making travel arrangements to different areas in Costa Rica. In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. You will be provided with the contact details of the local coordinator and staff who will be contactable 24 hrs once you are in country. Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet by e-mail which will have all vital information about your program. The Pre Departure Information Booklet provides the complete details of the country, project locations, Visas, Immunizations, Things to Pack list, Accommodations, Contact Information etc During your Free Time Volunteers are free to visit and see places or do shopping during their free time. You can explore the local markets or travel to the beaches which can be visited on the weekends. The country offers unparalleled natural beauty, active volcanoes, rainforests, and a wide range of national parks and eco-tourism. In addition, Costa Rica has over 1,000 miles of gorgeous white-and-black sand beaches. |
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| Start Dates Volunteers can begin their project placement on any Monday of the month. Program Costs Volunteering Solutions strives hard to keep costs low and offer you the lowest prices with professional services to volunteer abroad. Compare our prices and services to other organizations and you would be surprised to see the difference. |
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Program Fee - Costa Rica Volunteer Program - ( Prices in Pound )
Please note: An application fee of £130 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment.
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What are you Paying For ? » 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff » Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information » Airport Pickup » Orientation » Food » Accommodation » Travel & Medical Insurance What's NOT Included ? » Airfare » Visa and Visa extension fee » Airport taxes »Local Transportation » Any personal expenses |