Costa Rica Medical Volunteer Opportunities-Over 22000 Happy Volunteers Since 2006
Highlights
- Join an incredibly affordable program trusted by over 22,000 since 2006
- Your safety is our highest priority, and all our projects and facilities have been thoroughly vetted
- Fulfill your passion for medical work and gain valuable experience while on a lifechanging adventure
- Experience the feeling of providing much-needed care to disadvantaged people
- Program fees include airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, food and in-country support
Overview
Are you a medical professional or pursuing a degree in healthcare and want to help people in need? Would you like to volunteer in Costa Rica and make a difference in paradise?
Medical volunteering in Costa Rica is all about gaining invaluable experience. As a medical volunteer in Costa Rica, you will to educate locals on different health topics which can help improve their quality of life, and you will also help provide basic care. You will shadow local doctors and nurses in the treatment of sick patients and carry out training related to nutrition and disease prevention. This program is the perfect project for those who are pursuing a career in the healthcare field or medical professionals seeking to gain insight into a foreign healthcare system.
The assistance you provide will help Costa Rican doctors and various organizations better serve the needs of underprivileged patients that are seeking care. You will be gaining valuable experience in a medical setting, and this will help prepare you for a future career in the healthcare field.
Important Information
In order to qualify for our Costa Rica medical volunteer project, you will need to have a background in the healthcare field. You will need to furnish a valid medical student id, or certification as a physician, nurse, EMT, etc. from an accredited institution.
Spanish language skills are highly desired, but not required. If you cannot speak Spanish, we highly recommend you enroll in a Spanish language program. We offer them while you volunteer so it’s super convenient for you and will really help enrich your time abroad.