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Medical Volunteer in Costa Rica

Serve as a Medical Volunteer in Costa Rica and change human lives for the better...

Serve as a Medical Volunteer in Costa Rica and change human lives for the better! Known for its effort in nature conservation and wildlife protection, one could easily underestimate Costa Rica’s need for medical support. But just as in other parts of Latin America there is a high dependency on medical volunteers in Costa Rica - This is your chance to gain practical experience as a medic and boost your CV!

Work with elders, children or get involved in physical therapy. Medical volunteering in Costa Rica you will have a humbling and meaningful impact on yourself too. Interact with locals and encounter the “Pura Vida” Costa rica is known for! Curious? Help those in need and check out our meaningful opportunities!

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San José, Costa Rica

Help at Local Healthcare Facilities

Brilliant 4.7

(69)

Video Flex Option

556 € per week · 1 ‑ 50 weeks · Age 17+ ·

Volunteer at an assisted living facility for elderly adults or HIV patients, or a facility for disabled children.

Airport Taxi

Housing

Food

Medical intern in Costa Rica

San Antonio, Costa Rica

Clinic Medical Internship

Great 4.4

(36)

Video Flex Option

316 € per week · 4 ‑ 12 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Gain real world experience in Costa Rica shadowing doctors, nurses and medical staff!

Airport Taxi

Housing

Food

San José, Costa Rica

Medical Internship

Brilliant 4.7

(69)

Video Flex Option

495 € per week · 4 ‑ 50 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Work as a Medical Intern in Costa Rica.

Airport Taxi

Housing

Food

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Support in Local Healthcare MA

Brilliant 4.7

(69)

Video Flex Option

409 € per week · 4 ‑ 50 weeks · Age 18+ ·

As a volunteer you'll support us at an assisted living facility for elderly adults or at a school for disabled children.

Airport Taxi

Housing

Food

San José, Costa Rica

Dental Assistant for Local Communities

Brilliant 4.7

(69)

Video Flex Option

556 € per week · 1 ‑ 50 weeks · Age 17+ ·

When you volunteer in a dental placement, you give local dentists and their patients a real reason to smile!

Airport Taxi

Housing

Food

Physiotherapy intern

San Ramon, Costa Rica

Physiotherapy Internship

Great 4.4

(36)

Video Flex Option

316 € per week · 4 ‑ 12 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Gain real world experience in the physiotherapy field and pain management.

Airport Taxi

Housing

Food

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