2024 at Remote Island Construction
from 1,682€
Excellent 4.8
(167)
Local Healthcare Care Assistant
3 - 12 weeks
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Age 18 - 50+
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Excellent 4.8
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3 - 12 weeks
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Age 18 - 50+
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Excellent response rate
Highlights
- Support patients in need
- Work on specialised living facilities
- Stay close the beautiful beach!
- Work with the elderly, special needs or children with HIV
Especially suitable
About the program
Work in local assisted living centres, and other healthcare facilities, such as with the disabled, elderly, special needs or with children with HIV.
Healthcare volunteers are typically assigned to either an elderly care facility or a private clinic in the town of Quepos. However, it's important to understand that the type of facility placement may vary based on availability and seasonal requirements of our projects. As a healthcare volunteer, ...
Typical day
Sunday – Arrival / Welcome and Home Stay Introduction
Monday – Orientation day
Tuesday to Friday
Here is a rough guide on what to expect:
- Breakfast at the accommodation
- 3-4 hours of volunteer work either in the morning or afternoon
- Your own lunch at the accommodation or project site
- Free time
- Dinner at ...
Free-time activities
San Jose
San Jose is the capital city and has plenty to do from city tours, watching a show at the theatre, markets, museums, parks, and city walking tours. You can also take day trips to mountains, volcanoes and the beach.
Arenal Volcano
Situated about 90 km northwest of San Jose is Arenal volcano, ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
3 weeks (min. stay)
1,682€
4 weeks
1,954€
8 weeks
3,035€
12 weeks (max. stay)
4,107€
Average fees
451€/week
Meet your organization
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Involvement Volunteers IVI
Excellent 4.8
(167 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 1989
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Coordinated by
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Lauren
Spoken languages: English
About the project
IVI are a non profit org with 28 years experience providing responsible volunteer placements in 15 countries worldwide. We help you connect with inspiring opportunities
167 reviews ·
4.8
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