Medical Project in Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Description:
Work with a paramedic company that saves lives in Costa Rica!
Highlights:
Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture and natural beauty! Live with a host family while volunteering in the medial field. Volunteers with this program work with a paramedical team in either San Jose or Heredia. You will get first-hand experience with the medical teams by responding to emergency calls in the ambulance. Volunteers will also receive some CPR and paramedical training. This is not only a great opportunity to get medical experience, but also to work closely with Costa Ricans in the medical field. AIDE secures and provides:
- Volunteer projects
- Housing
- Meals
- Personal support
- Emergency Medical Insurance
Qualifications:
* At least 18 years old
* Eligible to receive a tourist visa to Costa Rica
* Flexible and have a desire to contribute
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Cost Includes :
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- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
- Medical insurance
- Pre-departure orientation/Training
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations made on behalf of our programs are tax deductible.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- community health
- health
- health care
- hospital
- medicine
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This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone Interview
- Resume
Post Services Include:
AIDE 's Mission Statement: Through education and the exchange of ideas and people across borders, AIDE will build a worldwide community of global citizens who will be part of an ongoing intercultural conversation. AIDE will be a catalyst for change in the world by building bridges between individuals from diverse cultures.
Year Founded: 1992
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