
Healthcare Volunteering in Costa Rica
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What is involved
Costa Rica offers free healthcare to its citizens, but resources are limited and help is always needed. What medical volunteers are able to do on the project depends on a number of factors including local regulations, training, qualifications, how well you speak Spanish, your ability to show initiative and how long you spend on the project. Duties for unqualified volunteers will generally include:
- Distributing and sorting medication
- Assisting with rehabilitation exercises
- Helping with meals and bathing
- Making beds and cleaning
- Providing companionship to patients
Qualified professionals who can commit to 4 weeks and have advanced Spanish may also be able to:
- Shadowing doctors in the treatment of patients
- Helping sort medical supplies
- Helping in emergency situations
- Helping in health awareness workshops
Some details
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The charming city of Phnom Penh is the capital and also serves as our base of volunteer operations. Volunteering Journeys Cambodia volunteer abroad projects include Teaching English, Working with NGO’s, helping Special Needs individuals, and Medical & Nursing Internships. Whether you are a gap year student, career breaker or a family or a mature volunteer, you can apply to any of our volunteer in Cambodia projects.

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