Description

If you want to make a difference in a child's life, look no further! Work to make the lives of sick children in Costa Rica full of companionship and fun. Volunteers in this program can help make children who must stay in the hospital for extensive periods much more pleasant. Whether through recreation, assistance, or just company, children welcome the volunteers' presence. To help to accomplish this, volunteers should have the following:

* Enjoyment of working with children
* Fantastic interpersonal skills with the patients, parents, employees and the rest of the members of the hospital community
* A special charisma for dealing with people that need special treatment and sensitivity for the conditions and afflictions of the children at the hospital.

Volunteer activities may include:
* Assisting doctors and nurses in care for children.
* Helping with patient's therapy and recreation.
* Keep children company during their stay at the hospital.

Highlights

GeoVisions programs include accommodation. Most include meals, airport pick-up, project training, in-country support, extensive medical and accident insurance, extensive pre-departure information and on site project orientation.

Qualifications

All volunteers must be 18 years old or older. Volunteers need to have a desire to learn about another culture and teach about theirs. All interested participants must complete a GeoVisions application.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for current pricing.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

GeoVisions programs include accommodation. Most include meals, airport pick-up, project training, in-country support, extensive medical and accident insurance, extensive pre-departure information and onsite project orientation.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Health Care
• Volunteering

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers need to have a desire to learn about another culture and teach about theirs.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement

GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded

2001