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IVHQ Healthcare Program in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

$300-600Program Costs
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2007Year established

Program Overview

Join the Healthcare program in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica with International Volunteer HQ and support local clinics and community health services in this tropical coastal region. Volunteers assist with basic medical care, health education, outreach to underserved populations, and support tasks in clinics or health-care centers. This placement is ideal for students, gap-year travellers, or anyone i...

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Program Highlights

Program starts every Monday.
Duration from 3 to 24 weeks.
Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation (homestay or volunteer house), meals, and 24/7 in-country support.
Volunteer about 4 hours per day assisting in community care facilities and nursing homes in Manuel Antonio providing care for the elderly and individuals with special needs.
Volunteer tasks may include offering companionship, helping with bathing, feeding and bed-changing, supporting exercise or arts and crafts programs, and administering medication.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Certificate of Completion

Program Details

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Locations

  • Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Types & Subjects

  • Causes
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Public Health

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Starts At

$300-600

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The Healthcare project in Manuel Antonio enables volunteers to assist community care facilities caring for the elderly and people with special needs.

* Based in community care facilities in Manuel Antonio.
* Supports work with disabled or elderly people.
* Offers cross-cultural learning in the healthcare context.

Recognitions & Awards

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Top Rated Provider Volunteer Abroad 2025
2025 Finalist - Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Providers 2024
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer Abroad
Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022
Zero Carbon
Notable Mention 2021 - Volunteer Abroad
Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad 2021 Finalist
Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organizations of 2020
Innovative New Program Volunteer Abroad 2020 Finalist
Top Eco-Traveling Enthusiast of 2017 - Sustainable Voluntourism
Certified B Corporation
GoAbroad Top Volunteer Abroad Organization 2018
Innovative Student Video 2020 Finalist
2019 Notable Mentions

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