Volunteer physicians and nurses are also needed to perform surgeries and other procedures for children in need. Stay in a colonial-style hotel. Costa Rica Volunteers help build bridges, rain shelters, planting trees, and building handicap access into rainforest study and preservation area. Volunteers also help build classrooms in small villages. There are opportunities to work with local people on environment concerns such as organic farming.
Lodging is in guest houses and is dormitory style.
There are also opportunities to teach at the local high school. Also, anyone with a health care background can be helpful. Stay in comfortable tourist class accommodations with free time for snorkeling, scuba, and hiking on the island. EarthWise Journeys appreciates the awards and recognition we have received from travelers, WWW raters, and publications.