Clinic and Soup Kitchen – Volunteering in Costa Rica

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Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) operates a free medical clinic in Alajuelita to provide all families with access to medical care. FIMRC provides psychological services and conducts health outreach programs to educate the community about nutrition, hygiene,healthy lifestyles, and preventative care. They alsowork with a local sou...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • To learn, first hand, about local communitychallenges and about the work of FIMR
    • To form a connection with FIRMC in order toraise awareness of this organization and thecommunity they serve
    • Have fun! Many travelers say volunteering is the highlight of their trip - we hope it is for youtoo!

What's this trip about?

    Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) operates a free medical clinic in Alajuelita to provide all families with access to medical care. FIMRC provides psychological services and conducts health outreach programs to educate the community about nutrition, hygiene,healthy lifestyles, and preventative care. They alsowork with a local soup kitchen to provide nourishing midday meals to mothers and children.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityAlajuelita
End CityAlajuelita

Travel Themes

  • Education / Learning
  • Volunteering & Community Service
  • Transformative

Destinations

Activities

  • Educational/ Learning
  • Volunteering & Community Service

Trip includes

    • Meet your FIMRC representative and learnmore about their programs
    • Volunteer at the local Soup Kitchen
    • (Optional): Spend the afternoon participatingin one of the local health outreach programs

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Itinerary

8:30am – 9:00am: Meet your FIMRC representative and get oriented 9:30am ­ 10:30am: Staff time permitting, a tour of the local neighborhood to learn about local issues and meet people served by the local programs 10:30am ­ 12:30pm: Volunteer at the local Soup Kitchen, preparing and serving local children and mothers Optional afternoon programming ­ does not run every day of the week: 12:30 ­ 1:30pm: Lunch break (Bring your own, or there is a bakery nearby where you can purchase simple “bread pizza”) 1:30pm – 3:00pm: Spend the afternoon participating in one of the local health outreach programs. These may include public exercise classes, health and nutrition outreach, art therapy, and other public health initiatives.   Please note: Your experience may differ depending on FIMRC’s priorities on the day you visit. FIMRC staff will go over your itinerary upon arrival.

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Price From $100
Price per day$100
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

The $100 price is a suggested donation. 100% of the suggested donation is distributed to the selected nonprofit organization where the traveler volunteers. The suggested donation is $100 per adult and $25 per child.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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I had a great time volunteering at Baphumelele with their day care center.

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One of the more meaningful things I did!

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