🚑 Operations
They alleviate suffering by providing emergency and disaster response services
Service Areas
Find the program that best suits your skills, interests, and schedule
🤝 Social Volunteering
Professional volunteer work aimed at developing and strengthening the social programs carried out by the Red Cross in communities
🎖️ Veterans
Individuals with more than 20 years of service at the Costa Rican Red Cross who actively support strategic initiatives and/or community projects, in accordance with their level of experience and training
🌸 Volunteer Women
Gender-sensitive volunteer work aimed at women over the age of 36, who carry out community-based social service initiatives to strengthen neighborhood committees
🌱 Youth
A program designed for people aged 8 to 35, focused on preventing human suffering through community-based approaches, leadership skills development, and humanitarian education
Get to know us⚠️ Risk Management
They strengthen community capacities to reduce the risk and impact of disasters, thereby preventing human suffering. They aim to strengthen local capacities, resilience, and community safety through planning, education, and environmental management
🏛️ Government and Management
They are part of the National Society’s decision-making structures; their work involves the strategic direction and operational management of the Association’s organizational units
That’s what it means to be a volunteer
Real moments of impact, commitment, and action at the Costa Rican Red Cross
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Basic Requirements and Benefits of Volunteering
What you need to join
Requirements for adults:
- Criminal record
- Copy of identification
- If you have a driver's license, please provide a copy
Requirements for minors:
- Consent Form from Legal Guardians (Institutional Format)
- Copy of the legal guardians' identification
Benefits:
- Policy on the Performance of Volunteer Service
- Training tailored to the selected volunteer service area
- Participation in community activities
- Volunteer Certification
- ID card
Documents
How much time should you spend on it?
The length of service depends on the area you choose and your availability. The Red Cross tailors the activities so that you can participate without interfering with your other responsibilities.