"Explore UISIL Volunteer Opportunities: Be the Change!"
UISIL Volunteering promotes the academic and personal development of university students through their participation in creative, ethical, and committed social interventions. These experiences are intended to stimulate reflection, learning, and attention to the diverse needs of Costa Rican society in order to generate a positive and transformative impact.
VALUES
Solidarity
A spirit of solidarity where people are concerned about the well-being of others and are willing to collaborate in situations of need.
Generosity
Offering time, effort, and resources without expecting a material reward in return. His main motivation is to help and improve the lives of others.
Commitment
A firm and constant commitment to the cause or community to which the individual is dedicated, showing responsibility and dedication in the work.
Empathy
Understanding needs and providing support in a respectful manner.
Respect
Respect for the dignity, diversity, and autonomy of the people who are assisted, regardless of their origin, gender, race, or beliefs.
Social responsibility
Responsibility that people feel towards their community and society in general, seeking to contribute positively to their environment.
Tolerance
Understanding of different realities and perspectives that individuals find in their volunteer work.
Collaboration
Collaboration, work, and alliance with organizations to achieve a greater impact.
Humility
Learning from the people who are helped and from the fellow volunteers.
Gratitude
Appreciation for the opportunity to help and contribute to the community.
VOLUNTEERS TYPES
Social
Working with disadvantaged communities or vulnerable groups, providing support in areas such as education, care for the elderly, and assistance to the homeless, among others.
Environmental
Focusing on the conservation and protection of the environment. Volunteers can participate in cleaning activities in natural areas, reforestation, and ecosystem monitoring, among others.
Health
Collaborating in hospitals, clinics, health centers, or medical campaigns, assisting in patient care, promoting public health, or providing psychological support.
Educational
Helping in schools, teaching centers, or educational programs, assisting teachers in classes, tutorials, or extracurricular activities.
International
Offering to work on community development, education, health, or environmental projects in other countries with international or local organizations.
Emergencies and Disasters
Supporting in crisis situations, such as care for victims of natural disasters, coordination of temporary shelters, and distribution of humanitarian aid, among others.
Human Rights
Collaborating with organizations that promote the defense and protection of human rights, working on issues such as gender equality, social inclusion, and the fight against discrimination, among others.
Digital
Contributing from online platforms or social networks by providing advice, sharing relevant information, creating educational content, or collaborating in awareness campaigns.
Animals
Helping in animal shelters, participate in sterilization campaigns, or educate on animal welfare.MODALITIES
Virtual or online: This allows volunteers to collaborate through the Internet and digital platforms. They can participate in tasks such as translation, graphic design, and online advice, among others.
International: Involves volunteers working on projects outside their country of origin, either short-term or long-term, in collaboration with international or local organizations.
Specific Skills: Volunteers contribute their particular knowledge and skills in fields such as medicine, engineering, education, and technology, among others.
Community: Volunteers focus on projects that directly benefit their local community or neighborhood.
Formative: It focuses on acquiring basic skills to get involved in the objectives established during the volunteer days (talks, conferences, training, etc.).
Recreational: Activities for integration and contact between students and associated organizations during the volunteer day (walks, guided tours, games, etc.)
