Because of the tremendous and positive response to the programs we offer, VIDA is publishing a bi-monthly newsletter with current information about available trips and activities, program updates, and features about the learning experiences and adventures of our globally-minded volunteers.
VIDA is entering its second year of coordinating volunteer trips across Central America!  Last year, 100 [...]

VIDA recently sat down with the Ghaznia Khan, the Campus Coordinator for McMaster University in Canada, to ask her a few questions about herself and her work as a campus coordinator.
VIDA:  How did you originally hear about VIDA and then go on to be a campus coordinator at McMaster?
Ghaznia Khan:  I heard about VIDA through [...]

Tags: Central America, Costa Rica, dental volunteers, Latin America, McMaster University, medical volunteers, Spanish, travel, Volunteer, volunteer organizations, volunteering, volunteers

The McKee Project takes a community approach to alleviate the suffering of companion animals.  Euthanasia is NOT used because it is not a sustainable solution; instead, the McKee Project teaches local, governmental, and university veterinarians advanced spay/neuter techniques to control animal populations.
VIDA works in association with the McKee Project so students on veterinary trips can [...]

Tags: animal, castrations, cats, dogs, helping animals, neuter, spay, Volunteer, volunteers

Loco’s White Water Rafting Tours is family owned and operated by Lee and Leland Poundstone in Turrialba, Costa Rica.  Lee has been involved in aquatic recreation and tourism for 20 years in Central America and Mexico.
Lee says, “Loco’s Rafting is proud to participate with VIDA and greatly appreciates their efforts within communities in Costa Rica.  [...]

Tags: adventure, Central America, Costa Rica, pacuare, tourism, travel, Volunteer, volunteering, whitewater rafting

A mother and her two daughters came in to a VIDA medical clinic in Alajuela, Costa Rica.  Four volunteers, a translator, and a doctor spent almost an hour with the three women performing general exams.
The mother was so thrilled that the volunteers and doctor spent quality time with her and her children that she requested [...]

Tags: Costa Rica, helping others, Latin America, McMaster University, medical volunteers, Spanish, Volunteer, volunteer organizations, volunteering