Education provider Spa College International (SCI) is to provide an optional stay for individuals on its courses to volunteer as part of a humanitarian project to benefit the indigenous people of Costa Rica.

In addition to the core classes on spa and body therapies and management, any students attending an SCI course in Costa Rica will have the opportunity to help out, in association with the Fundeico Foundation.

A portion of funds from SCI will also be directed to Fundeico for use in expansion of infrastructure, education and homes in rural areas of Costa Rica.

SCI founder Liz Galloway said: “We hope to eventually expand this project beyond just one group of people and one country. We want to be one of the many beneficial projects working toward human sustainability.”