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  • Good Health And Well-Being

Healthcare Worker in a Multidisciplinary Center

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8 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Gain experience in an international setting and learn from different medical disciplines.
  • Gain Spanish fluency by following one of our Spanish courses, living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals.
  • Make memories you’ll never forget while working in our daily projects and during weekend excursions with your fellow participants.

Highlights

  • Gain experience in an international setting and learn from different medical disciplines.
  • Gain Spanish fluency by following one of our Spanish courses, living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals.
  • Make memories you’ll never forget while working in our daily projects and during weekend excursions with your fellow participants.
  • Experience the Ecuadorian way of life. Ama la vida!
  • Visit Cuenca, Montañita, Baños, The Galapagos Islands, Cuyabeno and all the other wonderful places in Ecuador during your free time.
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+
    Wheel Chairs

    About the program

    As a volunteer or intern you can provide medical care at in a prestigious institution, where you can work in different roles with professionals helping you on the way.

    Our partner is a non-profit organization that provides medical care to the community of the city of Cuenca. The foundation envisions the distribution of medical and therapeutic services and the implementation of technological innovations, such as orthotics, prosthetics, and mobility aids. To ...

    About the program

    Our partner is a non-profit organization that provides medical care to the community of the city of Cuenca. The foundation envisions the distribution of medical and therapeutic services and the implementation of technological innovations, such as orthotics, prosthetics, and mobility aids. To guarantee a complete service, a multidisciplinary team of specialists was formed. Volunteers and interns are of indispensable value to them.

    A unique feature of the organization is its special program for people who would not normally have the resources to access good medical care. A group of sponsors and donors and creative solutions make it possible for these people to be part of this institution.

    Within this health project you have several options, depending on your level of Spanish, the duration of your stay, the courses you follow and also your work experience. There are a variety of health disciplines in which you can get involved. We name them here:

    • Physical therapy
    • Neurorehabilitation
    • Ergotherapy
    • Speech therapy
    • Massage therapy
    • Traumatology
    • Orthotics and prosthetics
    • Audiology
    • Odontology
    • Otorhinolaryngology
    • Urology
    • Clinical psychology
    • Psychology and child psychology.
    • Clinical laboratory

    Typical day

    You can work part-time or full-time at the care center, depending on your further program. Normally you start at 9 AM and finish your day around 5 PM. In between you have ample time to have lunch with your colleagues and fellow volunteers.

    The content of your program mainly depends on the specialisms ...

    Typical day

    You can work part-time or full-time at the care center, depending on your further program. Normally you start at 9 AM and finish your day around 5 PM. In between you have ample time to have lunch with your colleagues and fellow volunteers.

    The content of your program mainly depends on the specialisms in which you participate. For example, if you are a physiotherapy student, then you will logically spend a lot of time in this department.

    The extent to which you are allowed to treat patients yourself depends very much on your knowledge and skills and on your level of Spanish

    Free-time activities

    During your stay with Local Dreamers, you will live with one of our local host families or have a room in our volunteer house. Both the host families and the volunteer house (located above our office) are located in the center of Quito, close to the historic center and the tourist center. This ...

    Free-time activities

    During your stay with Local Dreamers, you will live with one of our local host families or have a room in our volunteer house. Both the host families and the volunteer house (located above our office) are located in the center of Quito, close to the historic center and the tourist center. This depends a lot on the city where you are volunteering. In Cuenca, for example, you will live with a host family, another type of accommodation is also possible on request.

    On weekends you are free to come and go wherever you want. Ecuador is incredibly versatile, but still relatively small and easily accessible. From Cuenca you can easily go on a discovery tour and learn more about this fantastic country. If you want to take a little more time for a trip, it is of course always possible. We are a flexible organization.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level) or Spanish (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Be aware that you can only get involved in this project when you have a background and experience in health care disciplines OR if you have the ambition to work in the medical world and are following or want to follow training in this field. To become a volunteer or intern for this project, a minimum stay of two months is required.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 17:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    The mentioned costs involve room, breakfast, airport pickup and preparation & guidance

    Airport Pickup at Mariscal Sucre International Airport

    When you arrive at airport Mariscal Sucre, our driver José Luis will be waiting for you at the gate. We always provide him with some pictures of you, so he will for sure recognize you. Together with José Luis you will make a one-hour drive to our office in the centre of Quito. At the office, one of our coordinators will welcome you and show you around in the neighborhood. After a little small talk we will bring you to your host family/ the volunteer house where you have all the time to recover from your flight.

    If you prefer, you can also travel directly to Cuenca, at the airport there will always be one of our guides waiting for you

    Accommodation

    During your stay with Local Dreamers 

    In Cuenca you will live with a host family, another type of accommodation is also possible on request

    Food & Beverages

    Our host families provide a daily breakfast which is included in the price. All our families are happy to introduce you to the Ecuadorian cuisine, and will provide you with varied meals. They also like to take into account any allergies or vegetarian requirements, please let us know during your application.

    In our volunteer house we have a large kitchen with everything you need to prepare great meals. We often see volunteers doing the shopping and cooking together. There is a large supermarket on the same street.

    At the host family breakfast and dinner are also included

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
    You don't have to pay anything yet

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ecuador. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ecuador provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Ecuador you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ecuador. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Be aware that you can only get involved in this project when you have a background and experience in health care disciplines OR if you have the ambition to work in the medical world and are following or want to follow training in this field.

    To become a volunteer or intern for this project, a minimum stay of two months is required.

    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $307 per week 8 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    8 - 50 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

    You don't have to pay anything yet

    4.32
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    2025
    Aanrader!!! Absoluut! Dit programma wordt met heel veel aandacht gerund. Elke dag doe je iets anders. De vrijwilligers accommodatie staat op ...
    Maaike Akkerman

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    2022
    I had two amazing weeks at Hacienda la Soledad with Eduardo, Carlos and basically the whole family because we even ended up joining the ...
    Ruth Sophie Schrapper

    Conservation of Nature

    Location

    Americas > South America > Ecuador > Cuenca

    Meet your project coordinator

    Karla
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