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  • Good Health And Well-Being

Medical Assistance in Health Care Center

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2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Gain knowledge about the medical issues, problems and method of treatment in a developing country like Peru!
  • Suitable for pre-meds, medical students, nursing students and professionals!
  • Improve your Spanish skills with our 4 hours per week Spanish lessons!

Highlights

  • Gain knowledge about the medical issues, problems and method of treatment in a developing country like Peru!
  • Suitable for pre-meds, medical students, nursing students and professionals!
  • Improve your Spanish skills with our 4 hours per week Spanish lessons!
  • Explore the Amazon Rainforest during our excursions to the jungle including camping trips or a chocolate making workshop!
  • Visit indigenous communities, Boiling River, Austrian German Community, nearby retreat center with Ayahuasca ceremonies, etc.
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    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Help at local health care center by offering medical assistance. This internship is an enriching way to learn and give back.

    This new medical program supports the healthcare system in one Amazonian village, where the community struggles with inadequate infrastructure, overcrowding, and limited resources. Volunteers help staff at local health care center by offering medical support and assistance. This medical project is ...

    About the program

    This new medical program supports the healthcare system in one Amazonian village, where the community struggles with inadequate infrastructure, overcrowding, and limited resources. Volunteers help staff at local health care center by offering medical support and assistance. This medical project is an enriching way to learn and give back. It is ideal for volunteers if they are in the medical field or want to gain experience in health care, as well as, for those who want to explore the natural beauty of the Peruvian Amazon.

    WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

    Applicants must be qualified doctors, pre-meds or medical students.                                                                                                                                      Volunteer with basic level of Spanish are welcome. Our local staff will help them with the interpretation at the beginning of the volunteering time. However, they won’t be there all the time in the field to help. Volunteers might need to have a good translator app to communicate in the field. Volunteers can also take our free Spanish classes while volunteering with us (4 hours per week).

    AVAILABLE DEPARTMENTS:

    -General Medicine: Volunteers will assist with external consultation, emergencies, sutures, etc.

    -Obstetrics: Family planning, cervical cancer, control o pregnant, childbirth, care, etc.

    -Nursing: Health child control, immunizations, peripheral track channeling, emergency care, dispensing medicines, etc.

    -Psychology: Mental health screenings.

    -Odontology: Dental consultations, dental treatments and extractions.

    -Pharmacy: Dispatch of medications according to user demand and drug inventory.

    -Laboratory: Collection and processing of samples according to laboratory order.

    -Vet: Vector control, control of solid waste and water quality control.

    VOLUNTEERS/INTERNS ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The activities for volunteers/interns working in our community medical/healthcare project will be determined by their degree of training, certificates and licensure. Volunteers/interns will be working alongside local doctors and nurses. Pre-meds and medical students will be working under supervision of local doctors and nurses. Medical volunteers/interns will provide an extra set of hands in different activities such as:

    -Assist doctors with physical exams and patient check ups

    -Administer vaccination

    -Assisting with minor surgeries

    -Taking patient histories

    -Suturing wounds

    -Taking vital signs, checking height, weight and blood pressure

    -Mainly general medicine needs

    -Giving injections

    Qualified doctors will provide support in different areas according to their medical experience.

    Typical day

    VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE:

    Day One: Our local coordinator/staff will give volunteers/interns an orientation and will accompany them to their program. Volunteer will be shown how to manage the commute (tuk tuks, walking, colectivos). Volunteer/interns will be introduced to the site director and discuss their ...

    Typical day

    VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE:

    Day One: Our local coordinator/staff will give volunteers/interns an orientation and will accompany them to their program. Volunteer will be shown how to manage the commute (tuk tuks, walking, colectivos). Volunteer/interns will be introduced to the site director and discuss their role at the project. Volunteers/interns typically work a 6 hour day shift starting at 8:00am

    During a typical week:

    Monday - Thursday 

    8:00h Breakfast

    9:00h Start of work

    12:00h-13:00h Lunch

    16:00h End of work

    in our project, volunteers will spend Monday to Thursday at their medical volunteering. Mornings and afternoons are filled with life-changing medical volunteer work, while the evenings are theirs to relax, take some Spanish lessons and to take it easy. Once they have finished a rewarding week of impact at their medical volunteer project, weekends are the time when we will take volunteers/interns to different trips to the Amazon rainforest such as exploring the jungle, swimming in rivers, streams and waterfalls. We also include camping trips in the jungle.

    NOTE: Please keep in mind that the hours may vary depending on the needs of the healthcare center.

    Free-time activities


    FREE TIME ACTIVITIES AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE BENEFITS:

    -We are able to offer volunteers/interns up to 4 hours per week of Spanish lessons. Our Spanish language teacher is committed to helping volunteers/interns improve their grammar, vocabulary and speaking skills in a real life-environment. ..

    Free-time activities


    FREE TIME ACTIVITIES AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE BENEFITS:

    -We are able to offer volunteers/interns up to 4 hours per week of Spanish lessons. Our Spanish language teacher is committed to helping volunteers/interns improve their grammar, vocabulary and speaking skills in a real life-environment. Volunteers/interns have the option to require more hours of Spanish lessons for an extra fee (US$10.00 dollars per extra hour).

    -Volunteers/interns will be welcomed into the community where they can witness and take part in the region's customs and traditions, where people live happily despite their limitations and lack of modern-world facilities. Volunteers/interns can develop new friendships and learn how to talk and interact with people from another culture, whilst learning how to adapt to a new environment and different way of living. Our vision is to build relationships, promoting a mutual understanding of respect and values.

    -We are happy to organize trips to local attractions and, of course, into the rainforest, where we can introduce our volunteers/interns to the incredible Amazonian local flora and fauna. If volunteers/interns like to cook, they will have the opportunity to learn how to cook some of the amazing Peruvian dishes with the help of our project chef! Buen Provecho! 


    WEEK OF ADVENTURE PACKAGE: 

    In return we will offer volunteers/interns an amazing perspective into Amazonian living and its beautiful nature. We will take volunteers/interns during 5 different days to 5 trips around the jungle including a camping trip.

    -Swimming in the river, streams and waterfalls.  (Included in package).

    -Camping trip (Included in package)

    -Trekking (Included in package)

    -Hiking (Included in package)

    -Bird watching (Included in package)

    -Making artisanal chocolate (Included in package)

    -Bonfire (Included in package)

    -Fishing (Included in package)

    -Exploring the jungle (Included in package)

    -Fruit picking (Included in package)

    -Visiting Austrian German Community (included in package)

     

    Volunteers/interns can also do different activities on their own such as:

    -Visiting Boiling River (Not included in package)

    -Ayahuasca Ceremony (Not included in package)

    -Visiting Indigenous Community (Not included in package)

    -Boating trips (Not included in package)

    -Running

    -Playing football soccer with locals

    -Playing volleyball with locals

    -Yoga 

    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 Spanish (basic level) or English (fluently)

    Education Requirements

    Medicine at level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV, Certificate and School ID

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    Participants should have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 09:00 - 16:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    We are a non-profit organization (NGO) and as such we do not distribute any surplus income as profit or dividends. Nonetheless, just as a      for-profit organization, we have costs for our operations which we need to cover in order to be able to exist. By being a non-profit, we can keep costs down and make our placements more accessible than other programs. We aim to keep our operational costs as low as possible by working efficiently, ensuring that we can make a real and positive impact in the present and are able to keep the organization moving forward into the future. One of our main sources of regular income are the financial contributions from our volunteer/interns for their placements, without these we would not be able to pay our staff or sustain our organization. Your financial contribution also directly funds our projects, so you are having a positive impact just by signing up. 

    PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES:

    - Transportation from/to the airport of Pucallpa or bus station. This ride from Pucallpa to our village takes 5 hours approximately.

    - Food (breakfast & lunch) from Monday to Thursday.

    - Contribution to the Healthcare Center.

    - Spanish lessons (4 hours per week). Volunteers/interns have the option to require more hours of Spanish lessons for an extra fee (US$10.00     dollars per extra hour).

    - Week Of Adventure Package: (5 trips to different spots in the rainforest including a camping trip). 

    - Volunteers/interns will participate in our artisanal making chocolate workshop.

    - Volunteers/interns will participate in fruit picking activities with our crew.

    - Transportation fees during the Week of Adventure package are included.

     

    Airport Pickup at Capitan Rolden Airport

    Our Personnel will meet volunteers/interns at David Abensur Rengifo airport or bus station in the city of Pucallpa and bring them to our village. We will provide a photo of the driver to the volunteers/interns so, they can recognize the driver. This ride from Pucallpa to our village takes approximately 5 hours. We recommend volunteers/interns to arrive on weekends (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday), so together we can explore some of our village touristic attractions before starting volunteering on Monday.

    Accommodation

    Accommodation: 
    Volunteers/interns stay in one of our shared huts (cabins). Toilette and shower are located in our backyard. We will provide photos of the accommodation if required. Also, a kitchen and gas are provided where volunteers can prepare their own food at evenings and weekends. Depending on availability, a bedroom can be shared by two volunteers or bedrooms can also be private for one volunteer/intern. We provide a bed, mattress, bedsheets, blanket, pillow and mosquito net. We also provide hammocks for relaxing time as well as tents for camping trips. Wi-Fi is also provided 24/7 in all our huts (cabins).

    Food & Beverages

    Food:

    Breakfast and lunch are provided from Monday to Thursday.

    Breakfast: consists of coffee or milk, porridge, bread, butter, jam, eggs and fruits.

    Lunch: consists of one entry dish. it can be a soup or salad. The main course is served either with chicken, fish, beef, pork, etc. Refreshment juice is also served.

    Vegetarian and Vegan food can be prepared if required.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Capitan Rolden Airport (PCL) in Pucallpa. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

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    Vaccines

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

    Details on arrival

    ARRIVAL & ORIENTATION:

    Our Personnel will meet volunteers/interns at David Abensur Rengifo airport or bus station in the city of Pucallpa and bring them to our village. This ride from Pucallpa to our village takes approximately 5 hours. We recommend volunteers to arrive on weekends (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday), so together we can explore the village and get to know some of our village touristic attractions before starting volunteering on Monday.

    Volunteers can arrive at any time of the year.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $448 per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    2 - 12 weeks

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    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.

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    Americas > South America > Peru > Puerto Inca, Huanuco

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