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Psychologist Intern

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2 - 24 settimane  ·  Età 18 - 50+
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Punti Salienti

  • Help people from disadvantaged communities
  • Show your commitment with people in need
  • Boost your CV with international volunteer experience

Punti Salienti

  • Help people from disadvantaged communities
  • Show your commitment with people in need
  • Boost your CV with international volunteer experience
  • Explore a country that is famous for its rich biodiversity, amazing landscapes and interesting historic sights
  • Open your horizon while making a life changing experience

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    Età 18+
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    Sul programma

    Look outside the box, help disadvantaged people. This help is extremely important, especially in an environment of poverty, and often violence and addiction problems.

    While volunteering in this project you will definitively get out of your comfort zone. You will immerse yourself into another culture, into other realities. The volunteer work in Psychology takes takes place in Quito in a community of disadvantaged people. Volunteers support a non-profit ...

    Sul programma

    While volunteering in this project you will definitively get out of your comfort zone. You will immerse yourself into another culture, into other realities. The volunteer work in Psychology takes takes place in Quito in a community of disadvantaged people. Volunteers support a non-profit psychotherapeutic and psychiatric hospital. The staff takes care of people in a socially deprived area who are sorely in need of psychological attention but have no access to it - be it because there are no available offers or because the existing offers are to be paid for privately.

    This voluntary project offers you specialized knowledge in the fields of psychiatry and psychology. Interns who need to finish their medical internship can also apply for this volunteer role.

    The psychiatric hospital was established in 1970 in response to the demand for mental health services. The umbrella organization runs hospitals across several nations and is a part of a Catholic order. The clinic in Ecuador is housed in the former San Luis seminary, which is situated north of Quito.

    The efforts of this institution and the help of volunteers is extremely important, especially in an environment of poverty, a lack of prospects, a lack of education and often violence and addiction problems. 

    The hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient care. Certain patients require ongoing observation to guard against risky behavior and guarantee their security. About 200 beds total—80 for palliative care and 120 for psychiatric care—are available in the hospital for men, women, and children. There are about 500 employees working in different departments, including nurses, doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and housekeeping personnel. Every year, the hospital treats about 8,000 patients.

    Patients with pathologies like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are treated by the multidisciplinary team. The goal of the hospital is to ensure that each patient has complete well-being in their social, emotional, psychological, and individual environments.

    Giornata tipica

    You can assist with different aspects of the daily operations of the hospital as a volunteer or intern. Individual qualifications are considered.
    Volunteers help with patient care, record-keeping, test-taking, report writing, material maintenance, patient waiting area supervision, appointment ...

    Giornata tipica

    You can assist with different aspects of the daily operations of the hospital as a volunteer or intern. Individual qualifications are considered.
    Volunteers help with patient care, record-keeping, test-taking, report writing, material maintenance, patient waiting area supervision, appointment scheduling, and documentation. Additionally, volunteers are able to participate in therapy sessions with a licensed therapist present. Certain patients are unable to eat on their own. Along with helping with these duties, volunteers and interns also help with feeding, serving, watching over, and taking care of patients.

    After some time, volunteers with training or studies in psychology may also be able to work more independently, depending on their background and level of Spanish.

    Volunteers may work in different areas: 
    • Assisting during the treating
    • Writing reports and tests
    • Maintaining materials
    • Giving advice to patients in the waiting area
    • Making appointments
    • Completing documentation
    Maintaining a consistent workflow is crucial in hospitals. An orientation session is held for all volunteers and interns, during which the hospital's services, operations, policies, procedures, and protocols are described.

    The target audience for this volunteer opportunity includes psychology students, medical students, licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, and individuals with therapeutic training, among others.

    The hours of operation for interns and volunteers are 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

    Attività del tempo libero

    Quito is located in the Andean highlands at an altitude of around 2850 meters. Therefore, despite its proximity to the equator, it is moderately warm all year round with an average temperature of around 13 °C. During the day, temperatures reach between 20 and 25 °C. There are rainy seasons from ...

    Attività del tempo libero

    Quito is located in the Andean highlands at an altitude of around 2850 meters. Therefore, despite its proximity to the equator, it is moderately warm all year round with an average temperature of around 13 °C. During the day, temperatures reach between 20 and 25 °C. There are rainy seasons from September to November and from January to April. It then usually rains around noon and then the sun is shining again.

    Quito not only has a great location, right under the Pichincha volcano and a pleasant climate, but also cultural treasures: Built in the 16th century on the ruins of an ancient Inca city, Quito has the best preserved historical center in all of Latin America.

    For this reason, Quito was the first city in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Quito also offers a lively nightlife, pretty markets, interesting museums and theaters as well as various kinds of festivals at certain times.

    Outdoor fans will also get their money's worth on day trips to the surrounding Andean landscapes!

    Requisiti

    Requisiti

    Età minima: 18 anni

    Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 18 anni alla data di inizio del programma. Potrebbero esserci delle esenzioni se si è in grado di fornire il permesso del proprio tutore legale o se si è accompagnati dai propri genitori.

    Competenze linguistiche

    È necessario parlare di Spagnolo (livello intermedio)

    Documenti necessari

    CV and Volunteer Questionnaire

    Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

    Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

    Impegno di tempo

    Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì e venerdì

    Servizi inclusi

    Servizi inclusi

    Servizi in loco

    • Twin room in a Homestay (surcharge for single room US$ 35 / week)
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
    • Advice from our experienced staff
    • On-going support via WhatsApp, phone or mail
    • Elaboration of your application profile in Spanish
    • Your placement in the volunteer project
    • Pre-departure information
    • Packing list
    • Country handbook
    • Intercultural guide
    • Orientation upon arrival
    • On-site volunteer coordinator
    • 24/7 emergency number
    • Advice on travel insurance
    • Certificate of participation

    Alloggio

    An important part of our volunteer programs has always been to provide an intense glimpse into the culture of the host country. Therefore, our volunteers live in homestays. Living with a local hosts will allow you to experience the country in the most authentic way possible. You can immerse into local customs, taste typical meals, and experience the culture and traditions first-hand. You will quickly realize how much your Spanish skills improve each day. Our homestays are carefully screened and selected, and many hosts have years of experience with our international volunteers.

    You will be provided with a single room, while the bathroom can be private or shared. 

    Cibo e Bevande

    The volunteer program includes daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated but have to be informed to us in advance.

    Accesso a Internet

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    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Mariscal Sucre International Airport

    Neanche il prelievo dall'aeroporto è incluso nel costo del programma.

    Biglietti aerei

    L'aeroporto più vicino è Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) a Quito. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Ecuador. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

    Assicurazione di viaggio

    Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Ecuador offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

    Vaccini

    Se avete intenzione di fare volontariato a Ecuador dovete chiedere un parere medico prima di iniziare il vostro viaggio sociale. Controllare le vaccinazioni richieste per Ecuador. CHECKER PER I VACCINI

    Dettagli all'arrivo

    The project is available year-round with flexible start and end dates.

    Note: A donation of 180 USD is required to be paid directly to the hospital.

    Disponibilità
    gen feb mar apr mag giu lug ago set ott nov dic

    Tariffe del programma

    $374 tariffe settimanali 2 - 24 settimane Età 18 - 50+

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    Durata

    2 - 24 settimane

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    Pagamento Finale

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