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Briljant 4.70rating (173)
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Health Care and Social Work Assistant

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2 - 24 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Ignite your passion for cultures and countries beyond your own. You'll gain invaluable insights into the world's rich tapestry, nurturing your curiosity for international diversity.
  • Get out of your comfort zone! See the world and other realities. Get more passionate about helping people in need.
  • Grow as a person by broadening your intercultural skills

Highlights

  • Ignite your passion for cultures and countries beyond your own. You'll gain invaluable insights into the world's rich tapestry, nurturing your curiosity for international diversity.
  • Get out of your comfort zone! See the world and other realities. Get more passionate about helping people in need.
  • Grow as a person by broadening your intercultural skills
  • Improve your Spanish while working with the locals up close
  • Visit amazing places in a country that is famous for its interesting history and ancient traditions
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    Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    50+

    Over het programma

    In a country where the poverty rate reaches >50%, one can imagine that the help of volunteers is much needed. Become a volunteer and support this project in Guatemala!

    In a country where the poverty rate reaches over 50%, one can imagine that the help of volunteers is very much needed. If someone looks at the other side of the country, away from the great tourist attractions and historical sites, it quickly becomes clear that a volunteer program is really in the ...

    Over het programma

    In a country where the poverty rate reaches over 50%, one can imagine that the help of volunteers is very much needed. If someone looks at the other side of the country, away from the great tourist attractions and historical sites, it quickly becomes clear that a volunteer program is really in the right place in Guatemala. You can do meaningful volunteer work with great social impact.

    Depending on your skills and expectations, you will either be placed in a larger nursing home or in a smaller health care center in a community. You are welcome to tell us your preference, but the placement will be as needed and available.

    The medical centers provide attention to poor people from the communities around Antigua. They usually only have two doctors - one who treats in the morning and another who is available to patients in the afternoons.

    The work in the nursing home can be completely different. It is not a hospital in that sense, but rather a home for impoverished people with discomfort. Many of the approximately 500 patients are abandoned children, people without a family or without financial means or sick people recovering from or preparing for surgery. The stations where you can volunteer are e.g. malnutrition, children with disabilities, the elderly and / or the ward for children and babies.

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Depending on your program you either support a hospital with several hundred patients or a small health center, which has only a few doctors. Your tasks may be of social nature, e.g. the caring and giving assistance to the patients, or may have medical character for volunteers with experience in ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Depending on your program you either support a hospital with several hundred patients or a small health center, which has only a few doctors. Your tasks may be of social nature, e.g. the caring and giving assistance to the patients, or may have medical character for volunteers with experience in this area.

    The emphasis in working in this project is above all caring for the patients . This means that you take time for the patients, talk to them and listen to them, play with the children and do activities with them, to make them forget their illness, pain or problems for a certain time.

    If you have medical studies, you can also help the doctors and nurses. This include administering medication, weighing and measuring temperature in babies and toddlers and other tasks. In addition, you can educate patients about topics such as hygiene, health, nutrition, etc.


    Note: The tasks may vary. They depend on factors such as number of volunteers, season, current needs of the project, as well as self-motivation. Not every volunteer may be fully involved in all these tasks.

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    In your spare time, there are many different activities to choose from, such as visiting historic sights and museums around the city of Antigua. This wonderful colonial city is a real gem and offers plenty of touristic activities. Many volunteers also go to local bars and restaurants to socialize ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    In your spare time, there are many different activities to choose from, such as visiting historic sights and museums around the city of Antigua. This wonderful colonial city is a real gem and offers plenty of touristic activities. Many volunteers also go to local bars and restaurants to socialize with friends. On the weekends you can take day excursions to get to know the amazing surroundings.

    Among the most interesting things to do:

    1. City tour Antigua
    2. Handicraft markets from indigenous people
    3. Lake Atitlan
    4. Archeological sites (e.g. Park of Copan)
    5. Nature and Volcano
    6. Thermal baths of Kawilal
    7. Tradicional market of Chichicastenango
    8. Visit to museums of indigenous cultures like the Maya
    9. Bird watching tours
    10. Outdoor sports like climbing, hiking, Canopy, biking, 4x4 tours, etc.
    11. Visits to Chocolate and Coffe productions sites
    12. Tikal, the biggest Maya ruins (weekend trip, at least 3 days)

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Spaans (gemiddeld niveau)

    Opleidingsvereisten

    op High School niveau

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Vereiste documenten

    CV and Volunteer Questionnaire

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    Medicine studies or experience in the health care sector are a plus.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten op locatie

    • Single room in a Homestay
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner (from Monday to Saturday)
    • City tour through Antigua on your first day
    • 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
    Program fees include a US$ 100 donation to the program site.

    Airport pick-up in Guatemala City can be added at an extra cost.

    Accomodatie

    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. 

    Eten & Drank

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

    Internet toegang

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    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op La Aurora International Airport

    Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Guatemala. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Guatemala biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Guatemala dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Guatemala. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    The volunteer work can be joined throughout the year. The start and end date can be set flexible, according to your availability and travel plans. Ask our experienced staff to coordinate your participation in this meaningful volunteer project.

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    $393 per week 2 - 24 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 24 weken

    Aanbetaling

    Reserveer je plek met slechts een paar klikken en een kleine, veilige aanbetaling. Je kunt betalen met creditcard, PayPal of andere handige methoden.

    Restbetaling

    Tijdens de aanmeldingsprocedure spreek je met de lokale organisatie af hoe je de restbetaling doet. Deze restbetaling is pas verschuldigd dichter bij het begin van je reis.

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