Hands on Health Care in Peru

Location: Peru: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Urubamba

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Dates: Aug 6 - Aug 20

600 California Street 10th Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 United States

Description

Spend two weeks exploring Peru, helping those in need, and expanding your understanding of the world. Team up with ProWorld to participate in a fully immersive service program. Experience this South American country by lending your skills to the local communities.

This program gives students a chance to work on community-guided health care projects, enrich their own lives through service learning, and experience Peruvian culture first-hand.

Earn valuable hands on experience while working side by side with local doctors, immersed in a small community, performing meaningful development work, and exploring the cultural and natural beauty of Peru. The dual focus of development work and adventures enables tremendous growth experiences for all program participants.

Programs are highly supported by an onsite staff team and welcoming community partners. ProWorld, founded in 1998, is a true leader in the fields of study abroad and international development.

Teams of ProWorld Project Coordinators work year round with our host communities assessing needs, thinking creatively, and setting long-term goals for sustainable development and volunteer projects. Enroll now!

Highlights

Real Projects... Real Experience! Work side by side with local health care providers and community members during your Health Care Internship, stay with a local family, and learn Spanish!

Take the time to also watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu! Adventures combined with cultural excursions and productive volunteer work form a comprehensive and unique volunteer experience.

Participants with significant medical training may be placed in public and private hospitals, an elder care facility, adolescent rehabilitation services, and rural clinics.

Participants without healthcare experience will have meaningful volunteer placements in education and other settings. Final project placements are based on the site director's assessment and community need.

By joining ProWorld, you become agents of positive change in the lives of others and your own life!

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

All participants must have an adventurous spirit. Development projects are determined by the interests and skills of participants and the needs of the local community. Depending on the internship type, volunteers may need intermediate Spanish skills.

Languages
  • Spanish
  • English

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for details.

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

Program fees help support ongoing development projects and include:
- Extensive Pre-program support and information
- Airport pickup
- All food and accommodations
- Funding of projects
- Cultural and language classes
- All onsite domestic transportation
- Continual support from full time onsite staff teams
- 24/7 safety and emergency support
- Weekend cultural and adventure activities
- Health and travel insurance

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

yes

    Participants must have basic medical training (first aid), intermediate Spanish skills, an adventurous spirit, a true desire to explore, and a willingness to help others.
Volunteer Types
  • Community Health
  • Education
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Home Visit
  • Hospital
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Social Services, Social Work
Typical Volunteer
ProWorld volunteers are adventurous, enthusiastic, caring, sensible, humble, and curious individuals. Volunteers are expected to learn and grow while improving themselves and the communities in which ProWorld works.
Age Range
18+
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Peru

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
48 hours
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Job and Internship Network
ProWorld 's Mission Statement

To empower communities, promote social and economic development, conserve the environment, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. We invite you to join the ProWorld mission and make a difference in our host communities through our sustainable development model.

Year Founded

1998

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