Boomers Abroad

Highlights

Pre-med/medical students and health care volunteers interact with patients and may shadow doctors or nurses at local clinics. At some clinics, volunteers may also observe minor procedures. Nurse volunteers may assist staff with minor procedures such as blood work, giving injections, or setting up an IV.

* Nurses volunteers may assist staff with minor procedures such as blood work, giving injections, setting up an IV, etc.
Locations: Peru, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Tanzania
* Doctor volunteers can work directly with patients in coordination with local staff and doctors at a clinic or rural orphanage. Pediatricians are especially welcome to apply.
Locations: Guatemala, Ecuador, Romania, Peru, Tanzania
* Dentist volunteers may teach and share techniques at a local children's hospital and at private dental offices. In some cases, dentists work in coordination with local staff and see patients. Dental student volunteers can help clean teeth; there may also be an opportunity to shadow a dentist.
Locations: Peru, Guatemala
* Psychologists and psychology students are needed to work at women's shelters, clinics and juvenile detention centers. Psychiatrists can also work at a psychiatric clinic in Peru.
Locations: Peru, Guatemala
* Physical and Speech Therapy volunteers may assist at a physical therapy clinic by prepping the adults and helping out with the kids therapy. They may also help at a rehabilitation center for mentally disabled children. Volunteers with no experience may assist at a physical therapy clinic by prepping the adults for and helping out with the kids therapy. Professional physical and speech therapists are also needed at a rehabilitation center for mentally disabled children.
Location: Ecuador
* Nutritionist volunteers are needed at a rural clinic and orphanage, at a women's shelter, or a small clinic.
Locations: Peru, Guatemala
* Non-healthcare volunteers can help raise awareness of HIV/AIDS, work in a clinic setting, and spend time with patients.
Locations: India, Peru, Chile, Tanzania

As a leading international non-profit organization, United Planet (UP) seeks to create a world where people understand, respect, and support one another. Its global network of leaders and volunteers tackle world needs and foster cross-cultural understanding to realize a world community beyond borders.

Benefits:
* Gain experience working in an international environment.
* Help build a growing global non-governmental organization.
* Make an invaluable difference.
* Learn new, transferable skills.
* Employ team building expertise.
* Learn or strengthen second language proficiency.
* Acquire extensive pre-departure training and orientation.
* Reap fresh, practical insights from a different culture.

Qualifications

* Training in the healthcare field
* Desire to contribute to communities in need
* Compassion, cross cultural understanding

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

Credit Available

yes

Volunteer Types

• health
• health care
• hospital
• nursing
• volunteering
• women

Typical Volunteer

People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to join us. We are extremely proud of our international volunteers. Each and every volunteer strives to be a good ambassador through their flexibility, courage, open-mindedness, positive spirit, and genuine desire to make a difference. To help prepare you for the predictable and unpredictable aspects of your time abroad, you will be offered comprehensive pre-departure training and in-country orientations, as well as personal support from our Program Coordinators. We will work with you to help you gain the tools you need for a fun, safe and successful volunteer abroad experience.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview Required
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

24hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

United Planet's Mission Statement

As an international non-profit organization, United Planet (UP) strives to create a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another. United Planet's global network of leaders and volunteers fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared challenges to unite the world in a community beyond borders. In 2008, United Planet was one of only ten organizations selected by CNN to be part of its "Be the Change" initiative.

Year Founded

2001