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Healthcare Medical Volunteer Programs in Honduras
Location: Honduras: La Ceiba
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: All Year Round
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Description
Volunteer Healthcare Program in Honduras
Unfortunately, the public healthcare system in Honduras is one of the worst in Latin America. There are very few good hospitals and most middle class families are unable to afford them. Therefore, volunteers in our Volunteer Honduras Health Project assist in local hospitals which are often poorly-equipped and are short of well-trained staff.
Volunteers in the Healthcare Program work in local public hospitals and clinics and support local doctors and nurses in their work. Volunteer tasks vary and depend on the general skills, qualifications, age and experience of the volunteer. Volunteers work in different capacities from observing to providing assistance in surgery, based on your skills and experience. Also depending on your skill level, you may help care for patients, check blood pressure, distribute food, and work in the pharmacy or with a gynecologist.
Volunteers work for around 6 hours in a day for 5 days in a week. Daily volunteers schedule can vary and is flexible.
Project Location
The project placements are located in and around the city of La Ceiba. Most of the volunteer projects are located at within close proximity to the accommodations. La Ceiba is the third largest city in Honduras.
* Located on the north coast of Honduras bordering the Caribbean Sea and a blue-green mountain range rain forest.
* It is a charming and safe port city.
* Just a short ride by ferry boat to the beautiful Bay Islands, famous for their snorkeling and scuba diving.
Highlights
Volunteers teach in shelter homes, schools and orphanages to children aged 4-14 yrs old. Volunteers teach English, Mathematics and Science subjects depending on their ability.
Qualifications
Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the program. It is important for the volunteers to note that work will be determined by volunteers level of training, qualifications, Spanish speaking ability and Age. Volunteers need to have a basic intermediate level of Spanish for this program (Spanish lessons are available at an extra cost).
All volunteers must carry their medical certification (if any), lab coat and stethoscope during the program.
Minimum Education
High School
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Starting 200 only!
Cost Include Description:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- AIDS
- community health
- health
- health care
- health education
- orphans
Age Range
16-60This Program is open to
American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Honduras
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
Typically The Application Process Time is
2-8 weeksVolunteering Solutions's Mission Statement
Our Mission is to provide Meaningful and fully researched volunteer programs abroad. Benefit local communities by providing volunteer support. To strengthen the travel experience by providing cross cultural experiences to our volunteers. Use the funds and develop the communities and people we work with.
Year Founded
2006
