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Healthcare in Guatemala
Location: Guatemala: Quetzaltenango
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: Year-round
3015 E Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406 United States
Call Us
Phone: (612) 729-3400
Fax: (612) 333-2626
Description
According to the World Health Organization, 20 percent of Guatemala's people lack regular access to health services. This underserved population is largely poor, rural, young and indigenous. Chronic malnutrition and inadequate health education remain major problems, especially among the rural indigenous communities. Health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and midwives are greatly needed to fill this gap. World Endeavors gives healthcare volunteers the opportunity to work within local hospitals and aid organizations to reach out to impoverished urban and rural communities. Volunteers assist local doctors, provide preventive health education, and work directly with patients from local communities.
Highlights
Upon arrival in Guatemala, participants are met at the airport and given transportation to their volunteering location. They will receive an orientation that will familiarize them with the town and the surrounding area, Guatemalan culture, and their volunteer program.
Participants stay with local Guatemalan host families. Host families are very welcoming and enjoy having visitors stay with them. All host family accommodation includes 3 meals per day. Living in a host family setting is the best way to practice your Spanish, and participants frequently make friendships that can last a lifetime.
Qualifications
* Volunteers are required to be doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives, health care professionals, or currently-enrolled medical students.
* Medical licenses (if applicable) should be up-to-date.
* A copy of relevant documentation may be required. (Pre-med students are not usually eligible for this program.)
* intermediate Spanish language skills in a minimum level is also required
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
Please see our website for more information.
Cost Include Description:
Credit Available
no
Experience Required
yes
- This program is only available to trained health professionals.
Volunteer Types
- Community Health
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Hospital
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Nutrition
Typical Volunteer
World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteers to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.Age Range
18 and older.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 Guatemala
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
World Endeavors's Mission Statement
World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.
