Ecuador PreMed/PreNurse Program
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We invite public health, nursing, and medical undergraduate students to be a part of this project on healthcare in Quito.
Poverty-stricken children and families are given health care at this local facility and we focus on proving rehabilitation therapies for children with special needs and caring for chronic diseases and acute illnesses. There are rehabilitation services for children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down’s syndrome as well as a daycare center for toddlers and babies. We also provide health care checks and treatment.
As a volunteer, your duties include supporting the staff with general medicine checkups, providing early stimulation techniques, language instruction, physical therapy support, engaging the children in games geared towards rehabilitation, and assisting with administrative needs.
You must be proficient in Spanish for this volunteer project, though we do provide Spanish lessons. Combine this project with our Language and Cultural Immersion.
Poverty-stricken children and families are given health care at this local facility and we focus on proving rehabilitation therapies for children with special needs and caring for chronic diseases and acute illnesses. There are rehabilitation services for children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down’s syndrome as well as a daycare center for toddlers and babies. We also provide health care checks and treatment.
As a volunteer, your duties include supporting the staff with general medicine checkups, providing early stimulation techniques, language instruction, physical therapy support, engaging the children in games geared towards rehabilitation, and assisting with administrative needs.
You must be proficient in Spanish for this volunteer project, though we do provide Spanish lessons. Combine this project with our Language and Cultural Immersion.
Highlights
- Gain valuable experience as an undergraduate in the medical field- Work with real medical staff onsite
- Provide rehabilitation services
- Practice your Spanish in a real world setting
Qualifications
Project length: From 1 week to 12 weeksProject dates: Year round. Choose any date to arrive.
Arrival airport: Quito (UIO)
Accommodation: Local host family
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Airlines: Lan Ecuador, American, United, Delta, Avianca, Taca
Vaccinations: Routine Vac, Hep-A and Typhoid
Volunteer Types
What`s Included
Program starts and ends in QuitoAirport meet and greet in Quito. Afternoon city tour and orientation
Monday to Friday volunteering. 40 hours per week
Weekends free to sightseeing
Typical shift work hours are 8am-12pm and 2pm-6pm
Support: Local ABV Director support 24/7 during placement
Departure: ABV Staff Escorted Airport Transfer
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Program Locations
Quito, Ecuador
Overall rating
10
Experience
10
Program Administration
10
Living Conditions
10
Cultural Immersion
10
Social Life
10
Health and Safety
10
Program Details
Provider:
A Broader View Volunteers Corp
Location
- Ecuador: Quito
Terms:
Throughout the year
Program Duration:
1-2 weeks, 1-3 months, 2-4 weeks
Languages:
English, Spanish
Participants:
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide
Cost:
1 Week: US$895 - 2 Week: US$1050 - 3-4 Weeks: US$1295 - 5-6 Weeks: US$1495 - 7-8 Weeks US$1730
A Broader View Volunteers Corp - Program Reviews
My Health Care program was a great Fit for me in Ecuador Quito
Review by: Sasha H-
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, On: 23 May 2019, Changed On: 23 May 2019 | Yes, I would recommend this program