Here at Health & Help we believe anyone can help those in need and make the world a better place, even if you lack experience or don’t have a medical degree yet. We are happy to have medical students join our program and work under the guidance of experienced doctors. Medical students at Health & Help are not afraid to take on responsibility and can find the inner strength to help the sick and frail on a 24/7 basis.
Country:
Guatemala ,
Nicaragua
Program duration:
Program Length: 1 week-1 month
Participation fee / volunteer fee:
600 USD
Key benefits of the program:
- gain new professional knowledge and skills
- learn from experts from different countries
- work with a diverse, international team
- improve your foreign language skills
- access to a large network of volunteers and professionals
- immerse yourself in local culture
- surf, trailrun, and enjoy other outdoor activities
- make loads of new friends
We provide:
- help with preparing for the trip
- language lessons with a tutor
- free lodging at the clinic
- vegetarian meals
- a certificate of participation in the volunteer program
- letters of recommendation and gratitude to outstanding participants
Working conditions and responsibilities:
- Strict compliance with project rules;
- Work at the clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays, with a 1 hour lunch break, as well as being on duty in the evening and on weekends according to schedule. Be prepared to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis;
- Help the doctors and nurses attend to patients;
- Keep track of medical documents, reports, and statistics;
- Provide education to the local community on proper health practices (with a doctor or by yourself);
- Help to clean the clinic, shared spaces, and rooms;
- Assist cooking meals and shopping for groceries, basic household items, and medication.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older;
- Required payment of a charitable donation of 600 USD (US dollars);
- Spanish fluency at an A2 level or higher is highly encouraged (we provide Spanish tutoring in advance!). English level A2 is desirable;
- Be willing to support the project through fundraising;
- Able to drive a car with stick-shift is a plus;
- Be willing to live and work far from large cities, with bad internet connectivity, at a small rural clinic with a diverse, international team;
- Support the core values and mission of Health & Help.
