Volunteer: Medical, Nursing + Dentistry Electives (online and in-person) in Peru

Location: Talara, Peru

Duration: Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 6 months

Start Dates:Project is on-going, and you can join at any time, depending upon availability

Cost for the in-person placement: from $1,466 USD for the first 2 weeks from $608 for each week thereafter

Cost for the online placement: from $1,081 USD for the first 2 weeks from $415 for each week thereafter

Benefits:

• Gain personal hands-on experience working with a growing Peruvian NGO.
• Work in a local hospital alongside doctors and nurses, on their daily rounds
• Live and work in a north Peru surfing hot-spot.
• Ideal for those studying Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry
• Flexible placement, tailored according to your interests and abilities.
  
  

Please note: This opportunity is designed to give you the contacts and experience to help further your career. You are not replacing any member of staff, but helping alongside them, whilst learning new skills. Simply click the APPLY Button to submit your application, and ask as many questions as you need.

Introduction

This project is with a surfing-inspired sustainable development non-profit (NGO) driving the development of poor Peruvian coastal communities through a path of sustainability. We develop environmental, educational, infrastructure and socio-economic projects working hand in hand with local communities and international interns.

The precarious socioeconomic and environmental conditions of Lobitos and Talara (the closest city to Lobitos) mean that the local population is exposed to a range of health problems. These include but are not limited to: respiratory problems, infections, viruses, birth control and sanitation issues. In addition to this, the medical post in Lobitos is not functioning to capacity and the hospital in Talara is understaffed, which leads to demands for medical help and attention not being met. Additionally, there is a severe lack of public health awareness, therefore perpetuating health issues within families.

In Order To Mitigate These Impacts, We Have Established a Cooperative Medical amp; Dentistry Volunteering Programme Alongside The Lobitos Medical Post And The Talara Hospital In Order To Combat These Issues. The Benefits Of Taking Part In This Programme Include:

• Enhance your CV and gain professional hands-on experience in a rural medical post and a semi-rural hospital in a developing country, having a real positive impact on the community.
• There is a bursary available to contribute towards the financial contribution required by the applicant and to cover medical equipment which will be bought for the community.
• Work alongside experienced amp; passionate people from a range of disciplines amp; backgrounds.
• Live and work in a surfing paradise in northern Peru, the land of endless summer.
  
  

Please note: all information above is subject to change. Please check the most up to date information on the Global Nomadic website when applying. Simply follow the link on the Apply Button above.