Description

"When I decided to have an internship at the clinic in Peru, I did it to learn about the medical field. What I got out of the experience were life-long friends, colleagues and role models. I realized that I'd found a profession I was truly passionate about and i didn't want to leave that environment. I learned a lot not only from the doctors, but from the patients that came every day to seek our help. I learned a lot about myself as an individual and I'm lucky to have met such great people. The most amazing thing I experienced was assisting in three live births and the funny thing is that they were all girls! It was definitely an eye-opening experience and something almost unreal. I had a great time getting to know those people and they really made an impact on my life".

Highlights

Accommodation
During their volunteer projects, participants will live with an Peruvian family either by themselves or with a small group of other volunteers in their city. Participants will be provided with 2-3 meals per day. Even though some host families may be able to launder participants' clothes, participants should plan to spend around 3.50 USD per week on laundry.

A handful of volunteer projects offer on-site living instead of home-stay accommodations.

Internship placement
We have internship placements throughout Peru. Below is a brief sample of the kinds of placements we offer. If participants are interested in working in an area they don't see below, they are welcome to consult with an AIDE coordinator. We do our best to accommodate all requests.

Also Included:
- Pre-departure orientation
- Guaranteed internship placement
- Visa assistance (if needed)
- Travel/Medical insurance
- Airport pickup
- Transfer to your accommodations
- Arrival orientation
- Accommodations and meals
- Full-time local representative in Peru
- 24/7 personal support
- Certificate of completion (upon request)

Qualifications

* Participants must be at least 18 years old
* Participants must be able to speak at least at an intermediate level of Spanish
* Participants must be eligible to receive a tourist visa to Peru

Intern Types

• Animal Sciences
• Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

1 month: USD 2,000
2 months: USD 2,600
3 months: USD 3,200
Additional Week(s): USD 150

Language Classes Fees
1 week: USD 400
2 weeks: USD 800
3 weeks: USD 1,200

AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations contributed in excess of the fair market value of the services you receive from AIDE may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser for more information.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 months

AIDE Abroad's Mission Statement

AIDE Abroad's mission is to provide international experiences that impart professional and personal growth, develop leadership skills, and enhance intercultural competence and understanding.

Year Founded

2007