Description

Volunteer with local community members in need at the rehabilitation center located in the southern Peruvian city of Cusco. Although it serves all members of the community, we place an emphasis on the needy, assisting and promoting their health through in depth rehabilitation that leads to an improvement in the quality of life. This is an amazing program for someone looking to make a direct positive impact on the lives of the less fortunate.

The following services are offered at the Center: General medicine, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, language therapy, dentist, psychology, pediatrics, laboratory, augmentative alternative communication, psychomotor activity, pharmacy and X-ray.

Participants will come up with a small plan to help contribute an activity to the patients at the center. Areas in which to help:

* Direct accompaniment to the hospitalized children
* Domiciliary visits
* Excursions and free time
* Organize parties and take part in them
* Pastoral and liturgical accompaniment and animation
* Children's support
* Selection of medicines and clothes
* Help in kitchen, laundry, and maintenance services

Participants volunteer Monday through Friday and live with a Peruvian family specially selected for this program.

Qualifications

Volunteers should be 18 years old and above and in good health.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for current pricing.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

yes

Medical background is helpful. Medical students (nursing, etc) are welcome.

Volunteer Types

• Health Care

Typical Volunteer

All volunteers must be 18 years old or older. Volunteers need to have a desire to learn about another culture and teach about theirs. All interested participants must complete a GeoVisions application.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

GeoVisions's Mission Statement

GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded

2001