Description

Volunteer abroad in Guatemala! Our volunteers are an active part of a medical team that travels to different small towns in the highlands of Guatemala. Participants with appropriate qualifications will help out with patient visits. There is also a great need for preventative education along with curative medicine.

Highlights

Volunteering in Guatemala can be very challenging, but learning first hand about the people of Guatemala and the challenges they face on a daily basis is one of the most rewarding experiences possible.

Qualifications

Medical student, or medical professional. We can place pre-med students in the field of HIV/AIDS education and outreach.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Varies by duration. Contact us for details.

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Program Includes:
* Airport Pickup in Guatemala City
* One Week Spanish Classes
* Orientation
* Volunteer Placement
* Accommodation With a Host Family
* Breakfast and Dinner Each Day
* 24/7 In-country support

Program Does Not Include:
* Round-trip Airfare
* Return trip to Airport
* Required Travel and Medical Insurance

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Health
• Health Care
• Health Education
• Medicine

Typical Volunteer

There is no typical international volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. We have placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic and inquisitive.

Age Range

21 and older

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

International Volunteers's Mission Statement

International Volunteers is the volunteer branch of ELI Abroad, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 2001, that partners with organizations from around the world making a difference in their communities. We work closely with these groups to ensure that our volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices. We have something for everyone: whether you want to teach in Ghana, work in an orphanage in Nepal, animal rescue in the rainforest of Ecuador, medical clinic in South India, or study in a university in Buenos Aires.

Year Founded

2001