Description

If you're bored of the same old spring break routine, then make a real difference this year with ProWorld's Hands on Health Care program. Imagine yourself immersed in Oaxaca's rich cultural history, gaining hands on experience in rural health clinics, elder care facilities, HIV or organizations that promote public health. It can happen when you volunteer with ProWorld during your spring break! Health volunteers may also have the opportunity to work on diabetes and general nutrition promotion, vaccination campaigns and dental programs. You'll spend weekends exploring Mayan ruins, petrified waterfalls, and all the art, music and cultural history that Oaxaca, a UNISECO World Heritage Site, has to offer.

* Project

Depending on past experience and level of Spanish, participants may be placed in rural health clinics, an elder care facility, HIV clinic, or organizations that promote public health. Past projects have included diabetes and general nutrition promotion, vaccination campaigns, dental programs, and more.

Participants without previous healthcare experience will have meaningful volunteer placements in education and other settings. Final project placements are based on the site director's assessment and community need.

Highlights

Spend your spring break exploring Mexico, helping those in need, and expanding your understanding of the world. Team up with ProWorld to provide a fully immersive service program.

The program will give students a chance to work on community-guided health care projects, enrich their own lives through service learning, and experience Mexican culture first-hand.

Excursions:
- Hike through Zapotec villages
- Visit Artisan communities and museums
- Participate in cultural and community festivals
- Visit such sites such as Monte Alban, Yagul and Mitla
- Collaborate in community development projects

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for details.

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing

Program Fees Include:

- Housing
- Meals
- Project Funding & Support
- Cultural & Adventure
- Excursions
- Onsite Transportation
- Health & Travel Insurance
- Airport Pickup
- 24-Hour Staff Support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 and above

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

• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

ProWorld 's Mission Statement

To empower communities, promote social and economic development, conserve the environment, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. We invite you to join the ProWorld mission and make a difference in our host communities through our sustainable development model.

Year Founded

1998