ProWorld

Health Outreach Internship Placements in Thailand

Thailand
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Location
Thailand: Chiang Mai

Term
Throughout the year

Program Duration
3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)

Typical Duration of Program
5-8 weeks

Dates
Starts the first Saturday of each month

  • Description

    Earn valuable hands on experience while participating in local health care initiatives, and exploring the cultural and natural beauty of Thailand. Provide health outreach services, such as AIDS awareness workshops, vaccinate children, and take work on the continuous development of rural healthcare programs.

    The dual focus of development work and adventures enables tremendous growth experiences for all program participants, both internationally and personally.

    Programs are highly supported by an on-site staff team and welcoming community partners. ProWorld, founded in 1998, is a true leader in the fields of study abroad and international development.

    Teams of ProWorld Project Coordinators work year round with our host communities assessing needs, thinking creatively, and setting long-term goals for sustainable development and volunteer projects. Programs start every month of the year. Enroll now!

  • Highlights

    Real Projects... Real Experience! Work side by side with local health care providers and community members during your Health Care Internship. See the rich landscape and historical culture within the ancient buildings in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Explore the multitude of natural landscapes and wonders that Thailand has to offer, and participate in extensive cultural activities, such as Thai Massage classes, Ashtanga Yoga classes, and Thai cooking classes. These and other weekly adventures combine with cultural excursions and productive volunteer work to form a comprehensive and unique volunteer experience.

  • Qualifications

    Participants must have an adventurous spirit, a true desire to explore, and a willingness to help others.

  • Intern Types

    • Biology(General)
    • Biomedical Sciences
    • Health Sciences
    • Medicine
    • Nursing
  • Languages

    • English
    • Thai

  • Cost in US$:

    Please inquire for details.

  • Program Fees Include:

    Program fees help support ongoing development projects and include:
    - Extensive Pre-program support and information
    - Airport pickup
    - All food and accommodations
    - Funding of projects
    - Cultural and language classes
    - All onsite domestic transportation
    - Continual support from full time onsite staff teams
    - 24/7 safety and emergency support
    - Weekend cultural and adventure activities
    - Health and travel insurance

  • Credit Available

    yes

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Aids
    • Community Health
    • Consciousness-raising
    • Health Care
    • Health Education
    • Hospital
    • Medicine
    • Nursing
  • Typical Volunteer

    ProWorld volunteers are adventurous, enthusiastic, caring, sensible, humble, and curious individuals. Volunteers are expected to learn and grow while improving themselves and the communities in which ProWorld works.

  • Age Range

    18 - 60

  • 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

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