Description

The Centro de Salud Cerro Verde is located in the southern zone of Cochabamba and serves 30,000 people from low-income backgrounds. The center has facilities for pediatrics, gynecology, laboratory work, psychology, and general medical attention. Health care is available free of charge for pregnant women and children under the age of five. In addition, The Center sends staff members on frequent visits to rural communities in an effort to educate adolescents about sexual health, personal hygiene, and disease prevention.

The intern will work within 3 main programs:

* Tuberculosis Campaign (prevention and treatment)
* Chagas Campaign (prevention and treatment against a deadly insect that lives in the walls of adobe buildings and affects millions of people)
* Vaccination campaign

Highlights

Our primary objective is to provide Bolivian organizations with much needed human and financial resources while providing international travelers, students and professionals the opportunity to gain practical work experience through internships and volunteer opportunities in Bolivia.

For all individuals wishing to donate their time, Sustainable Bolivia offers free airport pick up, free orientation and city map, as well as 24 hour staff support. Additionally we provide low cost Spanish or Quechua language lessons, free internet access, unlimited free calls to US and select European landlines, family stay opportunities, private or shared accommodations and reduced travel prices to one of our sustainable ecotourism destinations. We also organize optional social and cultural activities in the evening and on weekends.

Qualifications

* Beginner Spanish
* Knowledge/experience in health care or social work
* Willingness to make field trips with staff to rural communities
* 3 month commitment period

Intern Types

• Biochemistry
• Biology(General)
• Biomedical Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Medicine

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

400

Program Fees Include:

* A custom-designed volunteer or internship position
* Accommodation
* Food (3 meals/day)
* Internet access
* Unlimited telephone calls to the US and most of Europe
* Orientation (pre-departure as well as in-country)
* Pick-up from airport
* Cleaning services
* Sponsored cultural events
* 24-hour staff support

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Sustainable Bolivia's Mission Statement

Sustainable Bolivia is a developmental institution headquartered in Cochabamba, Bolivia. With projects in the Andean highlands and the Amazonian lowlands, our primary objective is to assist local communities in the development of environmentally, socially and fiscally sustainable ecotourism programs. Through the promotion of sustainable tourism, language studies and volunteer placement, our mission is to provide the conscientious traveler a way to experience the immense natural and cultural wealth of Bolivia in a way that is non-intrusive and environmentally, socially and fiscally sustainable.