Description

Participants are placed in a variety of healthcare environments in the community, such as public health centres, hospitals, clinics and foundations that work with physically and mentally disadvantaged members of society. Placements will be made according to skill sets, academic background and Spanish language level.

Highlights

Opportunity to learn and put into practice Spanish for the Health Professions and to contribute positively to those with low incomes.

Qualifications

- Student or professional in the area of health.
- Intermediate level of Spanish.

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

2700.00

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

yes

Background of study in the health sciences.

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Student or professional in the area of the health sciences with a desire to improve their Spanish, to learn about Latin American culture, and to make a positive contribution.

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2-3

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

45 days

Universidad Espiritu Santo's Mission Statement

To be a center of education and research dedicated to seeking solutions and alternatives for national and international problems of great importance; and to be a valid point of reference for guiding public opinion. To serve society by means by preparing bilingual, socially concerned, and enterprising professionals in scientific and technical aspects of their chosen career and in the humanistic aspects of life. This task entails enabling persons to become conscious of and committed to their civic, ethical and moral responsibilities, to become leaders in their field of action, and to live in harmony with the environment.

Year Founded

1993