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Rural Public Health Volunteering in Ecuador

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Volunteer abroad with Kaya Responsible Travel and join a project in community development with a health focus. You’ll contribute to the initiatives of a local organization that works with indigenous communities in Quito, Ecuador. The Rural Public Health Volunteering in Ecuador runs community outreach and provides education on subjects such as avoiding teenage pregnancy, alcohol and drug addicti...

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Program Highlights

Support the vital education of indigenous communities through this public health volunteering project.

Gain an insight into the culture and customs of indigenous Ecuadorian communities.

Compliment your studies in healthcare administration with hands-on experience in an international setting.

Explore the natural beauty that surrounds Quito - fertile valley, lush forested hills, mountains, and beaches.

Stay busy in your free time through a broad range of activities, from museum visits to outdoor adventures.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Riobamba, Ecuador
Availability
Year(s) Offered2023, 2024Duration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Health
  • Health Education
  • Medicine
  • Public Health
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian
  • British
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Awards

Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • Riobamba, Ecuador

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Health
  • Health Education
  • Medicine

Availability

Years Offered: 2023, 2024

Duration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian

This Program is also open to Solo

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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Volunteer abroad with Kaya Responsible Travel and join a project in community development with a health focus. You’ll contribute to the initiatives of a local organization that works with indigenous communities in Quito, Ecuador. The Rural Public Health Volunteering in Ecuador runs community outreach and provides education on subjects such as avoiding teenage pregnancy, alcohol and drug addiction, and nutrition. Joining this project doesn’t allow you to gain invaluable insight into the common problems facing indigenous communities in the province. It also deepens your understanding of how public health education initiatives are planned and implemented while incorporating traditional and modern views on medicine. You should be a medical, nutrition, biology, or nursing student to be ac...

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