Healthcare Medical Volunteer Programs in Honduras

  Honduras

La Ceiba

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: All Year Round

Description: Volunteer Healthcare Program in Honduras Unfortunately, the public health care system in Honduras is one of the worst in Latin America. There are very few good hospitals, and most middle class families are unable to afford them. Therefore, able volunteers in our Volunteer Honduras Health Project assist in local hospitals which are often poorly-equipped and are short of well trained staff.

Volunteers in the Healthcare Program work in local public hospitals and clinics and support local doctors and nurses in their work. Volunteer tasks vary and depend on the general skills, qualifications, age and experience of the volunteer. Volunteers work in different capacities from observing to providing assistance in surgery, based on your skills and experience. Also depending on your skill level, you may help care for patients, check blood pressure, distribute food, and work in the pharmacy or with a gynecologist.

Volunteers work for around 6 hrs in a day for 5 days in a week. Daily volunteers schedule can vary and is flexible.

Program Information

Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the program. It is important for the volunteers to note that work will be determined by volunteers level of training, qualifications, Spanish speaking ability and Age. Volunteers need to have a basic intermediate level of Spanish for this program (Spanish lessons are available at an extra cost).

All volunteers must carry their medical certification (if any), lab coat and stethoscope in the program.

Project Location
The project placements are located in and around the city of La Ceiba. Most of the volunteer projects are located at within close proximity to the accommodations. La Ceiba is the third largest city in Honduras.

- Located on the north coast of Honduras bordering the Caribbean Sea and a blue-green mountain range rain forest.
- It is a charming and safe port city.
- Just a short ride by ferry boat to the beautiful Bay Islands, famous for their snorkeling and scuba diving.

Highlights: Volunteers teach in shelter homes, schools and orphanages to children aged 4-14 yrs old. Volunteers teach English, Mathematics and Science subjects depending on their ability.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Starting USD200 only!

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 16-60

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

Participants Travel to Honduras Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

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