Hands on Healthcare in Mexico

  Mexico

• Oaxaca: 
Oaxaca

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Mar 20 - Mar 28

Description: If you're bored of the same old spring break routine, then make a real difference this year with ProMexico's Hands on Health Care program. On top of immersing you in Oaxaca's rich cultural history, this program allows you to gain hands on experience in rural health clinics, elder care facilities, HIV or organizations that promote public health. Health volunteers may also have the opportunity to work on diabetes and general nutrition promotion, vaccination campaigns and dental programs. You'll spend weekends exploring Mayan ruins, petrified waterfalls, and all the art, music and cultural history that Oaxaca, a UNISECO World Heritage Site, has to offer.

Project

Depending on past experience and level of Spanish, participants may be placed in rural health clinics, an elder care facility, HIV clinic, or organizations that promote public health. Past projects have included diabetes and general nutrition promotion, vaccination campaigns, dental programs, and more.

Participants without previous healthcare experience will have meaningful volunteer placements in education and other settings. Final project placements are based on the site director's assessment and community need.

Highlights: Spend your spring break exploring Mexico, helping those in need, and expanding your understanding of the world. Team up with ProMexico to provide a fully immersive service program.

The program will give students a chance to work on community-guided health care projects, enrich their own lives through service learning, and experience Mexican culture first-hand.

Excursions:

- Hike through Zapotec villages
- Visit Artisan communities and museums
- Participate in cultural and community festivals
- Visit such sites such as Monte Alban, Yagul and Mitla
- Collaborate in community development projects

Cost in US$: 1,495 USD

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

ProWorld Service Corps's Mission Statement: The mission of ProWorld is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. ProWorld offers 2-26 week internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in Peru, Mexico, Belize, India, Thailand, Brazil and Ghana. All programs are based on hands-on, community-driven development projects. We believe that within every project decision and every community interaction there exists the opportunity for ProWorld staff and volunteers to strengthen our mission and practice our core values: commitment, integrity, vision, sustainability, compassion, and success.

Year Founded: 1998