Hands on Health Care in Peru

  Peru

• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Sacred Valley of the Incas,  Urubamba

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: August 1 - August 15

Description: Spend two weeks exploring Peru, helping those in need, and expanding your understanding of the world. Team up with ProPeru 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 Peruvian culture first-hand.

Earn valuable hands on experience while working side by side with local doctors, immersed in a small community, performing meaningful development work, and exploring the cultural and natural beauty of Peru. The dual focus of development work and adventures enables tremendous growth experiences for all program participants.

Programs are highly supported by an onsite staff team and welcoming community partners. ProWorld, founded in 1998, is a true leader in the fields of study abroad and international development.

Teams of ProWorld Project Coordinators work year round with our host communities assessing needs, thinking creatively, and setting long-term goals for sustainable development and volunteer projects. Enroll now!

Highlights: Real projects...real experience! Work side by side with local health care providers and community members during your Health Care Internship, stay with a local family, and learn Spanish!

Take the time to also watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu! Adventures combined with cultural excursions and productive volunteer work form a comprehensive and unique volunteer experience.

Participants with significant medical training may be placed in public and private hospitals, an elder care facility, adolescent rehabilitation services, and rural clinics.

Participants without 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.

By joining ProWorld, you become agents of positive change in the lives of others and your own life!

Qualifications: All participants must have an adventurous spirit. Development projects are determined by the interests and skills of participants and the needs of the local community. Depending on the internship type, volunteers may need intermediate Spanish skills.

Cost in US$: Please inquire

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: yes

participants must have basic medical training (first aid), intermediate Spanish skills, an adventurous spirit, a true desire to explore, and a willingness to help others.

Typical Volunteer: ProWorld volunteers are adventurous, enthusiastic, caring, sensible, humble, and curious individuals. Volunteers are expected to learn and grow while improving themselves and the communities in which ProWorld works.

Age Range: 18+

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

Participants Travel to Peru Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-4

Scholarships are Available. Scholarships, fundraising support, and bring-a-friend discounts are available.

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