Volunteer: Medical, Nursing + Dentistry Electives (online and in-person) in Peru

About the role

This project is with a surfing-inspired sustainable development non-profit (NGO) driving the development of poor Peruvian coastal communities through a path of sustainability. We develop environmental, educational, infrastructure and socio-economic projects working hand-in-hand with local communities and international interns.

Responsibilities

• Support the understaffed hospital in Talara and the Medical post in Lobitos in specialities: Respiratory, Pediatrics, Infections, Gynecology, General Practice and Dermatology.
• Work alongside experienced & passionate people from a range of disciplines & backgrounds.
• Design and implement public health educational initiatives in Lobitos for the local population in relation to identified challenges.

Requirements

• At least an intermediate (GCSE, B1 or equivalent) level of Spanish.
• Minimum age 18.
• Basic experience or strong motivation to work as part of a team away from home.

Benefits

• Gain personal hands-on experience working with a growing Peruvian NGO.
• Live and work in a north Peru surfing hot-spot.
• Enhance your CV and gain professional hands-on experience in a rural medical post and a semi-rural hospital in a developing country, having a real positive impact on the community.
• There is a bursary available to contribute towards the financial contribution required by the applicant and to cover medical equipment which will be bought for the community.
• Live in comfortable accommodation in the Volunteer House, including all meals (healthy and mostly vegetarian).
• Access to extra activities like surf lessons, yoga classes, swimming with turtles, fishing, sea-lion and whale watching trips, trekking and birdwatching in the native Dry Forest ecosystem, and visits to other nearby beaches and towns.

Pay

Costs: from $1,621 USD for the first 2 weeks + from $811 for each week thereafter – see Costs tab for further details.

Schedule

Volunteers work between 9am to 5pm on weekdays but evenings and weekends are free for you to spend as you wish.