Medical Health Volunteer in Peru-Trusted By Over 22,000 Since 2006
Highlights
- Join an incredibly affordable program trusted by over 22,000 since 2006
- Your safety is our highest priority, and all our projects and facilities have been thoroughly vetted
- Feel what it’s like when someone’s life has been made better because of you
- Fulfill your passion for medical work and gain valuable experience while on a lifechanging adventure
- Program fees include airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, food and in-country support
Overview
Are you a medical student or a healthcare professional looking for an amazing medical volunteer opportunity? Have you ever dreamt of experiencing the rich Peruvian culture and natural scenery? This medical volunteer opportunity in Peru is just what you look for!
When you join this program, you will have hands-on international medical experience in a hospital or clinic. You will shadow local doctors and nurses in the treatment of underprivileged patients. Your major tasks during the program will depend on your education, skills and experience. Generally, you will perform tasks such as collecting patient information and measurements, providing counseling, treating minor wounds and injuries and other various tasks.
The program also allows you to the chance to educate locals on different health topics which will provide a long-term benefit by increasing their quality of life. This is indeed an eye-opening experience that will greatly benefit you in the future.
Important Information
Medical volunteers in Peru require some medical training or previous medical experience. If you are a medical student, paramedic, nurse, midwife, physical therapist or you have any kind of healthcare certification then you qualify to participate in this project. Most important is that you are enthusiastic and dedicated to administering medical care to the less privileged in society and have great love and passion for people in need. Intermediate knowledge of Spanish is preferred. If you cannot speak Spanish, we suggest you enroll in our Spanish language course to make your stay more rewarding – both for you and for the people you help.