2019 at Hands to Care
from 536€
Hands to Care
Highlights
- Welcome to the First Public Health Center of Perú. At CESAPU, we believe that we can improve the health of the people by implementing interactive programs that generate healthy attitudes and behaviors
- CESAPU is a pioneer center in the practice of public health that develops programs to promote physical, mental, and communal health in the village of Villa Los Angeles, Huanchaquito Peru.
- "I definetly miss every single one of the staff members and the young children that inpacted extremly in my life. They made this trip worth it" - Yareli Rodriguez
- Experiences beautiful sunsets every night at 6 pm in our project location and in on our neighboring beach! Also it is surrounded by humble and friendly neighbors and many loveable children
- Peruvians are known for being warm and friendly people and they will want to teach you all about your culture and traditions!
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About the program
Volunteers needed from around the world for hands-on projects in our community public health center. It is not only for health careers. You can share your time & talents
Our projects are centered around making a positive impact. Your participation with HOP creates positive change and inspires students to continue making a difference with a deeper sense of global and public health. We are driven to provide a sustainable, positive impact, alongside our local project ...
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Free-time activities
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What's Included
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Details on arrival
GLOBAL HEALTH INTERN
This opportunity is available year-round and dates are flexible to the schedule of the intern. Most interns are recent college graduates, between the ages of 21-29. But there is no age requirement or limit.
Interns will be encouraged to choose 1-3 of the CESAPU PROGRAMS, in which they will dedicate their time and effort. They will be expected to take a leadership position, and if necessary, help fundraise money if they want to implement a large-scale program. This program is ideal for MPH students to do their practicum. But also health professionals. We also have functions for people of other disciplines. They are expected to work at least 4 hours per day.
Duration: 1 month minimum is the ideal but we can adapt us to your availability.
Requirements: Intermediate/basic Spanish
*Price, Duration & Requirements are flexible for nurses, doctors, radiologists, and other health professionals.
MISSION TRIPS
We have opportunities for graduate students and healthcare professionals and they have the opportunity to can pick their own dates.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Hands on Peru
Non-profit - founded in 2013
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Mira
About the project
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