Medical & Healthcare Assistant

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2 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Volunteer in local healthcare clinics in Cusco
  • Get an opportunity to improve your Spanish language knowledge
  • Shadow, observe and assist doctors and nurses at the clinic placements

Highlights

  • Volunteer in local healthcare clinics in Cusco
  • Get an opportunity to improve your Spanish language knowledge
  • Shadow, observe and assist doctors and nurses at the clinic placements
  • Explore the city of Cusco on weekends
  • Take a trip to Machu Picchu and make memories for a lifetime


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Looking for a great future in medical field, or already a certified doctor/nurse? Then, this program is tailor made for you. Join the Medical Program in Peru.

    Volunteering abroad

    Working overseas is certainly an unparalleled experience, not just in terms of the exposure you get on a foreign soil, but also with respect to the new culture and lifestyle which you get to witness. And, when the same working abroad opportunity is in the form of volunteering, and ...

    About the program

    Volunteering abroad

    Working overseas is certainly an unparalleled experience, not just in terms of the exposure you get on a foreign soil, but also with respect to the new culture and lifestyle which you get to witness. And, when the same working abroad opportunity is in the form of volunteering, and that too for healthcare, it raise the bar of travel experience to unprecedented heights. 

    The project

    Volunteering Solutions brings you one such volunteer abroad opportunity where you can contribute for the better healthcare services and medical support for the poor in local communities. Whether you are a medical/nursing student or a certified doctor/nurse in your country, this placement is designed for you to contribute your knowledge and hone your skills. 

    Students can gain so much experience while assisting local doctors and nursing staff in the hospital and clinical placements. This would provide that much needed boost to your medical career and an edge over your peers. 

    Volunteer work

    Volunteers working in this program make a genuine contribution to staff working within Peru’s hospitals, health clinics and medical centres. Volunteers mainly work in medical clinics which provide care and treatment to the people residing in the poor areas of the cities. All the volunteers in this program work in the capacity of assistants to the doctors and nurses in the placements. Volunteers work for 4-5 hrs in a day for 5 days in a week. The volunteer schedule is flexible and can vary.

    Depending on your medical experience and Spanish language skills you may be asked to assist with various procedures such as suturing wounds, giving vaccinations, helping with taking vital signs of patients, being involved in the daily procedures of medical centers – observing or directly providing various sorts of assistance to existing doctors and nurses. 

    A generic list of tasks you'd be involved in is as follows:

    • Assist with various procedures such as suturing wounds, giving vaccinations
    • Helping with taking vital signs of patients.
    • Being involved in the daily procedures of medical centers.
    • Observing or directly providing various sorts of assistance to existing doctors and nurses
    • Shadow the Doctors on critical surgeries and operations
    • Conducting hospital rounds with the doctors
    • Maintaining files
    • Routine patient check-ups like measure Blood pressure, check fever etc.
    It is to be noted that the level of involvement highly depends upon the experience and qualifications. 1st and 2nd year medical students would mostly be observing and shadowing the local doctor, while 3rd and final year students will be allowed to do hands-on, under direct supervision of the local medical staff. Those who are certified doctors and nurses, will be working alongside the local doctor, in assisting them with patients and other duties. 

    Please Note: Pre-med students can also apply for this program, however, the work would only be of shadowing and observing. 



    Typical day

    A generic day to day routine of volunteers joining the medical and healthcare program in Peru includes :-

    Sunday:  Arrival in Peru and transfer to your accommodation

    Monday:  Orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, ...

    Typical day

    A generic day to day routine of volunteers joining the medical and healthcare program in Peru includes :-

    Sunday:  Arrival in Peru and transfer to your accommodation

    Monday:  Orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behavior, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Peru.

    Tue to Fri: Volunteer Work

    • Breakfast - 07:00 am to 07:30 am
    • Working hours at the placement - 08:00 am to 12:30 pm and 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm (the second shifts depends on the                                     requirement at the placement).
    • Lunch - 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
    • Dinner - 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
    Weekends: Free to explore the city 

    The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onward (Mon– Fri)

    Free-time activities

    Depending on your project placement, you may get free evenings and weekends. You can utilize this time to visit local markets and other places around your project location.

    Places like Barrio de San Blas, Hatton Rumiyuq, Convent and Church of La Merced and Cathedral of Peru have been declared as a ...

    Free-time activities

    Depending on your project placement, you may get free evenings and weekends. You can utilize this time to visit local markets and other places around your project location.

    Places like Barrio de San Blas, Hatton Rumiyuq, Convent and Church of La Merced and Cathedral of Peru have been declared as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO and must be visited by volunteers during free time and weekends. Of course, we also arrange for tours to Macchu Picchu.

    Volunteers are also free to plan quick getaways and explore Peru. We also arrange programs for groups in Tambopata Rainforest areas and the country coordinator can be contacted for the same. 


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level) or Spanish (intermediate level)

    Education Requirements

    Healthcare at Pre-med level

    Required Documents

    CV, Insurance, Passport, Letter of Recommendation and Statement of Motivation

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 15:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Volunteering Solutions

    The total cost for the program includes;

    • 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
    • Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
    • Airport Pickup 
    • Orientation 
    • Accommodation 
    • Meals from Monday to Sat. 
    • Insurance (Provided at an extra cost)

    Airport Pickup at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

    Volunteers are picked up from the Cusco Airport by the local coordinator or representative. Those volunteers who are arriving overland or are already in Peru will be picked up at a meeting point decided beforehand or at the bus station

    Accommodation

    Volunteers are provided accommodation with local host families. By staying with a host family you will experience the local culture, customs and Peruvian way of living. 

    Volunteers are hosted in shared bedrooms with other volunteers. Usually there are 2 bathrooms in every host family with hot showers. Accommodations are clean and comfortable. Some houses have WiFi connection and cable TV as well.

    Food & Beverages

    Volunteers are provided with three cooked meals a day (Monday- Saturday) at the host family house. Meals vary from day to day and generally include soups, vegetable salad, rice, potatoes, juice, dessert etc. 

    Those with special food requirements (such as, vegan, allergic to a particular kind of food, etc.) can mention the same in their applications and it will be taken care of. 

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cuzco. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Peru provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Since the arrival date is the same as the program start date, you'll have to be in Cuzco on the date you choose as your program start date. For example, if you choose 08th October as your program start date, you need to arrive in Cuzco on the 8th of October.

    Arrivals in 2024 are planned at the following dates, please get in touch for 2025 arrivals:

    2024
    • Jan - 07,14,21,28
    • Feb - 04,11,18,25
    • March - 03,10,17,24,31
    • April - 07,14,21,28
    • May - 05,12,19,26
    • June - 02,09,16,23,30
    • July - 07,14,21
    • Aug - 04,11,18,25
    • Sept - 01,15,22,29
    • Oct - 06,13,20,27
    • Nov - 03,10,17,24
    • Dec - 01,08,15,22




    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 977€
    4 weeks 1,276€
    5 weeks 1,524€
    6 weeks 1,724€
    7 weeks 1,923€
    8 weeks 2,123€
    24 weeks (max. stay) 7,070€
    Average fees 391€/week

    Program fees

    391€ per week 2 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    2 - 24 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Volunteering Solutions during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Volunteering Solutions

    Fantastic 4.5 rating (44 reviews)

    Agency - founded in 2007

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Good response rate

    Coordinated by

    Sahil

    About the project

    Providing placements to overseas travelers under several different volunteer projects in 25 different destinations across Asia, Africa, South America and Europe.

    Meet your organization

    Who we are?

    Volunteering Solutions was established in 2006 with the aim of changing the face of volunteer traveling, and in the last 10 years, we have had more than 15,000 volunteers who completed their journeys with life changing experiences. Nicknamed as VolSol, we provide the best volunteer and intern opportunities to interested candidates from different parts of the world, and we ensure that each of them gets the maximum out of the program they choose.

    As an organization, we have a cross-cultural set up in all our offices across the world. We have people from different countries, cultures and ethnicities working for us in order to make the process of volunteer traveling smoother and more flexible.

    We have dedicated coordinators at each volunteer destination, coming from different countries.We take care of the volunteer’s placement, traveling, accommodation, meals and security. 

    What we do?

    Currently, Volunteering Solutions operates in more than 25 countries, providing more than 100 volunteering and interning options ranging from Child Care, Teaching, Medical and Healthcare, Community Development, Marine Conservation and much more. Most of our volunteers are high school students, couples, corporate groups and individuals on their summer break or gap year.

    We are in collaboration with NGOs, schools, hospitals, orphanages, HIV/AIDS clinics, women groups and other social welfare organizations all across the globe. Each of these organizations have been working at the grassroot level for years, and successfully contributed towards the development of the concerned people. VolSol has ensured that the contribution of every volunteer is counted, and there’s sustainable growth.

    Our mission/vision

    Our mission is to offer the most comprehensive volunteer abroad experience to travelers from all walks of life, with a vision to promote ethical and sustainable travelling. We aim to make a difference in the lives of the unprivileged people in different parts of the world and to bridge the gap between the volunteers and the host communities to establish a 'Win-Win' situation for both.

    Who are we looking for?

    Travelers who are flexible in their approach, dedicated to provide their time and effort, and determined to make a difference in the society. Our volunteers come from all walks of life; be it a high school student or a retired professor. Any and everyone can join our projects, as long as they have the determination to be the part of volunteering brigade. The minimum age requirement to join our programs is 17 years, while, there's no maximum age limit. One need not have any particular degree or qualification to join our programs, and all we look for is the dedication and flexibility in the volunteer. 

    Please Note: For our medical programs, volunteers need to be pre-med/medical/or certified doctors.

    Why choose us?

    Not only our placements are the safest, but also are one of the most affordable all over the world. Our credibility reflects from not only as a registered member of WYSE Travel Confederation, but also from the 11k+ satisfied volunteers whom we have placed in the last over a decade of our operations. 

    For the internship programs, participants opting for Medical and Healthcare projects get to work with professionals and learn how to deal in emergency situations. Our internship programs are crafted and designed in a way that every participant gets to know about the medical scenario of the particular country. It is both an inward and outward journey - inward, as you’ll get to learn a lot through first hand experience, and outward, as the society will be benefitted by your contribution.

    44 reviews · rating4.5

    Uzma Ijaz rating3

    2023 at Medical & Healthcare Assistant

    Cusco is a beautiful city and I felt so thankful being able to be there. After work I had plenty of free time to explore the city and do excursions during the weekends. Note: only partake in this program if you are fluent in Spanish! No one at the clinic spoke any English nor did my host family. I ...
    Aureliane rating4.6

    2021 at Medical & Healthcare Assistant

    This is experience was like nothing I have ever done before. The coordinator on site was very helpful and made sure everything ran smoothly. My host family was kind, warm, welcoming and accommodating. The staff at the clinic was also kind, pedagogical, trusting and inquisitive (in the best possible ...
    Julian rating4.6

    2021 at Medical & Healthcare Assistant

    This experience allowed me to further advance in achieving my goals in pursuing medicine. I got to interact with patients from a wide variety of backgrounds and understand that individuals coming from different backgrounds need different approaches to their healthcare. All the healthcare workers in ...
    Abbygale rating5

    2020 at Medical & Healthcare Assistant

    I loved my volunteering experience in Cusco. I lived with a wonderful family with 2 children. The kids loves me and the whole family helped me improve my Spanish. My program was more than I could have expected. I am currently a pre-medicine student with limited experience, but I really felt like I ...
    Aline rating4.6

    2020 at Medical & Healthcare Assistant

    Translated by Go Overseas: We really liked the project, we had the opportunity to follow Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and Pediatrics for 2 weeks. The health system is a little bureaucratic, but we were still able to participate and learn from the professionals. We also really liked the place ...
    Hialy Gutierrez rating4.8

    2017 at Medical & Healthcare Assistant

    During my short tenure with Volunteering Solutions, I was able to rotate among many divisions within a community healthcare center. By shadowing and supporting various healthcare professionals, I was able to gain valuable insights into both clinical and public health interventions used in ...

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