Support Local Healthcare

location
1 - 50 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Briljant 4.7  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Zeer hoog Responsgraad

Hoogste Kwaliteit Vrijwilligersproject. Dit project biedt de hoogste kwaliteit die normen stelt - ver boven het gemiddelde.

Highlights

  • Make a difference in the lives of these children or elderly.
  • Provide care to patients in assisted living and schools for children with disabilities.
  • Gain Spanish practice by living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals.

Highlights

  • Make a difference in the lives of these children or elderly.
  • Provide care to patients in assisted living and schools for children with disabilities.
  • Gain Spanish practice by living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals.
  • Make memories you'll never forget during your time abroad.
  • Learn more about the Latin American ways, customs and habits.


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Shine bright in Peru! Support seniors or disabled children. Bring joy & make a difference.☀️

    Healthcare volunteers are typically placed at an assisted living facility for the elderly or at a special school for children with disabilities. If you have a strong preference we always do our best to accommodate you, however please note that due to availability and seasonal needs at our projects, ...

    Over het programma

    Healthcare volunteers are typically placed at an assisted living facility for the elderly or at a special school for children with disabilities. If you have a strong preference we always do our best to accommodate you, however please note that due to availability and seasonal needs at our projects, we cannot guarantee any particular type of facility. We do have specific placements available for those with Physical Therapy training. 

    As healthcare volunteers, participants directly assist project staff with day-to-day care work with a central focus of providing general care and companionship to patients.

    At adult assisted living facilities, they may be asked to:

    • Plan arts and crafts, make conversation, engage in talk therapy
    • Accompany patients on walks
    • Sort and/or distribute medicine
    • Change beds
    • Feed and bathe patients
    • Ensure patients’ overall well-being
    • Help with administrative work and filing

    Please be especially aware that conditions can be emotionally trying. Volunteers should prepare themself mentally and emotionally to work one-on-one with terminally ill patients. 

    At facilities for children with disabilities, volunteers may be asked to:

    • Act as a classroom assistant and help run activities
    • Provide additional attention and care to the children
    • Work with one classroom or area of the school throughout your program
    • Help organize arts and crafts, play with the children, assist with physical therapy
    • Assist the children during meal times

    Participants are always supported by Maximo Nivel’s in-country coordinators but they are not on site at the project every day, so independence and leadership is important.

    Physical Therapy volunteers should be aware that the local practices they join have limited resources. Therapy methods may be very different from those considered standard in their home country. They work in an underfunded facility for patients with mobility problems, assisting with and/or shadowing a professional physical therapist. Placements can involve treating adults or children. Their experience, qualifications, and Spanish level determine how much hands-on treatment they deliver to patients.

    Our projects are located in the Cusco area. Walking or taking the bus is the most effective and cheapest way to get to and from your project. Travel time varies widely from project to project, and volunteers should expect to spend 10-60 minutes traveling each way. Taxis are also widely available. On the first day at the project, participants travel on local transport with a Maximo Nivel representative who provides all the necessary information on how to get there and back.



    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Working hours may vary slightly, but volunteers can expect to work 3-4 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Volunteer shifts are in either the morning or the afternoon depending on the needs of your project. 

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Working hours may vary slightly, but volunteers can expect to work 3-4 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Volunteer shifts are in either the morning or the afternoon depending on the needs of your project. 

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    All year round, Cusco and its surrounding towns celebrate a mix of Inca and Catholic holidays, providing visitors with a variety of different cultural activities to experience. Cusco offers travelers a plethora of historical and archaeological sites both in and out of the city. Volunteers ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    All year round, Cusco and its surrounding towns celebrate a mix of Inca and Catholic holidays, providing visitors with a variety of different cultural activities to experience. Cusco offers travelers a plethora of historical and archaeological sites both in and out of the city. Volunteers most commonly like to explore the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, and of course Machu Picchu. Our local staff also posts a monthly events calendar to let them know of the activities going on around MaximoOur on-site travel partner is very knowledgeable and can assist in setting up trips. 


    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Maximo Nivel

    Our fees include:

    - Airport pick-up
    - Host family accommodations (shared room with breakfast and dinner)
    - Program and safety orientation
    - Walking tour
    - Official certificate of volunteer service
    - Emergency contact number 24/7
    - Program management
    - Free Tandem Conversation Program
    - Free office-wide WIFI and computer lounge
    - Free social activities
    - Free coffee and tea and on-site snack bar
    - Maximo Nivel Institute open 7 days/week

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

    Airport pick up in Cusco is included. Volunteers find our 

    representative outside the airport bringing a yellow flag with a smiley face on it.

    Accomodatie

    Volunteers stay in a traditional family-stay where you they are placed with a pre-approved middle class Peruvian family. Breakfast and dinner are included in their home stay.

    Eten & Drank

    Volunteers have 2 meals included (breakfast and dinner) 7 days a week.

    Internet toegang

    Beperkte toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cuzco. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Peru. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Peru biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Peru dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Peru. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    Every Monday, all year round. 

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    1 week (min. verblijf) 778€
    2 weken 1.132€
    3 weken 1.407€
    4 weken 1.671€
    5 weken 1.940€
    6 weken 2.210€
    7 weken 2.479€
    8 weken 2.748€
    9 weken 3.018€
    10 weken 3.287€
    11 weken 3.556€
    12 weken 3.826€
    13 weken 4.095€
    14 weken 4.364€
    15 weken 4.634€
    16 weken 4.903€
    17 weken 5.172€
    18 weken 5.442€
    19 weken 5.711€
    20 weken 5.980€
    21 weken 6.250€
    22 weken 6.519€
    23 weken 6.788€
    24 weken 7.058€
    25 weken 7.327€
    26 weken 7.596€
    27 weken 7.866€
    28 weken 8.135€
    29 weken 8.404€
    30 weken 8.674€
    31 weken 8.943€
    32 weken 9.212€
    33 weken 9.482€
    34 weken 9.751€
    35 weken 10.020€
    36 weken 10.290€
    37 weken 10.559€
    38 weken 10.828€
    39 weken 11.098€
    40 weken 11.367€
    41 weken 11.636€
    42 weken 11.906€
    43 weken 12.175€
    44 weken 12.444€
    45 weken 12.714€
    46 weken 12.983€
    47 weken 13.252€
    48 weken 13.522€
    49 weken 13.791€
    50 weken (max. verblijf) 14.060€
    Gemiddelde kosten 529€/week

    Programmakosten

    529€ per week 1 - 50 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

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    Duurtijd

    1 - 50 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Maximo Nivel gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Maximo Nivel

    Briljant 4.7 rating (110 beoordelingen)

    Agentschap - opgericht in 2003

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Zeer hoog Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Georgie

    Gesproken talen: Engels, Spaans

    Over de organisatie

    Maximo Nivel offers Volunteer Abroad and International Internship programs in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Who we are? 

    Maximo Nivel is a family-owned organization that has been offering volunteer abroad programs since 2003. We are a locally-based organization in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Peru, where we also own and operate 4 intercultural centers in Antigua, Guatemala; Cusco, Peru; Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica; San José, Costa Rica.

    What we do? 

    We offer a wide range of work-study-travel programs, including Volunteer Abroad, International Internships, TEFL Certification, Gap Year, Spanish Immersion, Adventure & Culture, and more! 

    Where we work? 

    Maximo Nivel’s work-study-travel programs take place in Antigua, Guatemala; Cusco, Peru; Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica; and San José, Costa Rica. We also have off-site programs on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts of Costa Rica and Guatemala and in the Amazon Jungle and Sacred Valley of Peru. 

    Our mission/vision: 

    Maximo Nivel is a professional, ethical, and hardworking organization that is completely dedicated to providing a great experience to every student, participant, client, faculty leader, and partner who joins us.

    Our goals: 

    • Deliver high-quality, safe, affordable programs 
    • Provide the best Spanish language immersion in all of Latin America 
    • Improve impact at every volunteer project site where we work 
    • Train and certify world-class ESL teachers 
    • Organize excellent internships and other opportunities for international work experience 
    • Help people experience the world through education, adventure, and cultural travel.

    Who are we looking for? 

    Adventurous people who are passionate about travel, culture, languages, and helping others.

    Why choose us? 

    Maximo Nivel's program fees are affordable and transparent. We pride ourselves on providing great client service!

    110 beoordelingen · rating4.7

    Martina Gut rating4.4

    2024 at Support Local Healthcare

    Fue una linda experiencia para mí y me quedé satisfecha de toda manera. La primera semana estaba en un asilo de ancianos y las próximas semanas en un colegio para niños discapacitados, siempre con gente muy amable. En los fines de semana siempre hice excursiones fabulosas como montaña de siete ...
    Alexey Carvalho rating4.2

    2023 at Support Local Healthcare

    Trabalhar no Centro Gerontológico, com os idosos por uma semana que fiquei em Cusco, foi uma experiência muito enriquecedora que recomendo, completada com a visita a Machu Picchu que fiz por conta própria. Acredito que faltaram apenas outras atividades, devido ao horário de saída do trabalho ...
    Jeffrey Anderson rating5

    2018 at Support Local Healthcare

    I volunteered at a medical clinic in suburban Cusco, and it was an amazing experience! I became such great friends with the doctors, nurses, and other volunteers. Even though the clinic staff didn't speak English and I didn't speak Spanish at the beginning, they were always friendly and patient ...
    Diana Gomez rating5

    2018 at Support Local Healthcare

    To put it simply I had a great time. I was fortunate to volunteer in a clinic and work beside great doctors. True resourcefulness is doing the best with what you have, and the staff at this clinic exemplified this completely. They were very welcoming and went the extra mile to make sure volunteers ...
    Phillip Fromm rating5

    2018 at Support Local Healthcare

    The culture I was able to realize through them was incredible: I have had a wonderful time in Cusco, I got to explore the beautiful city of Cusco, experience the culture, and volunteer in the community. Volunteering was definitely one of my highlights. The team at Maximo is great, easy to ...
    Kaitlyn Bice rating4.2

    2018 at Support Local Healthcare

    Maximo Nivel has given me the opportunity to become an active member in the community. I have been so happy to give my part to the community, and help those who need the most attention. I am so grateful to give the medical attention to kids and adults. Thank you, Maximo Nivel, for hosting me in ...

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    Amerika > Zuid-Amerika > Peru > Cusco

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