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Healthcare and Medical Program in Ecuador

by: Love Volunteers

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This important project was created to help provide vital medical treatment to vulnerable residents in Quito. The placement is in a large public hospital, where volunteers shadow and observe doctors and other medical staff delivering free healthcare services to the local people. Open to both students and experienced professionals, the program offers a wonderful opportunity to understand the day-to-...

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Program Highlights

Make a real difference to the people of Quito.

Provide healthcare to those who need it most.

Improve the health and long-term well-being of the residents in Quito.

Gain an unforgettable experience in Ecuador's medical field while supplying much-needed labor force in a busy public hospital.

Explore the natural beauty of Ecuador during trips and excursions.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Quito, Ecuador
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Hospital
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Recognitions

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.6

Total Reviews

1

My experience was everything that I imagined it to be and more

by: Jaroslava PopovaProgram: Healthcare and Medical Program in Ecuador
10

Dear future volunteer, I am glad that you are thinking about joining the Love Volunteers team as they are everything that you are looking for. If you are looking for a responsible, organized, positive, safe, and creative team then Love Volunteers is the way to go. Let me go a little more into details. I decided to go to Ecuador, Quito and do a Medical Internship as I wanted to see what it was like to work as a doctor/nurse and diagnose patients, work with limited technology, watch opera...

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Love Volunteers responded to this reviewMay 2, 2016

Hi Jaroslava,<br/><br/>Wow, what an amazing endorsement of this program! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experiences with other volunteers. We're so pleased you had such an amazing time and it was our absolute pleasure to play a sm...

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Quito, Ecuador

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery
  • Health
  • Health Care

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Cost per week

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • In-Country Orientation

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree

Application Procedures

  • Resume
  • Online Application
  • Other

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