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Medical Volunteers Needed—Work in Peru!

by: MAXIMO NIVEL

9.74 (34)Verified

Medical and healthcare projects provide volunteers the opportunity to work in hospitals, clinics, assisted living, and other healthcare facilities. Work alongside doctors, nurses, therapists, and other medical professionals. Depending on your medical experience and Spanish language skills, you’ll have a number of responsibilities: shadowing a doctor or nurse, assisting with general check-ups, ...

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Program Highlights

Make a positive impact on the lives of people from Cusco by volunteering in a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility.

Get the chance to earn 3-4 university credits and the President's Volunteer Service Award (U.S. citizens).

Improve your Spanish by taking our optional language classes for two hours each day.

Spend your free time engaging in various activities, from going on trips around Cusco to engaging with locals.

Add your CV with valuable work experience in the fields of healthcare and medicine.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Sacred Valley, Peru
  • Cusco, Peru
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • AIDS
  • Biological Research
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Dental
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Top Rated Provider 2023 - Language SchoolTop Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer AbroadPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistTop Rated Language School 2022Notable Mention 2021 - Gap YearTop Rated Organization 2021 - Volunteer Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.46

Total Reviews

34

Learnt lots!

by: Henry Butehorn - United StatesProgram: Medical Volunteers Needed—Work in Peru!
10

Only had one week off of University and decided to take a leap of faith and travel to Peru. Beyond glad that I did. Maximo helped me feel safe, immersed, and important. My second time with Maximo Nivel, and hopefully not my last.

Amazing medical volunteer

by: Edgar Morales - MexicoProgram: Medical Volunteers Needed—Work in Peru!
10

I am a third year medical student, and I was looking for an experience where I could really earn some on-hand experience. Fortunately, this experience is what I was looking for. The amount of knowledge that I earned is incredible. Together with the kindness of the people working at the clinic, it makes the experience a thing you will never forget.

Enriching experience -- perfect people and project!

by: Crystal Arguelles - United StatesProgram: Medical Volunteers Needed—Work in Peru!
10

The staff was so incredibly kind -- especially DJ and Charlotte! The project placement and staff at the placement were so sweet -- it really allowed me to understand the local culture. My living accommodations were lovely, really made me feel welcomed. Overall, every aspect pf the program here in Cusco was perfect. Great communication, very welcoming people, and the organization really eased so much stress of my shoulders and allowed me to just enjoy being here!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Sacred Valley, Peru

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • AIDS
  • Biological Research
  • Community Centers

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Interviews

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Candace Taylor

Participated in 2015

Alumni

I have always loved traveling. I've been to several counties within Asia, Europe, North America, as well as Australia and New Zealand. I was always moved most when I traveled to 3rd world countries and saw just how much they needed and yet how welcoming and happy they appeared. I wanted to go to South America, particularly Cusco, Peru. This time I decided it was time to give back. So I applied for a volunteer mission as a nurse, which is the profession I hold in Canada. As expected, there was a very strong need for nurses and health care workers in general so the process was short and sweet. I saved for my plane ticket and off I went.

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Tyler Werboweski

Participated in 2017

Alumni

By volunteering with Maximo Nivel, I was able to volunteer and be immersed in the culture of the city I helped in. Traveling has always been a passion of mine, and this program allowed me to travel the world in an aspect most tourists never get to experience!

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