• Good Health And Well-Being

Physiotherapy Support

location
2 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups

About the program

Volunteers in this program can assist one of our partner clinics where many patients are treated from a diverse arrays of conditions.

Low-income communities have very limited access to good health services, and this is where this program comes in. 

The physiotherapy program is for people with a background in physiotherapy, rehabilitation or occupational therapy. Volunteers in this program can assist one of our partner clinics ...

About the program

Low-income communities have very limited access to good health services, and this is where this program comes in. 

The physiotherapy program is for people with a background in physiotherapy, rehabilitation or occupational therapy. Volunteers in this program can assist one of our partner clinics where many patients are treated from a diverse arrays of conditions. Some patients are able to come to the clinic, but some are unable, so volunteers will also go on house visits along with staff from the clinic.

We partner with clinics, small hospitals, labs, and treatment centers to provide opportunities for people to develop professionally and to help at the same time. By joining our program you will be placed in a clinic where you can learn skills by shadowing medical professionals and interacting with patients.

Who is this program better for?

 -Volunteers with a medical or health background
 -Ideal for physiotherapy students 
-People with a background in occupational therapy

What could I be doing?

-Assisting patients during physiotherapy sessions.

-Assisting with home visits

-Keeping a record of treatments

-Monitoring patients

Typical day


Working hours are usually 6 hours per day, monday through thursday. The project will provide you any equipment that you need. You will be working with the personal of the project.

Typical day


Working hours are usually 6 hours per day, monday through thursday. The project will provide you any equipment that you need. You will be working with the personal of the project.

Free-time activities

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Free-time activities

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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 (basic level)

Education Requirements

Health at University level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV, background check and application form and passport

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 - 16:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Integrated Learning Experience

We are using the fees to pay
  • Accommodation
    Participation in cultural activities.
  • On call support throughout the service.
  • Coordination with the host country organization of volunteer service.
  • Orientation to volunteer work or intern placement
  • Welcome at airport with transport.
  • Certificate of program completion.

Airport Pickup at La Aurora International Airport

One of our coordinator will pick you up at the airport and take you to your guest family. The trip is around 2 hours.

Accommodation

Host family , in private room with two meals per day
OR
Dorms: In shared accommodation with breakfast.

Food & Beverages

Two meals per day

Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. We assist you to find cheap flights to Guatemala. 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 Guatemala provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

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

Details on arrival

Please select a Sunday for arrival.

Our team will guide you for the best Sunday start date for your project

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

Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 719€
3 weeks 884€
4 weeks 1,134€
5 weeks 1,284€
6 weeks 1,435€
7 weeks 1,586€
8 weeks 1,736€
9 weeks 1,886€
10 weeks 2,036€
11 weeks 2,186€
12 weeks 2,337€
24 weeks (max. stay) 4,141€
Average fees 265€/week

Program fees

265€ per week 2 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

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 Integrated Learning Experience during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Integrated Learning Experience

Perfect 4.6 rating (48 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2005

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Diego

Spoken languages: Spanish, English

About the project

Integrated Learning Experiences was founded in 2005 by former Peace Corps staff that wanted to provide flexible volunteer programs with a positive impact.

Meet your organization

Integrated Learning Experiences’ (INLEX) mission is to strengthen human resources in Central America and South America through volunteer programs, educational travel and internship opportunities.

In addition to this, INLEX provides opportunities for students and professionals to further gain experience in their field of choice by matching participants with the best opening available.

We work towards:

  • Sustainability in the projects and communities that we work in.
  • Programs that promote cultural exchange.
  • Safe and affordable programs.
  • Strengthening and empowering communities.
  • Authentic experiences for our participants.
  • Facilitating education.

INLEX was set founded by former Peace Corps staff in Guatemala in 2005 who wanted to provide flexible programs for volunteers in Central America. This flexibility allows our participants the option to commit for as long as they want in the area they are best suited to support; creating a positive impact and a rewarding experience. We do this because we believe in the principle that every volunteer can make a difference.

Many years and happy people later, we continue working with key partner projects to develop communities in the Latin American region.

48 reviews · rating4.6

Fabio Marsella rating5

2022 at Physiotherapy Support

Great experience with physiotherapy time in Guatemala. I spent one month in Guatemala. As Physical thererapist i worked in a physio clinic in Tecpàn, chimaltenango district. I can say that my expierience was incredibly great. The Family i live with was so human, kind and available. The people in ...
Meghan Baker rating4.4

2021 at Physiotherapy Support

I was in Guatemala for only two weeks, but managed to learn a lot in the physio clinic in Chaimaltengo ,the therapists were very patient and I was able to help treat quite a few patients. There was a lot of work while I was there. I stayed in the Antigua and had to commute everyday, while not a ...
Max Gierth rating4.8

2024 at Environmental Preservation

I stayed in Costa Rica for a rather short time but even in two weeks I had the chance to learn a lot and to dive a bit into tico culture. My work was dealing with butterflies, the rearing and handling of caterpillars and planting tasks for the host plants of the caterpillars. The work was very ...
Lowie rating5

2023 at Microfinance Internship

I worked at a company that specialises in constructing social housing. It's a family-owned business where the father is a lawyer, one son is an architect responsible for designing houses and overseeing construction sites, and the other son and daughter handle administrative tasks and interact with ...
Emmerson rating5

2023 at Environmental Preservation

i feel it could have been more environmental conservation, some times it just felt like i was helping with the tourism instead of the environment. the host family was wonderful and i made friends that i know will last a life time but for the actual position itself i struggled to find meaning and ...
Laura O'Grady rating5

2023 at Medical Clinic Supporter

I spent one month in Antigua with Inlex, working in a medical clinic in the mornings and undertaking Spanish lessons in the afternoons. Alex and Diego made sure I felt comfortable and integrated into the community and my host family from the very start, and continued to check in throughout my ...

Location

Americas > Central America > Guatemala > Antigua

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