Hands to Care

location
1 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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Highlights

  • Welcome to the First Public Health Center of Perú. At CESAPU, we believe that we can improve the health of the people by implementing interactive programs that generate healthy attitudes and behaviors
  • CESAPU is a pioneer center in the practice of public health that develops programs to promote physical, mental, and communal health in the village of Villa Los Angeles, Huanchaquito Peru.
  • "I definetly miss every single one of the staff members and the young children that inpacted extremly in my life. They made this trip worth it" - Yareli Rodriguez
  • Experiences beautiful sunsets every night at 6 pm in our project location and in on our neighboring beach! Also it is surrounded by humble and friendly neighbors and many loveable children
  • Peruvians are known for being warm and friendly people and they will want to teach you all about your culture and traditions!


Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Families
Groepen
50+
Rolstoelgebruikers

Over het programma

Volunteers needed from around the world for hands-on projects in our community public health center. It is not only for health careers. You can share your time & talents

Our projects are centered around making a positive impact. Your participation with HOP creates positive change and inspires students to continue making a difference with a deeper sense of global and public health. We are driven to provide a sustainable, positive impact, alongside our local project ...

Over het programma

Our projects are centered around making a positive impact. Your participation with HOP creates positive change and inspires students to continue making a difference with a deeper sense of global and public health. We are driven to provide a sustainable, positive impact, alongside our local project participants and our global partners.

As a HOP international volunteer you can participate as :

-a Global Health Intern supporting one of the CESAPU programs, ideal for MPH students to do their practicum, health professionals and students in health careers with passion in public health, community health, global health or primary care. Also, NO MAJOR or career path is mandatory to participate like an intern. We have opportunities for various disciplines. You can make a difference, just with the willingness to give back to a community in need.

As an intern you are expected to work at least 4 hours per day.

- Premed Program : It is a structured program for medical or pre medical students, includes medical lessons and workshops, rotations in health centers and clinics, local doctors shadowing. You will get an once in a lifetime experience learning the ins and outs of health care in Peru.

- We host Group mission trips! : Organize a class trip or a mission trip with friends or work colleagues. We have an extensive experience working with groups. We specifically need help in the following professions: Public Health, OB/GYN, Primary Care Physicians, Dentists, Pediatricians, Ultrasound technicians/ Radiologists, Nurses, among others.



Dagelijkse activiteiten

A typical day with Hands on Peru depending of the way of volunteering you are participating.

Hands to Care: You will be expected to be able to take height, weight, blood pressure, respiration rates, pulse, and clinical history. The volunteer will also be trained to do the following: glucose meter ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

A typical day with Hands on Peru depending of the way of volunteering you are participating.

Hands to Care: You will be expected to be able to take height, weight, blood pressure, respiration rates, pulse, and clinical history. The volunteer will also be trained to do the following: glucose meter tests for diabetes, auscultation exams, and potentially assist the nurses with vaccinations and other activities of primary care. Also we have opportunities to shadow doctors or health centers rotations to learn more about the local health system works.

Year Round Medical Volunteers in our Public Health program : You can participate in education, children care, women's empowerment, environmental interaction, sexual and reproductive health rights, nutrition and cooking class, mental health, community engagement, economic opportunities, among others.

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Activities
HOP programs specific activities for each session or type of volunteering. The activities are based on the time, the climate, the number of volunteers, and the possibility of the activity being available. The extra activities are basically into the premeds in special session included. And ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Activities
HOP programs specific activities for each session or type of volunteering. The activities are based on the time, the climate, the number of volunteers, and the possibility of the activity being available. The extra activities are basically into the premeds in special session included. And are activities that include tourism, leisure in the free time. It will be communicated to you during your orientation. The activities may include: tours of ancient Moche ruins such as Chan Chan and Huaca del Sol, sand boarding, surfing, salsa lessons, Marinera show (local typical dance), typical dinner out, etc.

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 Spaans (basis niveau)

Opleidingsvereisten

Health careers, education, marketing, engineers, pedagogues, sports, business administration, economics, idioms, fashion design and more op University is ideal but not mandatory niveau

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

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

Tijdsinzet

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

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Hands on Peru

What's Included in the Program Fee for Special 5 week group Sessions: "Hands to Care" or "Hands to Teach"
- Airport pick up/drop off from Trujillo airport
- Comfortable home-stay (WiFi, warm water, and other amenities)
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) included in your home stay
- All Educational, clinical & outreach volunteer experiences
- Transportation to the worksites and to the programmed activities.
- 5 cultural activities
- Hop volunteer t-shirt & other HOP merchandise
- 2 to 3 medical classes per week taught by health professionals
- 24+ hour support from volunteer coordinator
- All tools and equipment necessary for the health and education campaigns.

What's Included in the Program Fee for Global Health Intern, Graduate student in a health profession, and Healthcare Professionals
- Included Airport pick up/drop off from Trujillo airport
- Comfortable home-stay (WiFi, warm water, and other amenities)
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) included in your home stay
- Transportation to the worksites and to the programmed activities.
- 1 cultural activity per month
- Hop volunteer t-shirt
- Rotations in health clinics
- 24+ hour support from volunteer coordinator

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Trujillo Airport

All volunteers will be picked up at the airport by a HOP staff member or representative of HOP. We encourage volunteers to fly directly to the Trujillo/Huanchaco airport. This requires flying through Lima, and going through customs in Lima. If you are not able to fly into Trujillo due to delays, arrangements will be made for your safety and your lodging in Lima.

Please note: The process of Peruvian customs, baggage claim and baggage re-check in will take about 3 hours. Please plan accordingly.

Accomodatie

Volunteers live with a Peruvian family in Trujillo or Huanchaco. You get the opportunity to hear their experiences, enjoy their stories, and form a special bond with them. This is a great idea for those who prefer to be completely immersed in the Peruvian culture. Peruvians are known for being warm and friendly people and they will want to teach you all about your culture and traditions! From taking you to their favorite restaurant to buying local fruits and tamales from their favorite street vendor, you will get a truly authentic experience of what Peru is like from someone who has lived there all their life. The home stays in Trujillo are about a 45 minute micro ride (Trujillo’s main form of public transportation) to our CESAPU clinic. The Huanchaco home stays are 10 minutes from our clinic.

*Home stays differ in their degrees of luxury, as some families are wealthier than others and the living standards differ from city to city. All home stays have been reviewed by HOP staff and are clean and  comfortable with western-style toilets and showers. You may be sharing a room with another volunteer, or you may have your own room. Depending if other volunteers applied same time than you.

According to previous volunteers, the home stay experience is one of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences of their trip.

Eten & Drank

Meals:
Three meals per day are provided at the home stay. We work with our host families to accommodate each volunteer's dietary needs, but it is important to keep in mind that the same foods that you eat at home may not be readily available in Peru, and we encourage you to be flexible and take advantage of the opportunity to try homemade Peruvian cuisine. Peruvians are very passionate about their gastronomical tradition and are excited for you to try all of their favorite dishes.

*We will accommodate around dietary restrictions, vegans and vegetarians are welcome!

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Trujillo Airport (TRU) in Trujillo. 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

In CESAPU”. We offer exceptional experiences for people who seek a platform for social impact, giving them the opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of global health. This internship is designed for passionate, dedicated  individuals who are dedicated to projects for development, to help research, design, implement, evaluate, and assist one of our community programs.

GLOBAL HEALTH INTERN
 This opportunity is available year-round and dates are flexible to the schedule of the intern. Most interns are recent college graduates, between the ages of 21-29. But there is no age requirement or limit.

Interns will be encouraged to choose 1-3 of the CESAPU PROGRAMS, in which they will dedicate their time and effort. They will be expected to take a leadership position, and if necessary, help fundraise money if they want to implement a large-scale program. This program is ideal for MPH students to do their practicum. But also health professionals. We also have functions for people of other disciplines. They are expected to work at least 4 hours per day.

Duration: 1 month minimum is the ideal but we can adapt us to your availability.

Requirements: Intermediate/basic Spanish

*Price, Duration & Requirements are flexible for nurses, doctors, radiologists, and other health professionals.                                 

MISSION TRIPS

We have opportunities for graduate students and healthcare professionals and they have the opportunity to can pick their own dates.

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

Programmakosten

1 week (min. verblijf) 547€
3 weken 1.243€
5 weken 2.485€
12 weken (max. verblijf) 4.971€
Gemiddelde kosten 480€/week

Programmakosten

480€ per week 1 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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Duurtijd

1 - 12 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 Hands on Peru gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

Hands on Peru

Buitengewoon 4.9 rating (8 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 2013

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

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Gesproken talen: Engels, Spaans

Over de organisatie

We built a public health center that focuses on prevention, promotion & education of health.

Ontmoet je organisatie

    Hands on Peru is a nonprofit organization 501(c) 3 ; headquartered in Peru and US and co-founded by two global health advocates in 2013, as a response to the deep inequities in access to medical care and by the gaps caused by a weak state health system in the country.

    CESAPU (Centro de Salud Pública, or Center for Public Health) is the main project of HOP Hands on Peru and it is located in the district of Huanchaco, Province of Trujillo, Department of La Libertad. It is located between Trujillo City and Huanchaco Beach and easily accessible via public transportation. 90% of its inhabitants live in poverty, with no access to sewage & clean water, in what can be called a modern urban slum dwelling. It is located right next to Chan Chan, ancient Chimu ruins, and experiences beautiful sunsets every night at 6 pm. It is surrounded by humble and friendly neighbors and many loveable children! 

    HOP works to increase access to healthcare and essential health services for low-income communities. CESAPU primary care services like: medical consults, dental, ultrasound, nutrition, & physical therapy in the mornings.

    At CESAPU, we firmly believe that we can improve the health of the people of Huanchaco by implementing interactive programs that generate healthy attitudes and behaviors in order to improve social determinants of health and reduce risk factors for disease. Our afternoons include participatory programs in the afternoon like cooking class, knitting class, zumba class, tutoring, and surf class, so that individuals feel more engaged & empowered in their health. One of our most successful programs has been CHIMUK, #knittingabetterfuture, a brand of handknit alpaca products that employs over 20 women in a dignified & fulfilling way.

    Hands on Peru also works to train the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our international volunteer program allows the volunteer an opportunity to serve a needy community, and it also provides the volunteer with an incredibly culturally rich experience, one that can enhance their world view, teach them about the importance of public health and prevention.

    Health, well-being, and happiness is our primary focus. 

8 beoordelingen · rating4.9

Cassie Jones rating5

2019 at Hands to Care

Through HOP, I was able to shadow physicians in Peru, interact with people of their culture, receive valuable medical training and experiences, lead public health campaigns, and get an idea of what it would be like to practice medicine in developing countries! ...
Lea Parry rating4.4

2019 at Hands to Care

I spent a month working at the clinic as a full-time volunteer, living with a family at the centre of Trujillo. It was a very varied and interesting month. I learnt, along with a dozen expectant mothers, the key stages of child development whilst they waited for ultrasounds. I saw queues of people ...
Collin Simpson rating5

2018 at Hands to Care

Hands on Peru opened my eyes and helped solidify my passion. My time in Peru solidified my passion for the Spanish language and my desire to be a medical professional. My Hands on Peru (HOP) experience was the recipe for my ideal career. I’ve always wanted to provide medical care to individuals ...
Kayce Scinta rating5

2018 at Hands to Care

I first volunteered with HOP when I was a sophomore in college. I absolutely loved my summer in Peru. It was perfect blend of helping others and experiencing the culture of Peru. After returning home from my first visit to Peru in 2014, I become a Campus Coordinator for Hands on Peru. I helped ...
Montserrat Dorantes rating5

2018 at Hands to Care

Hands on Peru really impacted me for the best and taught me so many things about public health that I love but also impacted me to become more aware of my passion for helping others ...
Elizabeth Pedersen rating4.6

2017 at Hands to Care

I administered vaccines, shadowed doctors, assisted with dental screenings, performed health screenings, learned about surgical techniques, and got a well-rounded experience of Peruvian ...

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