Volunteer: Medical, Nursing + Dentistry Electives; online and in-person in Peru

Location

Talara, Peru

Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 6 months. Start Dates:
Project is on‑going, and you can join at any time, depending upon availability.

In‑person placement: from $1,466 USD for the first 2 weeks + $608 for each week thereafter.

Online placement: from $1,081 USD for the first 2 weeks + $415 for each week thereafter.

• Gain personal hands‑on experience working with a growing Peruvian NGO.
• Work in a local hospital alongside doctors and nurses, on their daily rounds.
• Live and work in a North Peru surfing hot‑spot.
• Ideal for those studying Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry.
• Flexible placement, tailored according to your interests and abilities.
• Enhance your CV and gain professional hands‑on experience in a rural medical post and a semi‑rural hospital in a developing country, having a real positive impact on the community.
• Bursary available to contribute toward the financial contribution required and to cover medical equipment to be bought for the community.
• Work alongside experienced and passionate people from a range of disciplines and backgrounds.
• Live and work in a surfing paradise in northern Peru, the land of endless summer.

This project is with a surfing‑inspired sustainable development non‑profit (NGO) driving the development of poor Peruvian coastal communities through a path of sustainability. We develop environmental, educational, infrastructure and socio‑economic projects working hand in hand with local communities and international interns. The precarious socioeconomic and environmental conditions of Lobitos and Talara mean the local population is exposed to a range of health problems.

There is a lack of public health awareness, and the medical post in Lobitos is not functioning to capacity while the hospital in Talara is understaffed. In order to mitigate these impacts, we have established a cooperative medical and dentistry volunteering programme alongside the Lobitos medical post and the Talara hospital.

You will help alongside doctors and nurses on their daily rounds, assist with medical post duties, and support delivery of healthcare services in the community.

Ideal candidates are studying Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry or related fields. No specific skills required beyond a willingness to learn and contribute.