Health Outreach Internships - Oaxaca

  Mexico

• Oaxaca: 
Oaxaca

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Starts every month of the year

Description: Work in a local health clinic, vaccinate children and take part in rural health outreach programs. Earn valuable hands on experience while working side by side with local doctors, immersed in a small community, performing meaningful development work, and exploring the cultural and natural beauty of Mexico.

The dual focus of development work and cultural immersion enables tremendous growth experiences for all program participants.

Programs are highly supported by an onsite staff team and welcoming community partners. ProWorld, founded in 1998, is a true leader in the fields of study abroad and international development.

Teams of ProWorld Project Coordinators work year round with our host communities assessing needs, thinking creatively, and setting long-term goals for sustainable development and volunteer projects. Programs start every month of the year. Enroll now!

Highlights: Real projects...real experience! Work side by side with local health care providers and community members during your Health Care Internship, stay with a local family, and learn Spanish!

Watch the moon rise over the cathedral, see the temples at Monte Alban, and experience the cultural richness of Oaxaca. Adventures combined with cultural excursions and productive volunteer work form a comprehensive and unique volunteer experience.

Qualifications: Participants must have basic medical training (first aid), intermediate Spanish skills, an adventurous spirit, a true desire to explore, and a willingness to help others.

Cost in US$: Please inquire

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: ProWorld volunteers are adventurous, enthusiastic, caring, sensible, humble, and curious individuals. Volunteers are expected to learn and grow while improving themselves and the communities in which ProWorld works.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-4

Scholarships are Available. Scholarships, fundraising support and bring-a-friend discounts are available.

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

ProWorld Service Corps's Mission Statement: The mission of ProWorld is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. ProWorld offers 2-26 week internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in Peru, Mexico, Belize, India, Thailand, Brazil and Ghana. All programs are based on hands-on, community-driven development projects. We believe that within every project decision and every community interaction there exists the opportunity for ProWorld staff and volunteers to strengthen our mission and practice our core values: commitment, integrity, vision, sustainability, compassion, and success.

Year Founded: 1998