Health Internship in Quito for Children with Cancer

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: multiple start dates year round

Description: The focus of the project is to help children who have cancer and need to receive medical treatment as spending time with children at a hospital in Quito. According to the World Health Organization, 70% of children with cancer have a chance of full recovery if they have access to modern medicine; however, in developing countries such as Ecuador, there is very little hope for children that come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The aim of this project is to help improve the situation of these children, whom are residing in Quito's only children's public hospital, by assisting the staff in the hospital, discussing the situation with parents, take care of or play with the children, and train the staff of the hospital if you have specialized knowledge to do so.

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Highlights: This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers wishing to gain experience in health sciences, medicine, psychology, sociology, social work, or nursing.

Qualifications: If you have experience or training on medical jobs, that will be helpful, but not necessary. What we need is your creativity, flexibility, willingness to help and, of course, your time. A love for children is essential, as is patience and empathy to both the children's situation and the restrictions placed on the project's team, by way of limited resources.

Resume and intermediate Spanish required.

Cost in US$: US$ 2115.00 for 6 weeks, US$ 245.00 for every week thereafter

Before you depart we offer:
- detailed information on your project and country
- fundraising advice and support
- visa instruction
- vaccination recommendations
- advice on health, safety & culture shock
- English teacher training course (TEFL)
- contact details to pass along to your family

When you arrive we provide:
- pick-up from the airport on the designated arrival date
- welcome orientation
- accommodation & food
- well-researched, quality placement
- support of in-country i-to-i team

You will always have:
- access to our emergency support team 24/7
- assistance of the global i-to-i staff
- guidance and advice from experienced i-to-i travelers

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range: 18-80

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and South African Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 300 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994