Hospital in Southern Quito

About the Project

Comprised of a hospital, microcredit agency, a human rights center, and an after-school program for young street children, the project is hoping to reach out to the community’s poorest members.  By providing affordable and high quality health care services at its small hospital, the doctors are able to receive many patients that would not be able to visit the larger, more expensive hospitals in the city. Offering 22 services from emergency room care to a maternity ward, the hospital is equipped to handle a large volume.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Help is needed in all hospital departments.  Depending upon the level of Spanish, previous experiences and interest of the volunteer, he or she could help with intake and general patient exams or assisting with minor surgeries and emergency room traumas. This placement is ideal for medical students.

*Placements may be available in the microcredit agency, human rights center, or after-school program. Please check with CCI for details.

Location

The hospital is located in the southern part of Quito. All volunteers will be met at the airport in Quito.

Accommodations and Meals

Accommodation during the project is with a carefully screened host family located in Quito. All meals with your host family are included during your stay.

Requirements

Education and/or experience in medicine, health care preferred. An intermediate level of Spanish is required. Spanish lessons are available prior to the volunteer project in Quito for an additional fee.

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Feel free to contact us by phone toll free (in the U.S. only), 1-888-ABROAD-1 (888-227-6231).

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