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Trip | Volunteer in Peru
Volunteer Physiotherapy in Cusco, Peru
Cusco, Peru
Quick Facts
about this position
Working hours
none
Minimum age
from 18 years
Education
Physiotherapy skills
Language skills
Spanish basic knowledge
About this position
Overview: volunteer as physiotherapist in Peru
Especially during medical studies or medical training, it is advisable to complete a clinical internship or a final year abroad. Both are compulsory components of the study schedule and are a major part of the practical part of the study. There are many volunteer opportunities in South America, where students can perfectly connect their practical year with a volunteer work and a meaningful travel. One of the opportunities is becoming a medical volunteer in Peru. Volunteer works or internship in social fields such as education and medicine are especially vital for the development of medical programs in rural or remote areas in Peru. Most of the people in those areas rely on free medical care. This small private hospital is always looking for volunteers who want to offer their support and their medical skills in physiotherapy. The hospital has a room with special equipment for general physical therapy and a space for the treatment of children.What to expect
Description: volunteer as physiotherapist in Peru
The clinic has two different target groups. On the one hand, the staff offers free physiotherapy treatment to physically challenged children from children homes. On the other hand the treat people from the surrounding areas, who visit the clinic due to special physical concerns. These include both children and adults.
This Physiotherapy volunteer program is open to medical students or trainees who would like to gain experience in this area and at the same time want to become an important part of preventive health care for the disadvantaged people in Peru. It makes no differences if you are already a trained physiotherapist or you're still studying.
Depending on the skills and experiences, volunteers will mainly assist the physiotherapist during the courses, supervise the exercise of the patients and offer help wherever it is needed. Prior to your medical volunteer placement volunteers will be tested regarding their experiences and skills and will be assigned tasks.
Itinerary of your stay abroad
Volunteer abroad program
Start date of project
The volunteer projects run throughout the year. Therefore, we are open for your individual suggestion, which we are going to propose to our partner organisation.
Time of arrival
We recommend to arrange an arrival a few days prios to the start of the volunteer project. You can move in to your guest family up to 3 days before the official project start at no additional costs. You then have enough time to recover from the long flight, get to know your host family and make your first trips.
Arrival at the Airport
Arriving in a new country is always exciting. We want your arrival to be as relaxed as possible. One of the staff members of our partner organization will pick you up at the airport and bring you to your host family or your shared flat. He/she will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign with your name on it. If you cannot find a flight at the desired date, don’t worry. You can choose another one a few days earlier or later.
Orientation program
Within the first days of your arrival one of the team members of our partner organisation will pick you up and show you around. You will get to know the country and its people and you will be informed about Do’s and Dont’s. The program will be held with more volunteers at the same time. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know like-minded globetrotters. Your local contact person will provide you with further useful hints for a good starting point into a new lifestyle.
The project starts
On the first day of your project, you are usually accompanied by a member of our local partner who will answer all of your questions. The further project days your local contact person will always be available for you via phone if you have any concerns or issues to share with somebody.
Free time & weekend
The weekend is totally yours! You may ask your local contact person from our partner organisation about upcoming events, sights, shopping tips or other must see’s. On some days there will be field trips organized by our partner organization. We recommend you to join them as it is always fun to experience a new country with others.
Departure
You shall contact your local contact person a few days prior to your departure to inform about options for your airport drop-off. It will not be included in the services of the volunteer projects, but our expert will help you organize it.
Ready to get started?
Volunteer Physiotherapy in Cusco, Peru
Flexible dates
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Spanish basic knowledge
from
1180 EUR
Questions? We will help you!
Contact usYour accommodation
Accommodation volunteer abroad
You can either stay with a host family or live in a homeshare with other volunteers. Most of the accommodations provide electricity, toilets, bathrooms, phone, kitchen and dining room. If you prefer to stay with a host family, you will get an own room and usually 3 meals per day (breackfast, lunch, dinner) are covered. Become a part of the family and their everyday activities. You will get an insight into the culture and society and test and improve your language skills. All host families underwent a selection procedure to ensure quality and safety. Please make sure before registration which option will be covered by your selected volunteer work and state whether your want to stay in a host family or in a homeshare.Our Service
Service volunteer in Peru- what's in and what's not in
Services for your volunteer work abroad include the active support in the preparation of your entire stay abroad. The team of our partner organization in each country supports you, wherever you require it: What's included:- Placement in a volunteer project according to you demands
- Assisting visa application
- Information about cheap flights, travel insurances and other important travel documents
- Airport transportation with direct transfer to your accommodation
- Accommodation (host family or shared flat or apartment)
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- 20 hours Spanish course
- Organization of a rental car or scooter if demanded
- Orientation on site through a staff member
- Tips and information about freetime activities
- Prepaid SIM card for your phone
- Contact person during your stay abroad
- 24-hour emergency number
- Regular meetings with all volunteers or interns
- Certificate
- Visa
- Flights
- Insurance
Our local team
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Our local team
Your coordinator in Peru
This is Coen from Holland! Coen was a student in Cusco over 10 years ago and fell in love with the city. Today he is the manager of our partner agency in Peru. His colleagues describe him as friendly, open-minded, helpful and proactive. In his free time he likes to build furniture and to cook. Coen is very outgoing and enjoys chatting with students. He will be happy to welcome you personally.