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Medical Outreach Volunteer
Empowering Volunteers to Expand Public Health Access
Summary:
Join International Volunteer HQ’s Medical Outreach program in Lima, Peru, and contribute to widening the reach of public health in vulnerable communities. This program offers hands-on medical experience, learning opportunities about healthcare systems, and the chance to provide vital services to those who struggle to access quality care.
Sponsor:
International Volunteer HQ
Location:
Lima, Peru
Fees:
Affordable fees starting from $315 for 1 week, inclusive of accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, orientation, and 24/7 support.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Qualified professionals and students at all levels of medical or nursing study.
- Intermediate level of Spanish.
- Basic knowledge of preventative healthcare.
- Experience with basic medical tasks such as taking blood pressure and testing glucose levels.
- Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with health promotion campaigns and medical campaigns in low-income communities.
- Conduct children’s health evaluations in local schools.
- Deliver health prevention talks.
- Perform basic preventive checkups in local markets.
- Support local government health campaigns.
- Take vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose levels.
- Conduct general checkups including measurements of weight, height, and BMI.
