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"When I decided to have an internship at the clinic in Peru, I did it to learn about the medical field. What I got out of the experience were life-long friends, colleagues and role models. I realized that I'd found a profession I was truly passionate about and i didn't want to leave that environment. I learned a lot not only from the doctors, but from the patients that came every day to seek our help. I learned a lot about myself as an individual and I'm lucky to have met such great people. The most amazing thing I experienced was assisting in three live births and the funny thing is that they were all girls! It was definitely an eye-opening experience and something almost unreal. I had a great time getting to know those people and they really made an impact on my life".
Diana - August 2008
Positions and start dates are limited.
To reserve your placement, click
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Eligibility:
* At least 18 years old
* Intermediate level of Spanish or be willing to take Spanish classes in Peru to reach an intermediate level before the internship placement.
* Eligible to receive a tourist visa to Peru
Location: Placements can be found throughout Peru
Length
of program: Minimum one month
Start
dates: Internship placements are available throughout the year.
What
you get:
Accommodations:
During your Spanish lessons and/or your internship placement, you will live with an Peruvian family. You will
be provided with 2-3 meals a day, and an invaluable insight
into the “real” Peru. You
may live in a host family by yourself or with a small group
of other volunteers. A handful of volunteer projects offer
on site living instead of homestay accommodations.
Visa Documentation:
Most tourist visas are valid for up to 3 months.
If you are interested in a longer program, we will assist
you in applying for a visa extension. We recommend checking
with your local Ecuadorian consulate for the most up to date
visa information.
Language Classes:
Optional language classes are available in either
Lima or Cusco. Language classes are a great way
to be introduced to a new country and improve your Spanish skills.
Classes are held prior to starting your internship and can be in small groups or
one-on-one sessions with a personal tutor. Classes are 20 hours
per week (4 hours/day) for an additional USD$400/week and include
homestay accommodations and meals. These classes are highly recommended,
especially if you are not intermediate or have not practiced your
Spanish recently.
Internship placements:
We have internship placements throughout Peru. Below is a brief
sample of the kinds of placements we offer. If you are interested
in working in an area you don’t see below, please consult
your AIDE coordinator. We do our best to accommodate
all requests.
Health and Medicine
Preference will be given to participants that have some experience in a medical environment or relevant coursework.
Clinical Medicine
Location: Cusco
Description of project and duties:
Participants with previous medical experience or relevant course studies are eligible to be placed in one of the larger hospitals in the Cusco area. This hospital is equipped with modern facilities and has doctors with many specializations. Interns can work in a variety of different departments.
Rural Health Care and Dentistry
Location: Cusco
Description of project and duties:
The internship is located in a small clinic in the Sacred Valley, near Cusco. The clinic has two operating rooms, four consultation rooms, dental and gynecological care, a lab, pharmacy, and a birthing center. Interns will work alongside the doctors, dentists and nurses as they care for the patients. Since it is a small clinic, interns will be exposed to many different sides of medicine and dentistry.
Clinical Medicine
Location: Lima
Description of project and duties:
The main responsibility of the health center is to provide medical assistance to all community members, regardless of socioeconomic conditions. The clinic has a laboratory, pharmacy, gynecologist, newborn nursery, dental care, and an emergency room for minor surgeries and childbirth. Interns will assist the doctors and nurses as well as provide primary health care information directly to patients and families.
Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
Location: Lima
Description of project and duties:
The physical therapy center is dedicated to the rehabilitation of children who have cerebral palsy, autism, Down Syndrome, and other physical and mental disabilities.
Interns will assist the staff with the children’s physical therapy. There are opportunities to work with the center’s psychologist or in the small special education school. The center also has an area dedicated to the rehabilitation of adults.
Community Development
Indigenous Development
Location: Cusco
Description of project and duties:
This organization's mission is to assist the cultural and economic development of the indigenous Andean population in and around Cusco. They concentrate on sustainable development, education, and cultural preservation. This is a non-profit, non-governmental entity created by a group of specialists with backgrounds in sustainable development, anthropology, economics, sociology, and human rights. The main focuses/goals are education, cultural history, psychology and women’s rights and development, and indigenous groups. Interns will work as fundraising coordinators, assist with administrative tasks associated with managing a non-profit, and work directly with some of the local project initiatives.
Psychology and Women’s Rights
Location: Cusco
Description of project and duties:
Interns will take part in unique projects at a women’s refuge in Cusco. The refuge offers women in the local community access to group activities, a community kitchen, legal and psychological assistance, space to sell their handmade crafts, and information on domestic violence and spousal rights. Depending on their skills and preferences, interns may assist with workshops and fundraising efforts, as well as to help create and coordinate new projects for women at the refuge.
Education
Teacher’s Assistant
Locations: Lima and Cusco
Description of project and duties:
Many public schools in Peru are over-crowded and under-staffed. Schools are looking for interns to help with classroom activities at the elementary and high school levels. Interns will be assisting teachers with regular lessons (math, art, music, Spanish) but are encouraged to bring a special interest or skill to the classroom.
We also work with an alternative school that encourages learning through music. Anyone with musical talent or even just an interest in music would be a welcome addition to the staff at this school.
Sports and Recreation Coach
Locations: Lima and Cusco
Description of project and duties:
Due to a lack of resources, many schools in Peru do not offer organized sports programs. AIDE works with several schools that are interested in having people come to serve as coaches and athletic motivators for their students.
Any athletic interest is encouraged, but soccer is the most popular sport in Peru, and there is a great interest in soccer coaches. Men and women are both encouraged to participate in this program.
Environmental Studies / Ecology and Conservation
Amazon Rainforest Conservation
Interns will be placed at the largest national park in Peru, which, due to its topographical range, has one of highest levels of biodiversity of any park in the world. Interns will assist with the protection and maintenance of the park, and work with local organizations to raise consciousness about Amazon rainforest conservation. Depending on their skills and experience, interns may choose work such as opening paths, trail maintenance, organic plantation and cultivation, monitoring and reintroduction of endemic animals, monitoring and inventory of flora (photograph registration), environmental education for native and local children (teaching basic English, art, music, sports, and others), inventory of plants with medicinal qualities, and reforestation.
Summary:
* Pre-departure orientation
* Guaranteed internship placement
* Visa assistance (if needed)
* Travel medical insurance
* Airport pickup
* Transfer to your accommodations
* Arrival orientation
* Accommodations and meals
* Full-time local representative in Peru
* 24/7 personal support
* Certificate of completion (upon request)
Price:
AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations contributed
in excess of the fair market value of services you receive
from AIDE may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser.
1 month: USD$
2,000
2 months: USD$
2,600
3 months: USD$ 3,200
Additional Week(s):
USD$ 150
Language Classes
Fees
1 week: USD$ 400
2 weeks: USD$ 800
3 weeks: USD$ 1,200
Prices are subject to changes. Prices do
not include airfare, visa fees and personal expenses.
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