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Dental Care Volunteer Program
La Ceiba, Honduras
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Volunteer Activities |
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Assist dentists |
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Prepare and sterilize medical supplies |
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Help with routine maintenance and cleaning |
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Support the operational needs of the dental clinic |
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Visit public schools to educate children on oral hygiene |
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| Volunteer Program at a Glance |
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Start Dates:
Any Monday of the year.
Program Length:
Minimum: 2 weeks |
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Program Cost:
2 Weeks:
US $1,260
3 Weeks:
US $1,590
4 Weeks:
US $1,960
Each Additional Week:
US $430
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Cost includes:
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Airport pick-up |
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On-site orientation and city tour |
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In-Country supervision and coordination |
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Accommodation with a host family |
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3 meals per day, 7 days a week. |
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Volunteer donation to program |
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Free Internet access at the office |
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Schedule:
Volunteers typically work 4 hours a day from Monday to Friday. Work hours are in the morning or afternoon depending on the activities for the day. Volunteers have the rest of the day free. |
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Requirements:
Volunteers in the dental program must work or study in the field of dentistry. Volunteers must bring their licenses, medical certificates, or school documents as proof. |
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What Volunteers Can Do: |
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As a volunteer with our Dental Care Program in La Ceiba, Honduras, you will assist dental care professionals at a local hospital. Many poor families in Honduras don't have access to proper dental care, and local care providers lack funding and resources. Volunteers will help dentists by preparing and sterilizing supplies and contributing to the maintenance and cleaning of the facilities. Volunteers will also help to educate local children about oral hygiene. |
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Why Volunteer in Honduras? |
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Located in Central America between the Caribbean Sea the Pacific Ocean, Honduras offers beautiful beaches, dense rainforests, and impressive Mayan ruins for the adventurous traveller. However, Honduras is not without its problems, and its public health care system is one of the worst in Latin America. There are very few adequate hospitals, and most middle class families are unable to afford them.
Many people in Honduras do not seek or have access to regular dental care, and most dental clinics are under-funded. Volunteers in this program will provide much needed support to Honduran dentists as well as important oral hygiene education to local children. |
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Honduras Dental Care Program Goals: |
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The goal of the Honduras Dental Care Volunteer Program is to improve the quality of and access to dental care for poor families in Honduras. Volunteers will support this goal by helping with simple daily tasks in the dental clinics, assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of facilities, and educating the local population on the importance of dental hygiene. The dentists of the local community will be forever grateful for your help. |
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Airport Pickup and Orientation: |
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Volunteers are greeted at the La Ceiba airport by a staff member. All volunteers will attend an initial orientation that covers cultural do's and don'ts, living with a host family, Honduras customs and culture, La Ceiba city orientation, local tours and activities, money exchange, daily activities, and health issues. |
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Spanish Language Classes: |
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Volunteers that opt to take language lessons will study Spanish at our partner language school in Honduras. You will be placed according to your language level in a group of 4 or fewer students, learning conversational Spanish for 4 hours a day. |
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Transportation: |
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Airport pick-up is provided. Volunteers are responsible for transportation to and from the program site. |
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Accommodations: |
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Volunteers will stay with a local host family in a safe, upper-middle class neighborhood with a private room and bathroom. |
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Meals: |
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3 meals are served per day. |
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In-Country Support: |
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Volunteer coordinators will provide 24/7 support during your time in Honduras. Volunteers are also provided with a 24-hour cell phone number for emergencies. |
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Honduras Excursions: |
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Volunteers are encouraged to use their free time to participate in guided excursions at an additional cost. The following are some examples of activities volunteers can enjoy:
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Rafting on the Rio Cangrejal |
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This famous river offers some of the best white water rafting in Central America! |
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Hiking in the Pico Bonito National Park |
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Take an informative hike on unmarked trails through the dense Honduran jungle. |
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Cayos Cochinos Bay Island |
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This beautiful island forms part of the world's second largest barrier reef system. |
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Canopy zip-line tour |
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This is a fun and safe way to explore the flora and fauna of the rainforest's canopy layer! |
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Insurance for Volunteers: |
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BridgeVolunteers provides emergency travel insurance for participants. For more information, please read our Insurance page. |
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