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Medical Care and
HIV Outreach Volunteer Program
La Ceiba, Honduras
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Volunteer Activities |
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Assist with basic first aid |
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Participate in prevention workshops |
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Cooperate with the medical staff |
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Teach methodologies in prevention and disease control |
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Share and implement activities that improve the lives of infected people |
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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 of the programs |
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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 can be in the morning or in the afternoon depending day's schedule. Volunteers have the rest of their time free to explore. |
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Requirements:
This program requires an intermediate knowledge of Spanish, as the treatment is often personal and proper communication is an important aspect of humane treatment. |
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What Volunteers Can Do: |
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Medical Care:
Volunteers in the Medical Care program work in local clinics providing much needed support to doctors and nurses. Volunteer tasks may include patient observation, assisting with surgery, providing basic care for patients, checking blood pressure, distributing food, and working in the pharmacy.
HIV Outreach:
Volunteers in the HIV Outreach program will help with the treatment and prevention of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Honduras. Volunteer activities include educating the local community about prevention, designing and distributing complementary educational materials, working in the diagnosis and treatment of minor opportunistic infections and palliative care, referring patients to public or private sources of more sophisticated care, and helping to reduce the stigma of being HIV-positive by combating discrimination. |
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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.
To make matters worse, Honduras has recently experienced a rapid increase in HIV infections, accounting for nearly 60 percent of all cases reported in Central America. Roughly 80 percent of all reported cases are attributable to heterosexual transmission, and studies indicate that between 1 and 4 percent of pregnant women have been infected with the virus. |
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Honduras Medical Care Program Goals: |
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The goal of our Honduras Medical Care and HIV Outreach Volunteer Program is to provide quality medical service and preventative education to the people of La Ceiba, Honduras. Volunteers help accomplish this goal by providing direct support and patient care in local clinics, as well as by educating the local community and raising awareness about health, HIV prevention, and other important issues. Your hard work, patience, and understanding will not only help to provide essential health care, but will also provide hope and inspiration to many people in need. |
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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 neighbourhood 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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