There is a special interest in getting knowledge exchange on occupational physiotherapy. You will work with a group of 5 people that are working on this Project: Dolores, Martha, Marianela, Jessenya and Miguel. Their mission is to rehabilitate disabled people and thereby lessen their problems and prevent further disabilities. They are looking for physiotherapy students and graduated volunteers wanting to help people with several types of physical limitations.
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Where will I be volunteering?
You will be volunteering in Granada. It is the oldest colonial city founded in Central America. Granada is one of the most important cities in the region, not only for being the oldest but for being the best located. Along the narrow streets of this colonial city and outside its urban limits, there is plenty to explore.
What will I be doing?
You will assist in these activities:
- Direct care to patients; under supervision of our local staff
- Physiotherapy sessions to kids at a special education school
- Physiotherapy sessions at nursing homes
- Share experience with the Center for Physical Health
- Development of a proposal for Occupational Physiotherapy (only if the person is knowledgeable about the subject)
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate Spanish
However, you can still join this project if your Spanish does not meet the requirements, by taking our Spanish language course. - Must be 18 years or older.
- Students studying physiotherapy and are in the final year of their program
- Graduate students and professionals with experience
What will my schedule be like?
uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
Internet cafes in Barrio La Sabaneta give volunteers the opportunity to communicate with friends and family members. You will also be provided a local phone card for emergencies. You can also purchase international phone cards once you arrive in Nicaragua.
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Nicaragua and all it has to offer.
Great weekend trips include:
- Visit historical monuments in the colonial city of Granada
- Set up an excursion to visit one of the many factories that produce cigars, sweets and traditional golosinas
- Visit museums, local exhibitions or music venues
- Hike up volcano Mombacho
- Schedule a bike tour
- Program Name: Volunteer Nicaragua
- Project Name: Volunteer in an Occupational and Physiotherapy Clinic in Nicaragua
- Project Category: Care and Community
- Project Location: Granada
- Program Fee: A 4 week experience starts from $995; add $120 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation and debriefing
- A volunteer project
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- In-country coordination support
- 24/7 emergency hot line
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- Items not included: Flights, travel insurance, vaccinations, visa costs, personal expenses, and any other expense not listed above.
- Project Transport Arrangements: Transportation will vary based on the respective locations of the home stay family
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately $40 per week (does not include weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: 4-5 days per week; 4-7 hours per day (Minimum of 20 hours per week) EMPTY
- Language Requirement: Intermediate Spanish
- Accommodation Type: Home Stay
- Meals: 3 Meals Daily
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Fridays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum project length: 4 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 52 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 4
- Resume or CV required: No
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