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Psychologist Intern

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2 - 24 uker  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
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Høydepunkter

  • Help people from disadvantaged communities
  • Show your commitment with people in need
  • Boost your CV with international volunteer experience

Høydepunkter

  • Help people from disadvantaged communities
  • Show your commitment with people in need
  • Boost your CV with international volunteer experience
  • Explore a country that is famous for its rich biodiversity, amazing landscapes and interesting historic sights
  • Open your horizon while making a life changing experience
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    Spesielt egnet for

    Alder 18+
    Singler
    Par
    50+

    Om programmet

    Look outside the box, help disadvantaged people. This help is extremely important, especially in an environment of poverty, and often violence and addiction problems.

    While volunteering in this project you will definitively get out of your comfort zone. You will immerse yourself into another culture, into other realities. The volunteer work in Psychology takes takes place in Quito in a community of disadvantaged people. Volunteers support a non-profit ...

    Om programmet

    While volunteering in this project you will definitively get out of your comfort zone. You will immerse yourself into another culture, into other realities. The volunteer work in Psychology takes takes place in Quito in a community of disadvantaged people. Volunteers support a non-profit psychotherapeutic and psychiatric hospital. The staff takes care of people in a socially deprived area who are sorely in need of psychological attention but have no access to it - be it because there are no available offers or because the existing offers are to be paid for privately.

    This voluntary project offers you specialized knowledge in the fields of psychiatry and psychology. Interns who need to finish their medical internship can also apply for this volunteer role.

    The psychiatric hospital was established in 1970 in response to the demand for mental health services. The umbrella organization runs hospitals across several nations and is a part of a Catholic order. The clinic in Ecuador is housed in the former San Luis seminary, which is situated north of Quito.

    The efforts of this institution and the help of volunteers is extremely important, especially in an environment of poverty, a lack of prospects, a lack of education and often violence and addiction problems. 

    The hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient care. Certain patients require ongoing observation to guard against risky behavior and guarantee their security. About 200 beds total—80 for palliative care and 120 for psychiatric care—are available in the hospital for men, women, and children. There are about 500 employees working in different departments, including nurses, doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and housekeeping personnel. Every year, the hospital treats about 8,000 patients.

    Patients with pathologies like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are treated by the multidisciplinary team. The goal of the hospital is to ensure that each patient has complete well-being in their social, emotional, psychological, and individual environments.

    Typisk dag

    You can assist with different aspects of the daily operations of the hospital as a volunteer or intern. Individual qualifications are considered.
    Volunteers help with patient care, record-keeping, test-taking, report writing, material maintenance, patient waiting area supervision, appointment ...

    Typisk dag

    You can assist with different aspects of the daily operations of the hospital as a volunteer or intern. Individual qualifications are considered.
    Volunteers help with patient care, record-keeping, test-taking, report writing, material maintenance, patient waiting area supervision, appointment scheduling, and documentation. Additionally, volunteers are able to participate in therapy sessions with a licensed therapist present. Certain patients are unable to eat on their own. Along with helping with these duties, volunteers and interns also help with feeding, serving, watching over, and taking care of patients.

    After some time, volunteers with training or studies in psychology may also be able to work more independently, depending on their background and level of Spanish.

    Volunteers may work in different areas: 
    • Assisting during the treating
    • Writing reports and tests
    • Maintaining materials
    • Giving advice to patients in the waiting area
    • Making appointments
    • Completing documentation
    Maintaining a consistent workflow is crucial in hospitals. An orientation session is held for all volunteers and interns, during which the hospital's services, operations, policies, procedures, and protocols are described.

    The target audience for this volunteer opportunity includes psychology students, medical students, licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, and individuals with therapeutic training, among others.

    The hours of operation for interns and volunteers are 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Quito is located in the Andean highlands at an altitude of around 2850 meters. Therefore, despite its proximity to the equator, it is moderately warm all year round with an average temperature of around 13 °C. During the day, temperatures reach between 20 and 25 °C. There are rainy seasons from ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Quito is located in the Andean highlands at an altitude of around 2850 meters. Therefore, despite its proximity to the equator, it is moderately warm all year round with an average temperature of around 13 °C. During the day, temperatures reach between 20 and 25 °C. There are rainy seasons from September to November and from January to April. It then usually rains around noon and then the sun is shining again.

    Quito not only has a great location, right under the Pichincha volcano and a pleasant climate, but also cultural treasures: Built in the 16th century on the ruins of an ancient Inca city, Quito has the best preserved historical center in all of Latin America.

    For this reason, Quito was the first city in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Quito also offers a lively nightlife, pretty markets, interesting museums and theaters as well as various kinds of festivals at certain times.

    Outdoor fans will also get their money's worth on day trips to the surrounding Andean landscapes!

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For å bli med i programmet må du være minst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Det kan være unntak hvis du kan gi tillatelse fra dine foresatte eller hvis du er i følge med foreldrene dine.

    Språkferdigheter

    Du må snakke Spansk (middels nivå)

    Påkrevde dokumenter

    CV and Volunteer Questionnaire

    Nasjonalitetsbegrensninger

    Ingen restriksjoner. Hjelpende hender fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Tidsforpliktelse

    Din hjelpende hånd vil bli påkrevd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag

    Hva inngår

    Hva inngår

    Tjenester på stedet

    • Twin room in a Homestay (surcharge for single room US$ 35 / week)
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
    • Advice from our experienced staff
    • On-going support via WhatsApp, phone or mail
    • Elaboration of your application profile in Spanish
    • Your placement in the volunteer project
    • Pre-departure information
    • Packing list
    • Country handbook
    • Intercultural guide
    • Orientation upon arrival
    • On-site volunteer coordinator
    • 24/7 emergency number
    • Advice on travel insurance
    • Certificate of participation

    Overnatting

    An important part of our volunteer programs has always been to provide an intense glimpse into the culture of the host country. Therefore, our volunteers live in homestays. Living with a local hosts will allow you to experience the country in the most authentic way possible. You can immerse into local customs, taste typical meals, and experience the culture and traditions first-hand. You will quickly realize how much your Spanish skills improve each day. Our homestays are carefully screened and selected, and many hosts have years of experience with our international volunteers.

    You will be provided with a single room, while the bathroom can be private or shared. 

    Mat og drikke

    The volunteer program includes daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated but have to be informed to us in advance.

    Internettilgang

    God tilgang på prosjektstedet
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    Hva er IKKE inkludert?

    Hva er IKKE inkludert?

    Henting fra flyplassen på Mariscal Sucre International Airport

    Henting fra flyplassen er heller ikke inkludert i programavgiftene.

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste flyplassen er Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) i Quito. Vi hjelper deg med å finne billige flyreiser til Ecuador. FINN BILLIGE FLYREISER

    Reiseforsikring

    Å reise til utlandet er et eventyr, og det er alltid best å være forberedt. Plutselig sykdom eller skade, avbestilling eller tyveri – en reiseforsikring for Ecuador gir trygghet og er et pluss å ha. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vaksiner

    Hvis du har tenkt å jobbe frivillig i Ecuador bør du søke medisinsk råd før du starter din sosiale reise. Sjekk de nødvendige vaksinasjonene dine for Ecuador. VAKSINESJEKKER

    Detaljer ved ankomst

    The project is available year-round with flexible start and end dates.

    Note: A donation of 180 USD is required to be paid directly to the hospital.

    Tilgjengelighet
    Jan. Febr. Mars Apr. Mai Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Okt. Nov. Des.

    Programgebyrer

    $374 per uke 2 - 24 uker Alder 18 - 50+

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    Varighet

    2 - 24 uker

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