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Ecuador Medical Volunteers

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2 - 12 semanas  ·  Idade 18 - 50+

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Projeto com a mais alta qualidade. Este projeto oferece a mais alta qualidade, estabelecendo padrões muito acima da média.

Destaques

  • 80% of PMGY volunteers are 18-22 years old
  • Rotate across departments weekly observing medical professionals
  • Learn about the healthcare system in one of Quito’s biggest public hospitals
  • Enjoy the local culture with salsa classes & Ecuadorian cuisine classes
  • Amazing travel opportunities to the Galapagos islands & Amazon jungle

Especialmente adequado para

Idade 18+
Solteiros
Grupos

Sobre o programa

As a medical student, witness a healthcare system unlike your own. A new insight into traditional beliefs will leave you amazed and cultured.

As an Ecuador medical volunteer, you will gain first-hand insight and exposure to the Ecuadorian healthcare system. Not only this, PMGY’s Ecuador volunteer programs provide a great foundation to improve your Spanish. Delve deeper into the traditional healing beliefs of the local people. Focus your ...

Sobre o programa

As an Ecuador medical volunteer, you will gain first-hand insight and exposure to the Ecuadorian healthcare system. Not only this, PMGY’s Ecuador volunteer programs provide a great foundation to improve your Spanish. Delve deeper into the traditional healing beliefs of the local people. Focus your time and energy on specific departments at the hospital as a medical volunteer.

BACKGROUND TO THE MEDICAL PROGRAM

In the late 1990s, Ecuador suffered from an extremely weak government with one of the worst financial systems in South America. The healthcare provided was that of the Middle Ages. For the reason that healthcare costs could never be met by the average monthly salary. Furthermore, unemployment was at over 10% of the population and 20% of people were living in poverty. The system was failing and people were faced with little to no solution.

In 2000 Rafael Correa took office. During his early years, although hit with crisis after crisis, he established one of the strongest healthcare systems on the continent. At the beginning of his time, there were few hospitals and medical care providers in the city. So much so, that the patients were receiving a level of care similar to the standard of a rural clinic.

Due to these measures, Correa invested over 2,000 million USD into the healthcare budget. As a result, 18 new hospitals in major cities were commissioned. Furthermore, 250 healthcare centres and health clinics were built in rural villages nationwide.

Since these changes, locals describe all care to be equal across the country. Whether they visit a rural village clinic or a major hospital in the city of Quito, consistency in care was achieved. The care will be of nearly the same quality with only a difference in the availability of specialists in the small facilities.

Changes to the healthcare system are also reflected in the levels of coverage. The system is broken down into four parts; private, public, social care and no coverage. Those with private care are the working class; this care is provided under a purchased insurance plan. In addition to the private system, there is the Social Care system. Such a system is similar to the Social Security system of the United States.

This system applies to citizens who have applied portions of their income to the government care plan. Consequently, they are provided with coverage allowance for healthcare. The public system is free to everyone who has been denied care. In most cases, this is for those with a terminal illness, over the age of 60, under the age of 10 and impoverished.

Volunteer opportunities in Ecuador provided by PMGY will provide you with a platform. Such a platform allows for valuable exposure to medicine and healthcare projects within a new culture. For the reason that many of the facilities, procedures and operations you observe will be completely new to you.

More specifically, they will be completely different from how things are done in your home country. As an Ecuador medical volunteer, you will need to schedule your time and skills effectively to make the most out of your project time. This is to ensure you can maximise your exposure and learning opportunities at the project.

Should medical volunteers in Ecuador wish to consider alternative or additional projects, our medical volunteer projects in India is recognised as our leading medical volunteer opportunity. For the reason that volunteers receive high exposure and involvement across a range of placement and project settings.

MEDICAL VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT EXAMPLE

Hospital Enrique Garces - PMGY medical volunteers in Ecuador apply their time in a public hospital in Quito. The project is at Hospital Enrique Garces. This is one of the few care centres offering free healthcare for people in and around the capital. This is one of the biggest public hospitals in Quito. The hospital provides volunteers with the opportunity to join in 8 different wards. Such wards include:

Internal Medicine (specialty departments), Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Trauma, Out-Patient, Surgery Consult Department.

The hospital is very happy to have university students and medical volunteers, but they take the position quite seriously. Volunteers on this project are not required to have any medical education. However, volunteers are advised to have some form of volunteer work experience. Examples of this can include in a community care setting or clinical volunteering hours.

The project does accept school leavers with no experience looking to enter the medical field. However, such participants should be prepared with questions and learning objectives for the doctors and nurses. Furthermore, such volunteers should adopt a positive attitude to gain what they can from the program.

The minimum time in any department will be 2 weeks. The ward will be assigned based on your level of Spanish. The recommended time for this medical project is 4+ weeks to properly apply yourself in the listed departments. When assigned to a department, on the first day you will meet and be introduced to the head of that department.

Medical students are advised to note that all of the staff at the hospital typically only speak in Spanish. Thus, they have little to no English. So volunteers will need to have a good level of Spanish to communicate efficiently with the local staff. Otherwise, volunteers will incur a high language barrier and thus a frustrating learning experience.

Volunteers will join the program Monday-Friday. The project will begin at 7:30am each day to ensure you get a busy morning. The average time on the project will be 5 hours finishing in the early afternoon or time off requested completion. An example of a day on the paediatric ward could be as follows:

• 7:30am-8:30am - Report to the paediatric ward. Observe inpatient rounds with a nurse for medication, consultation and viewing.

• 9am-9:30am - Observe injections for children in need of updated vaccine charting.

• 9:30am-10:30am - Assist care provider by engaging children in games or play while they provide necessary treatment for external wounds, infections or therapy due to disabilities.

• 10:30am-11am - Break time.

• 11am-12pm - Shadow doctor during rounds providing consultation and admission to the hospital.

• 12pm-12:30pm - Assist care providers with counsel and care planning with family for patient discharge plan.

While volunteering in Ecuador you may encounter a variety of illnesses. Examples include acute respiratory infection, diarrhetic diseases, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, depression, malnutrition, physical abuse and altitude sickness. As this is a facility for those with low income or unemployment the severity of illness will vary. This hospital provides care to those within the city and also the surrounding rural developments.

As a medical volunteer, you may encounter indigenous people who rely on holistic methods of care. The belief of the Incan people is to be one with Mother Earth and live a balanced life. The use of Western medications or treatments doesn’t meet that of their traditional belief system.

At times you may encounter people who have received many holistic treatments. These are people traditionally from a more rural or indigenous area. They are brought to the hospital in a severe state and in desperate need of antibiotics and other medications. The hospital system, in general, is centred around prescriptions of Western medications for treatments.

STUDENT ELECTIVE OPPORTUNITIES

We are able to provide specialist elective placements for students in Ecuador. Students looking to enjoy a unique overseas elective experience can do so with PMGY. Learn directly from health professionals in medical settings like no other. As an Ecuador medical volunteer, you can specify during the online application process which clinical elective you wish to undertake. More specifically, highlight your elective experience in the 'Special Requirements' section of the online application. The PMGY Ecuador team will then have everything planned and in place for your elective in Ecuador.

Medical - Head to South America to hone in on your clinical skills while on your medical elective. Witness a healthcare system unlike your own as you encounter a new insight into traditional beliefs. Choose to specialise your time across some of the 8 wards that the public hospital is home to. Work alongside the heads of each department during inpatient rounds, assist care providers where possible and shadow consultations regularly. Staff typically speak very little English, so it is advised to have a good level of Spanish to communicate effectively.

Nursing - Spend your nursing elective in Ecuador at one of the largest public hospitals in Quito. Get exposure to all branches of nursing as you buddy up with local nurses. You will rotate across a range of hospital wards on a weekly basis to delve deeper into Ecuador’s healthcare system. Depending on your level of Spanish, you may be able to support nurses with counselling programs. This can extend to helping local doctors issue care plans. Learn about holistic treatments as healthcare staff treat people that come from the indigenous areas.

OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER AS A MEDICAL VOLUNTEER IN ECUADOR

Spanish Requirements - For the medical program in Ecuador, we strongly recommend you speak a conversational level of Spanish as communication is essential to a productive experience at the project. We find that the ability to speak a good level of the Spanish language and a passion to learn more will greatly enhance your overall experience. This is because English is not spoken at the hospital and therefore our programs should be viewed as a broader language immersion experience. If you do not speak a conversational level of Spanish then you will find it very difficult to communicate with healthcare professionals at the project. As a result, this could result in a very unproductive and frustrating experience for you.

PMGY also offer Online Spanish Lessons that you can take before your trip. The lessons provide you with the opportunity to receive one-on-one classes from a trained Spanish teacher. Classes are held via Zoom and can be worked around your schedule back in your home country.

We also offer a learn Spanish in Ecuador program which you can take part in prior to your volunteer placement. This provides you with 20 hours-per-week of group Spanish lessons. Both of these options can be added during our online application process. They are highly recommended if you want to make the most of your volunteer placement.

Once you are in-country then you are also able to organise additional Spanish lessons directly with our local team. Volunteer feedback suggests that it can often be tiring to complete Spanish lessons at the same time as your volunteer programs in Ecuador. Consequently, we generally recommend extending your Language Immersion Program.

University Students Only - Volunteers are advised to note that the hospital/clinics will not permit applicants who are not studying medicine, healthcare sciences or nursing at university. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions to this rule.

Project Requirements - Volunteers are advised to bring with them 2 or 3 ID photos for their hospital ID. You will receive the ID on your first day. This will allow more openings for participants in terms of greater department availability and entry openings. Volunteers, in general, will need to register sign in and sign out at the hospital department each day they attend.

Please be aware that care provisions may not meet the autonomy or standards of your home country. In South America, volunteers may encounter situations where family members have been victims of domestic violence. This can extend to other forms of physical assault. We ask that those on this program keep an open mind. More specifically, be prepared for different experiences than what you may encounter within medical studies at home.

Hands-On Involvement - Your level of involvement at the medical volunteer projects is dictated by a range of factors. First of all your medical experience, but also the duration of program and willingness to get involved. The medical staff are accountable for you whilst you’re under their supervision. Ultimately, it is completely up to them if you are permitted and want to get involved in hands-on procedures.

Previous PMGY Ecuador medical volunteer participants have been given the chance to administer IV injections, dress wounds etc. However, please note we can never guarantee or promote hands-on involvement regardless of medical experience or background.

Generally speaking those with little or no medical experience assume a largely observational role. If you are studying a medically related degree, then you should have more opportunity to undertake some more basic hands-on involvement. However, to reiterate we can never guarantee or endorse hands-on experience should you choose to get hands-on. Such a decision ultimately lies with the medical staff.

Trained Professionals - Please note this program is not suitable for trained professionals who are looking to practise overseas. This opportunity is only suitable for school leavers & medical students looking to go into the medical or nursing field and wish to learn about a healthcare system overseas.

Weekends - Your project work in Ecuador runs from Monday-Friday and weekends are free. You are welcome to relax and hang out at the volunteer accommodation but most participants will use this time to travel and explore the country. As a result, you can check out our Ecuador Weekend Travel Guide for top tips on how to spend your weekend.




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YOUR VOLUNTEER ROLE & TYPICAL WORK DAY

International volunteers will spend most of their time observing on the wards assisted by nurses and doctors. In some cases, they will be asked to assist in engaging small children with activities while they receive treatment. There is a chance if volunteers ...

Dia típico

YOUR VOLUNTEER ROLE & TYPICAL WORK DAY

International volunteers will spend most of their time observing on the wards assisted by nurses and doctors. In some cases, they will be asked to assist in engaging small children with activities while they receive treatment. There is a chance if volunteers speak Spanish to get involved with counselling. This can extend to helping local doctors with care plans for families with patients in the hospital.

In general, your medical volunteer work in Ecuador will be Monday–Friday. The project will begin at 7:30am each day. This is to ensure you get a busy morning and can help the medical staff out appropriately. The average time on the volunteer programs abroad will be 3-5 hours finishing in the early afternoon.

You will be required to take a 45 minute bus ride to reach the medical project. The bus stop is located nearby to the volunteer accommodation. Furthermore, the local team will assist you in learning the routes to your volunteer project. As a result, you will be acquainted with how to get to and from your volunteer project. Alternatively, volunteers may opt to take an Uber to get to the project. Whilst more convenient, volunteers should expect to pay considerably more to get to and from the project if opting for this form of transport.


Actividades em tempo livre

PMGY volunteer in Ecuador participants are based in Quito, the country’s capital located in the Andes Mountains. This major city is home to nearly 3 million people, but with its quaint atmosphere resting in the mountain tops you will find yourself in the majestic views of city life, wilderness ...

Actividades em tempo livre

PMGY volunteer in Ecuador participants are based in Quito, the country’s capital located in the Andes Mountains. This major city is home to nearly 3 million people, but with its quaint atmosphere resting in the mountain tops you will find yourself in the majestic views of city life, wilderness and history.

Quito is a uniquely, centralized location to live and work in. In this famous city, you can find yourself at a prime spot to visit the earth’s equator, hike to Cotopaxi Volcano, enjoy panoramic views from the Teleférico, buy souvenirs at the Artesian Market, board the train to the amazon, take a flight to the Galapagos Islands for a long weekend or enjoy a quiet afternoon at Zazu restaurant for a delicious meal.

Our participants are situated in a great location to explore the local sites and also travel further afield.

Quito is the world’s most ‘historic’ city. As you venture down the cobblestone roads you can be sure that the same buildings ahead of you were there centuries ago. This enchanted city is the perfect introduction to Latin culture with its mixture of Indigenous and European traditions. Art and nature clearly play a large part in the beliefs of this beautiful location; wait until you walk the streets and encounter the endless murals, statues and works-of-art waiting for purchase in shop after shop.


Requisitos

Requisitos

Idade mínima: 18 anos

Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 18 anos de idade na data de início do programa. Poderá haver excepções se puder fornecer a permissão do(s) seu(s) tutor(es) legal(ais) ou se estiver acompanhado pelos seus pais.

Habilidades linguísticas

Precisa de falar Inglês (nível intermédio) ou Esloveno (nível intermédio)

Verificação dos antecedentes criminais

necessário

Restrições de Nacionalidade

Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

Outras Competências

You should be physically fit, as volunteering overseas can be quite strenuous. If you have any medical/mental health conditions that may affect your participation overseas then these must be declared to us during your online application. While the programmes only require you to speak an intermediate level of Spanish, we find that the ability to speak a high level of Spanish will greatly enhance your overall experience.

Compromisso de tempo

A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira e Sexta-feira de 08:00 - 13:00

Serviços incluídos

Serviços incluídos

Serviços por Plan My Gap Year

  • Accommodation 
  • Airport Pick Up & Drop Off
  • In-Country Orientation
  • 24 Hour Support

Recepção no aeroporto em Mariscal Sucre International Airport

You should arrive into Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito (airport code UIO) on the Sunday. The airport pickup is available 24 hours. 

On arrival a member of our local team, or an appointed driver, will be at the airport waiting for you holding a name sign. They will drive you straight to the volunteer accommodation in central Quito where our program is based. Here you can relax and settle in to your living environment. This journey takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on traffic.

Alojamento

Homestay

During your time on the Ecuador volunteer programs, you will live in our homestay family accommodation. The accommodation is basic but comfortable and located in the city of Quito. You’ll be living with local families who will guide you in Quito. Furthermore, they will help to improve your knowledge of the Spanish Language! It is important to note that the homestay families will usually speak no English at all.

The host families are located in or just outside of central Quito. They are all within 30 minutes bus of your volunteer work in Ecuador. Each room has single beds, up to 3 people per room (same-sex rooms only). Participants are provided with bed linen and cupboard space to store clothes and accessories.

Bathrooms are shared. Each bathroom has a shower and western style toilet. The house has Wi-Fi and a communal area for participants to hang out with their host families. There is also a kitchen with a refrigerator to store any items you need to keep chilled. However, please ask the host family for some fridge space out of respect in advance.

The families of the homestay normally have a separate area within the house for their family, yet they love to interact with participants. Therefore they will be excited to hear about your days and experiences in Ecuador. Above all, the host family set-up ensures you have round the clock support and security. In addition, you will get the chance to improve your Spanish language skills.

Your host family location is usually linked to your volunteer in Ecuador project location. For the reason that it allows for more practical logistics to get to and from the project. Therefore, should you have requirements to be in the same accommodation as another PMGY application then be sure to highlight this on your online application.

Alimentos e Bebidas

MEALS

During your volunteer trip to Ecuador, meals are not included within your Program Fee. There is a very popular option to pay 70 USD per week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Your host family will provide you with three freshly prepared meals per day (Mon-Sun). Most meals are traditional Ecuadorian dishes and vegetarian options are always available. The payments are made locally, upon arrival for the duration of your stay.

 

Please note this is a one off cost and it is not possible for volunteers to arrange on a “per meal basis”. It is also important to stress that this fee does not included additional snacks or drinks outside of meals times.

 

If you would prefer to arrange your own meals then the homestay will be equipped with a kitchen including all the appliances and items needed. You will need to purchase all your own ingredients in order to prepare your meals. This is a less popular option as it ends up costing you more and its often a hassle to arrange a meal just for you.

 

The homestay is located in a great area. This hip spot has small food markets and large convenience stores. If you have any questions about the kitchen or where to buy items the local team is always on hand to help.

Acesso à Internet

Bom acesso no local do projecto

O que NÃO está incluído?

O que NÃO está incluído?

Bilhetes de avião

O aeroporto mais próximo é Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) em Quito. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para Equador. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

Seguro de viagem

Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para Equador proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

Vacinas

Se pretende ser voluntário em Equador deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para Equador. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

Detalhes à chegada

This program starts on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month
Disponibilidade
Jan Feb Março Abril Maio Jun Jul Ago Set Out Nov Dez

Preços do programa

2 semanas (estadia min.) 921€
3 semanas 1.056€
4 semanas 1.190€
6 semanas 1.459€
8 semanas 1.729€
10 semanas 1.998€
12 semanas (estadia máx.) 2.267€
Preços médios 324€/semana

Preços do programa

324€ por semana 2 - 12 semanas Idade 18 - 50+

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Duração

2 - 12 semanas

Depósito

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Pagamento final

O teu pagamento final será acordado com Plan My Gap Year durante o processo de candidatura. As soluções comuns são ou através de transferência bancária ou pagamento em dinheiro no local do projecto.


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Plan My Gap Year

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Sobre o projecto

Plan My Gap Year is an award-winning international volunteer placement organisation based in the UK.

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Plan My Gap Year is an award-winning international volunteer placement organisation based in the UK. We provide safe, affordable, need-driven volunteer programmes from 1 to 24 weeks in 11 countries worldwide.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US…

Founded by volunteers for volunteers, Plan My Gap Year works with local communities in the developing world towards long-term sustainable goals. We know there is no better way to travel and make a positive impact on the world.

We work extremely hard to ensure that our opportunities are affordable for everyone who wants to make a difference. So fees are 100% transparent, something our volunteers really appreciate.

Plan My Gap Year structured programmes create the perfect platform for you to see the world, meet like-minded people and engage in meaningful volunteer work. We have teams in the UK and in our host destinations who will support you 24/7 throughout your time with us. Furthermore, every project on our network is regularly risk-assessed by our UK team to ensure our set up is safe and that our volunteers are making a positive impact.

There is also a great social element to our programmes. Plan My Gap Year puts you in touch with all your fellow volunteers via Facebook before you set off. Our projects receive volunteers from around the world throughout the year, so even if you’re travelling solo, you’re going to meet heaps of people along the way. Plus you’ll have plenty of opportunity to travel the country with your newfound travel buddies – it’s all part of the PMGY experience!

So if you’re thinking of doing something a bit different on your next trip abroad, then why not drop us a line and find out what extraordinary things you could be doing.

AFFORDABLE & TRANSPARENT FEES

Our aim is to make our programmes accessible to motivated travellers irrespective of their financial capacity. Plan My Gap Year focuses on providing the core requirements of a volunteer programme: safety, structure and sustainability.

We are 100% transparent with our fees. That way you know exactly how much of your money goes towards the local community.

Compared to the large majority of volunteer organisations out there, even most charities and not-for-profits, PMGY’s opportunities are significantly cheaper. Furthermore, as our reviews will testify, our support service and structured programmes are second to none.

SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT

Your safety is our top priority. All of Plan My Gap Years' programmes have been personally inspected and vetted by the PMGY team – which is not an industry standard by any means. We carry out independent risk assessments on an annual basis and our local teams constantly review the safety precautions we implement. This includes regular staff and safety appraisals.

 Our local teams are made up of highly experienced volunteer coordinators. They have hosted international volunteers for many years and are prepared to react in the unlikely event of an emergency. Whatever the problem, big or small, our local teams are available around the clock.

As part of our commitment to your safety, we keep in constant communication with local embassies and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office to ensure we can identify potentially dangerous situations and act upon them immediately. Our UK team are available 24/7 to assist volunteers and their families.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

We support our volunteers every step of the way. Before you go we will provide you with a detailed Volunteer Handbook, which will guide you through how to prepare for your trip. This Handbook contains literally everything you need to know – from what to pack, to how to obtain a visa, to local language guides.

Our experienced UK team are always available to provide assistance. Plan My Gap Year is always available to answer our questions and support you in anyway we can. 

On arrival, a member of our in-country team will collect you from the airport and help you settle in. Your orientation course will teach you everything you need to know about the country, how to stay safe and what to expect from your upcoming volunteer experience. 

Our local team are on-call 24/7. Whether you’ve lost your passport or just want some help in planning a weekend trip, our friendly in-country coordinators provide that safety net to ensure you are well looked after.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

Plan My Gap Years' responsibility is not limited to our travellers but also the projects we support. That is why all our volunteers must provide a Criminal Background Check before they travel.

It is essential that our projects are need-driven and sustainable. We work closely with our local partners to ensure that our volunteers are contributing to bring about long-term development.

PERSONAL TOUCH

We really know our programmes. Our UK team have stayed in the accommodation, volunteered at the projects and met the volunteers. We carefully assess each application we receive so that your personality and skills are suited to the project. Whatever your query, you can feel assured that you will be speaking to someone who can tell you exactly what to expect.

HAVING FUN

One of the best aspects of volunteering is meeting some amazing like-minded people. We place over 2,000 volunteers every year so wherever and whenever you go, you have the peace of mind in knowing you will be living and working alongside other PMGY volunteers. In many of our destinations, we run our own Volunteer House accommodation, which ensures all volunteers live together, and therefore guaranteeing a strong social element. In addition, our local team are always there to help you plan any independent travel or give you some tips for what to do at the weekend.

1433 revisões · rating4.9

Laura Perez rating5

2024 at Ecuador Medical Volunteers

It was a great experience. I think the BEST was the local team (exceptional at solving problems and addresing your concerns) and the volunteers you meet. The only thing I would suggest is updating a bit the handbook for instance to mention that in the medical project beside the medical scrubs you ...
Tudor Lungu rating5

2023 at Ecuador Medical Volunteers

The program was really nice and I volunteered in the traumatology and orthopedics department where I was actually able to do hands-on work. My host, Monika, was also amazing and helped me a lot. Great ...
Aubrey Gibson rating5

2021 at Ecuador Medical Volunteers

I had an amazing experience participating in a twelve-week medical volunteer program in Quito, Ecuador. I lived with a host family and was fully immersed in the language and culture of Ecuador. In the hospital, I had the freedom to choose which department I wanted to be in and was able to explore a ...
Amari rating5

2019 at Ecuador Medical Volunteers

Five stars! PMGY is a fantastic program that got me into Ecuador and volunteering in hospitals with ease! Flights, housing, placement, AND the time of your life serving in another country all in one simple and well-supported package. In country, I was matched with the Simón Bolívar Foundation that ...
Samantha rating4.8

2019 at Ecuador Medical Volunteers

I was part of the medical volunteer program in Ecuador. I felt prepared to come and had a great experience at the hospital (Enrique Garcés). The accommodation (volunteer house) was clean and good for the most part, the only complaint I had was the kitchen that was somewhat lacking and didn’t even ...
Jocelyn Clark rating4.6

2019 at Ecuador Medical Volunteers

Amazing trip to Ecuador! Great hospital to work in, and good weekend trips with the Spanish School. However, there was a major lack of communication with the Spanish school throughout the trip. On the first night, the man at the hostel seemed confused as to why we were there when we arrived (which ...

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