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Medicine & Public Health Internship

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4 - 24 veckor  ·  Ålder 18 - 50+

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Höjdpunkter

  • Design & deliver a unique internship based on your career aspirations and local needs, supported by an experienced international team
  • Make a meaningful difference to low-income populations who lack the education, support and resources to make the changes themselves
  • Advance your career, develop your skills and improve your resume through a hands-on project, with 1:1 mentoring from a professional in the field

Höjdpunkter

  • Design & deliver a unique internship based on your career aspirations and local needs, supported by an experienced international team
  • Make a meaningful difference to low-income populations who lack the education, support and resources to make the changes themselves
  • Advance your career, develop your skills and improve your resume through a hands-on project, with 1:1 mentoring from a professional in the field
  • Immerse yourself in another culture and experience a different way of life through family homestays, cultural activities and life in a small rural community
  • Set off on adventures and make one in a lifetime memories with other interns/volunteers - climb mountains, hike through in the jungle and explore indigenous communities


  • Särskilt lämplig för

    Ålder 18+
    Singlar
    Par
    Familjer
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    A hands-on, personalised internship to build medical experience & help low-income communities live healthy lives through public health initiatives & health centre support

    THE REGION

    El Terreno is nestled on a hillside in Bolívar province, just outside the charming colonial town of Guaranda in central Ecuador. Surrounded by traditional farmland and indigenous communities, it offers stunning views of the majestic Chimborazo Volcano, the closest point on Earth to the ...

    Om programmet

    THE REGION

    El Terreno is nestled on a hillside in Bolívar province, just outside the charming colonial town of Guaranda in central Ecuador. Surrounded by traditional farmland and indigenous communities, it offers stunning views of the majestic Chimborazo Volcano, the closest point on Earth to the sun. 

    However, due to multiple challenges related to health, organisation, infrastructure, ecology, education, economy and equality - many (if not most) young people are migrating to the cities and abroad in search of a better life. Through the use of cultural exchange and social innovation, we are working with low-income communities to transform them into vibrant, prosperous and sustainable places to live.

    THE CHALLENGE

    In rural Guaranda, there is a pressing need for improved healthcare services. The local health center struggles to meet the demand of 5,300 people over 17 remote communities. Gastrointestinal and nutrition-related problems account for 25% of all cases, primarily due to poor hygiene practices and unsafe drinking water. This has led to high levels of malnutrition, particularly among children (48%). Additionally, the prevalence of teenage pregnancy, estimated at 50%, is largely attributed to a lack of education and awareness about contraception.

    THE SOLUTION

    Medical interns are welcomed at the health center to provide primary care services in the clinic and during community outreach programs. Medical professionals specializing in pediatrics, gynecology, geriatrics, physiotherapy, and psychology are particularly sought after. However, even if you don't have medical experience, your contribution can still have a significant impact. Preventative education initiatives focused on hygiene, mental well-being, and reproductive health can make a meaningful and lasting difference in the community. 

    A PERSONALISED PROGRAMME

    Now more than ever, employers are looking for a candidates with real-world experiences and strong references that an internship provides. That's why we will work with you to co-create a hands-on internship that matches your unique passions with local community's needs. You will receive a professional mentor throughout your internship and we arrange frequent site visits to other projects to expand your learning. 

    We want your internship to be an unforgettable experience where you make an impact, and something that will give you a head start when applying for the job of your dreams!

    OUR PROVEN METHODOLOGY 

    Our internship programs are built around the transformative Design Thinking methodology, ensuring that every solution meets the unique needs of low-income populations. You’ll engage deeply with local stakeholders to understand root challenges, co-create ideas, and test solutions that drive real impact. Through immersive guided tours, social innovation workshops, and hands-on prototyping, you’ll collaborate to build and refine sustainable initiatives. By the end of your experience, you’ll not only gain professional skills but also create lasting resources that empower communities and future interns to continue this meaningful work.

    ¡FIND OUT MORE!

    ¿Interested in developing your career while making a meaningful impact in low-income communities? Schedule your free discovery call to begin co-creating your personalised internship in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes.

    MORE ABOUT US

    El Terreno was founded in mid-2021 by Joshua (UK) and Karina (Ecuador). Our vision is to see rural communities have access to quality education, healthcare and employment, while celebrating their culture and regenerating local ecosystems. We work with local staff to offer a variety of internship and volunteering programmes for visitors from around the world, and deliver community activities through our charity.



    Typisk dag

    TYPICAL WORKDAY OUTLINE (Mon-Thu)

    Daily Activities

    • 8am: Warm up & check-in with other interns & volunteers
    • 8.30am: Project activities with support from a professional mentor
    • 12.30pm: Cooked lunch with other interns & volunteers
    • 2pm: Programmed afternoon activities, independent working or head for a ...

    Typisk dag

    TYPICAL WORKDAY OUTLINE (Mon-Thu)

    Daily Activities

    • 8am: Warm up & check-in with other interns & volunteers
    • 8.30am: Project activities with support from a professional mentor
    • 12.30pm: Cooked lunch with other interns & volunteers
    • 2pm: Programmed afternoon activities, independent working or head for a walk/into Guaranda
    Weekly Activities

    • Mon 2pm: Casa comunal cleaning
    • Tue & Thu 3pm: English classes Atandahua (optional)
    • Tue & Thu 4pm: Spanish classes for interns/volunteers (optional)
    • Fri: Local Site Visits (optional)

    Imagine... waking up to the cockerels at dawn as the sun breaks over the horizon, before taking in Chimborazo volcano over your morning coffee. After breakfast, you stroll down to the casa comunal, stopping to say hello to the friendly neighbours in the community as they take their cows to pasture. At the morning check-in, connect more deeply with the community of international volunteers and interns and plan your day.

    You then dive into another fulfilling day at your internship; collaborating with community members, learning from experienced mentors and developing valuable experience alongside your peers. Enrich yourself with a mixture of intelectual, social and practical projects that helps you further your career while making a lasting impact in the community. At lunch, you share a hearty meal alongside the team, sharing stories and learning about the different cultures. 

    In the afternoons and evenings, immerse yourself in independent project work, join in with an engaging community activity, take a peaceful walk in nature or hop in a pick-up with other interns for a fun evening at one of the more modern cafes and restaurants with the other volunteers and interns.

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

    With your time off, you can take a walk around any of the beautiful local trails around the communities, down to the river or jump in a taxi to savour the spectacular could-covered sunset. There are regular buses into town if you would like to go shopping, try the local food or ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

    With your time off, you can take a walk around any of the beautiful local trails around the communities, down to the river or jump in a taxi to savour the spectacular could-covered sunset. There are regular buses into town if you would like to go shopping, try the local food or learn about Guaranda’s Carnaval - the most infamous in the country.

    For a day’s outing, don’t miss hiking up to Chimborazo’s refuge and enjoying a hot chocolate at over 5,000m above sea level. Alternatively, take a tour around the salt mines and micro-businesses of the nationally renowned village of Salinas de Guaranda. If you prefer warmer climates, within an hour you can drop down to sea level and go hiking in protected virgin forests in the search of pristine rivers, tropical birds and immense waterfalls. Bolívar really has it all (minus the tourist traps!).

    CLIMATE

    We are at almost 3,000m (10,000ft) above sea level and the average temperature is 13°C (55°F). Below is a list of typical weather patterns throughout the year, though climate change is definitely throwing these off, so be ready for anything!

    • Summer (Jun - Sep, around Christmas): hot sunny days (leading to water shortages), colder cloudless nights and often a strong wind
    • Winter (Feb - Apr): Often dry mornings and heavy rain in the afternoon. Less day/night temperature change and no wind.
    • Spring/Autumn (May, Oct - Jan): Somewhere between summer and winter!

    Due to the high altitude, the sun feels cooler but will burn you more easily - so be prepared with a hat and sun screen. The temperature is cool at night and Ecuadorian houses have no insulation/central heating, we have blankets and hot water bottles to help keep you cosy. Fortunately there are no mosquitos at this elevation!


    Krav

    Krav

    Minimiålder: 18 år

    För att kunna delta i programmet måste du vara minst 18 år gammal på programmets startdatum. Det kan finnas undantag om du kan visa upp tillstånd från din(a) vårdnadshavare eller om du åtföljs av dina föräldrar.

    Språkfärdigheter

    Du måste tala Spanska (mellannivå) eller Engelska (grundnivå)

    Begränsningar av nationalitet

    Inga begränsningar. Hjälpande händer från hela världen är välkomna.

    Andra Färdigheter

    Our internships are best suited for pro-active, solution-focussed people who have a genuine desire to understand and meet the needs of rural communities. Strong people skills, independent working and a level of Spanish fluency is also required to make the most of your experience.

    Tidsåtgång

    Din hjälp kommer att behövas på Måndag, Tisdag, Onsdag och Torsdag från 08:00 - 16:00

    Vad som ingår

    Vad som ingår

    Tjänster av El Terreno

    What's Included Before you Come:

    • Free Internship Discovery Call
    • Free Personalised Internship Plan
    • Support for Education Provider, Funding or Credits
    • Pre-Arrival Internship Planning
    • Support with Travel Logistics

    What's Included During Your Stay:

    • Accommodation in Shared Dormitory
    • Cooked Lunches Monday-Friday
    • Weekly Session with a Professional Mentor
    • 24/7 In-Person Internship Coordination
    • Land and Facilities for Pilot Projects
    • Free-Time Activity Recommendations​
    • Certificate of Completion
    • Written Personal Reference
    Optional Extras:

    • Private Room in Family Homestay
    • Airport Transfer
    • Spanish Lessons (before or during)
    • Additional Mentoring
    What's Not Included:

    • Flights, visas, vaccines or any other expenses to reach us
    • Travel, health and work insurance
    • Other meals
    • Leisure time activities
    • Spending money

    Boende

    You have two options of where you can stay:

    Quilico:
    Quilico is a shared communal space, with dormitories and living spaces. If you stay in Quilico, you will sleep in a shared dormitory with 4 beds. Living here is the best way to socialise with other volunteers, however it lacks privacy and services such as a washing machine. You will have access to a communal kitchen furnished with a cooker, fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. Personal storage space is provided for your food items. There are shared bathrooms and shower stalls, with hot water, and a hand-washing station for laundry. 

    Family Homestay:
    If you would prefer to practice your Spanish, get to know the local culture and enjoy a little privacy, a family homestay is also an option (subject to availability). Rooms may be humble, in keeping with the lifestyle that people live here. However, all will include a private room, hot shower, shared kitchen, WiFi and a washing station (either by hand or machine). You will also have full access to the kitchen, bathroom, living areas and WiFi of Quilico (volunteer dormitory accommodation), only a few minutes walk away.

    Mat och Dryck

    We provide a cooked lunch Monday to Friday at Quilico, cooked by our volunteers. We can accommodate most dietary requirements.

    The remainder of your food you must cook yourself. There are basic shops in the village and nearby town (10mins bus/30 minutes walk) or supermarkets in Guaranda (30 minutes bus)

    Tillgång till Internet

    God tillgång till projektområdet

    Vad ingår INTE?

    Vad ingår INTE?

    Hämtning på flygplatsen på Mariscal Sucre International Airport

    Hämtning på flygplatsen ingår inte heller i programavgifterna.

    Flygbiljetter

    Den närmaste flygplatsen är Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) i Quito. Vi hjälper dig att hitta billiga flyg till Ecuador. HITTA BILLIGA FLYG

    Reseförsäkring

    Att resa utomlands är ett äventyr och det är alltid bäst att vara förberedd. Plötslig sjukdom eller skada, avbokning eller stöld - en reseförsäkring för Ecuador ger trygghet och är ett plus att ha. FÅ ETT PRISFÖRSLAG

    Vacciner

    Om du har för avsikt att arbeta som volontär i Ecuador bör du söka medicinsk rådgivning innan du börjar din sociala resa. Kontrollera vilka vaccinationer som krävs för Ecuador. KONTROLL AV VACCIN

    Detaljer vid ankomsten

    START DATES
    We receive interns year-round for internships anywhere between 4 to 24 weeks. We welcome new arrivals every other Sunday for a full orientation the following morning, before beginning with your internship.

    ARRIVAL DETAILS
    Guaranda is located in the centre of Ecuador, 4-5 hours by bus from Ecuador's two largest cities of Guayaquil and Quito. Public transport is cheap and generally safe, though private transfers are also available. We are located 20mins ($4/5) by taxi from Guaranda.
    Tillgänglighet
    Jan Febr Mars Apr Maj Jun Jul Aug Sept Okt Nov Dec

    Pris för programmet

    4 veckor (min. vistelse) 638€
    6 veckor 958€
    8 veckor 1 277€
    10 veckor 1 596€
    12 veckor 1 915€
    24 veckor (max. vistelse) 3 830€
    Genomsnittliga priser 160€/vecka

    Pris för programmet

    160€ per vecka 4 - 24 veckor Ålder 18 - 50+

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    Varaktighet

    4 - 24 veckor

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    Slutbetalning

    Din slutbetalning kommer att överenskommas med El Terreno under ansökningsprocessen. Vanliga lösningar är antingen via banköverföring eller kontant betalning på projektplatsen.


    Möt din programledare

    El Terreno

    Utestående 4.9 rating (34 fältrapporter)

    Byrå - grundades 2021

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    Värd är

    Joshua

    Talade språk: Spanska, Engelska

    Om projektet

    Cultural Exchange Centre in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. Our internships help you develop skills, make a difference to low-income communities, and travel the world.

    Möt din programledare

    Nestled within the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes, El Terreno is encompassed by picturesque valleys, the warmth of its people, and the richness of culture. Since 2021, El Terreno has been building a dynamic cultural exchange centre, uniting global citizens and local communities in a shared mission to foster a more meaningful, prosperous, and regenerative world. 

    We are Joshua (UK), Karina (Quito, Ecuador) and our toddler son, Liam. We have a strong passion for positive change and years of experience in social development, volunteer coordination and sustainable tourism. We chose to dedicate our lives to Atandahua due to it's amazing landscapes and people, but it's also a place with a lot of need:

    • 40% poverty
    • 48% child malnutrition
    • 75% children don't go to high school
    • 26% teenage pregnancy rate
    • >5% indigenous children speak the native language
    • 3-4 months of water shortages per year
    • 95% local forests destroyed

    With your help, we're working to regenerate local ecosystems, build pride in indigenous culture, provide dignified employment opportunities, offer a wide variety of unique eco & community tourism experiences, and ensure interns like you learn valuable skills, meet extraordinary people and leave with unforgettable memories.

    34 fältrapporter · rating4.9

    Julia Spiegel rating4.8

    2023 at Medicine & Public Health Internship

    I have nothing negative to say about my experience at El Terreno. The medicine and public health internship allowed me to get a close up look at how a healthcare system runs in rural Ecuador and I was able to make meaningful connections with the community members we ...
    Arthur Van der Schot rating4.8

    2022 at Medicine & Public Health Internship

    The internship here in Atandahua was amazing. I got to learn and improve my medical skills as a 4th year student and was immersed in a very different setting. The rural indigenous population has a very different relationship with healthcare which was very enriching and eye-opening. Next to the ...
    Matthieu Levasseur rating5

    2024 at Community Water Projects Internship

    Interning with El Terreno was an incredible experience! Every aspect, from project organization to social activities and daily life, was meticulously planned and executed perfectly. Joshua, the founder, is truly one of the most inspiring individuals you could meet. He settled in the area, built ...
    Matthieu Levasseur rating5

    2024 at Education & English Teaching Internship

    Interning with El Terreno was an incredible experience! Every aspect, from project organization to social activities and daily life, was meticulously planned and executed perfectly. Joshua, the founder, is truly one of the most inspiring individuals you could meet. He settled in the area, built ...
    After doing an internship of 6 weeks at El Terreno I can say without hesitation that I loved the experience. Joshua is open for the different goals and experiences people strive for, making it easy to create a well suited programme. It allowed me to develop myself in a new environment wherein I ...
    A tailored internship full of opportunities and new experiences. I completed an 8-week internship at El Terreno and absolutely loved it! The project was incredibly versatile and tailored to my personal goals and aspirations. Like many of the internships, we used the Design Thinking Approach, which ...

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