Volunteer Opportunity

Short Term Medical Provider Volunteer Opportunities

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Punta Gorda, Toledo District, Belize


  • Details

    Start Date:
    October 27, 2024, 8:00 AM CST
    End Date:
    May 4, 2025, 3:00 PM CST
    Schedule:Weekdays
    Time Commitment:Part time (10-30 hrs/wk)
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Language / Cultural Support Available
    Participation:
    International Volunteers Welcome

    Description

    Short Term Medical Provider Volunteer Opportunities

    Operating in Southern Belize for 20+ years, Hillside Health Care International welcomes short-term medical volunteers to assist in providing healthcare services to under-served people in southern Belize. Hillside operates a primary care clinic, provides nursing home care and palliative services, as well as providing community outreach and education. Our clinic provides the only physical rehabilitation services in Belize's Toledo District.

    Medical, physician assistant, pharmacy, public health, and physical therapy students from the US, UK, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia spend 1 – 2 months in year-round rotations learning about global health and getting hands-on experience working with volunteers. 

    Hillside welcomes Medical providers who wish to volunteer for 2 weeks or longer to assist the Medical Director in overseeing students and clinic operations.

    Weekends provide opportunity to explore the beauty Belize offers.

    Operating in Southern Belize for 20+ years, Hillside Health Care International welcomes short-term medical volunteers to assist in providing healthcare services to under-served people in southern Belize. Hillside operates a primary care clinic, provides nursing home care and palliative services, as well as providing community outreach and education. Our clinic provides the only physical rehabilitation services in Belize's Toledo District.

    Medical, physician assistant, pharmacy, public health, and physical therapy students from the US, UK, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia spend 1 – 2 months in year-round rotations learning about global health and getting hands-on experience working with volunteers. 

    Hillside welcomes Medical providers who wish to volunteer for 2 weeks or longer to assist the Medical Director in overseeing students and clinic operations.

    Weekends provide opportunity to explore the beauty Belize offers.

    Location

    On-site

    Hillside Clinic (Hillside Health Care International)

    Punta Gorda, Belize
    Directions

    The clinic is located 6 miles north of Punta Gorda Town in the village of Eldridgeville.

    How to Apply

    We ask short term volunteers to commit to 2 weeks or longer.

    Please reach out to studentsandvolunteers@hillsidebelize.org to ask questions prior to filling out the application if you wish. When your application is received, an email will be sent to set up a call. Hillside will facilitate the licensing process for the volunteer.

    We ask short term volunteers to commit to 2 weeks or longer.

    Please reach out to studentsandvolunteers@hillsidebelize.org to ask questions prior to filling out the application if…

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