Volunteer Opportunity

Short Term Physical Therapy Volunteer Opportunities

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


  • Details

    Schedule:Weekdays
    Time Commitment:Full time (30+ hrs/wk)
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Benefits:
    Language / Cultural Support Available
    Participation:
    International Volunteers Welcome

    Description

    Short Term Physical Therapy 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 Physical Therapists who wish to volunteer for 2 weeks or longer to assist the Medical Director in overseeing students and clinic operations.

    Weekends provide opportunities to explore the beauty of Belize!

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

    Weekends provide opportunities to explore the beauty of Belize!

    Location

    On-site

    Hillside Clinic/Rehab (Hillside Health Care International)

    Punta Gorda, Belize
    Directions

    Hillside Clinic is located 6 miles north of Punta Gorda Town in the village of Eldridge

    How to Apply

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

    Please feel free to reach out to studentsandvolunteers@hillsidebelize.org to ask questions prior to filling out the application. When your application is received, an email will…

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