MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Improving the health and well-being of communities in need.
Join our “Health for All” program and be part of the positive change in the health and well-being of communities in need. Your dedicated participation will make a tangible difference in people’s lives, helping, education, and hope for a healthier future. Together, we will bring health to all.
Information
Area: Public Health
Workplace: In hospitals, rural medical assistance centers, and various aid centers of our organization: Project Casa, Rural Schools, Special Education Schools, Baby House, Street Children, etc.”
In our project, we focus on providing medical assistance, health education, and promoting healthy habits to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities as a whole. We work with passion and commitment to ensure that everyone has access to necessary medical care and is empowered to make healthy decisions.
Objectives:
Health is crucial for human development, but unfortunately, accessing it in Peru is very challenging, especially for the impoverished. That’s why Expand Peru has created the medical volunteer program, through which volunteers assist poor children and adults in various areas of specialized care.
Our main goal is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities through medical assistance, health education, and the promotion of healthy habits. We aim to prevent diseases, provide basic care, and encourage a healthy lifestyle for all.
Volunteer Activities:
- Collaborate in basic medical care: Participate in basic medical care, such as taking vital signs and providing first aid. Work alongside healthcare professionals to offer care and relief to those in need.
- Participate in vaccination and disease prevention campaigns: Join vaccination and disease prevention campaigns, helping promote the importance of immunization and disease prevention. Participate in administering vaccines and provide information on preventive measures.
- Conduct educational workshops on healthy habits and disease prevention: Organize and facilitate educational workshops on healthy habits, personal hygiene, and disease prevention. Share information on proper nutrition, physical exercise, oral hygiene, and other relevant topics to promote a healthy lifestyle.
- Provide support in record management and patient follow-up: Assist in the management of medical records and patient follow-up. Collaborate in organizing and maintaining medical files, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of information.
- Participate in health brigades to reach hard-to-access communities: Be part of health brigades that target hard-to-access communities, providing medical care and health education to those facing difficulties in accessing healthcare services. Reach remote areas and provide care to those who need it most.
- Promote healthy lifestyles: Work on promoting healthy lifestyles through education and awareness. Organize community activities that encourage physical activity, balanced nutrition, and emotional well-being.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals: Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, learning from their experience and knowledge. Engage in joint activities, exchange ideas, and establish connections with other international volunteers who share your passion for healthcare.
- Emotional support and active listening: Provide emotional support and practice active listening with those you attend to. Show empathy and compassion, creating a safe space for individuals to share their concerns and needs.
