Paraguay
Itinerary:
• Any date available
Country Information:
• Full country name: The Republic of Paraguay
• Area: 406,752 km2
• Population: 6,669,000
• Capital city: Asunción
• Languages: Spanish, Guaraní
• People 95% of the people are mestizos (mixed Spanish and Amerindian). 5 % Small groups of ethnic (Italians, Germans, Japanese, Koreans, Chinese, Arabs, Ukrainians, Brazilians, Argentines)
• Currency: Guarani
• Religion: Most Paraguayans are Roman Catholic, largely due to the evangelism following the Spanish conquest. Much of this evangelism was carried out by a small number of Franciscans. There are also Jewish and Protestant minorities.
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers may stay in 1 government clinic or may rotate through various clinics throughout the country. Volunteers have to spend a minimum of 1 week in any one clinic but can transfer from clinic to clinic. Third and fourth year dental and medical students can do clinical work under the supervision of a dentist or physician. Teams are encouraged to apply.
Volunteering Locations:
1) Oguasu NGO
Located at Caaguazu, Paraguay, in the middle of the Oriental Region of the country. It is about 180km from Asunción, the Capital. Volunteers will be picked up from Silvio Petirossi International Airport to the Bus Station of Asuncion to take the bus to go to Caaguazu. (10$)
1. Internet access is available near to the community.
2. International telephone access is available near to the community.
3. Warmer environment so mosquito nets will be needed; bring mosquito nets for long/short-term volunteering terms.
Weather: The average Weather is mild, with abundant rains. The temperature reaches 36 degrees Celsius in summer and drops to 0 degrees C in winter. It is one of the best areas for agriculture in the country. Spring Sep – Dec. Summer: Dec to March. Fall: March to Jun. Winter: Jun to Sep
Visas:
Visa Information Note: As Paraguayan local regulations can change faster than Internet updates are made available, so please check the nearest Paraguayan Embassy in your home country. Health personnel who are fully trained and qualified will be allowed by the Ministry of Health to offer free medical services in the country and will be given experts from the ministry of health to accompany them to the field/camp. Volunteers can forward their qualification documents as we prepare for their coming into the country. The contact address and phone number of Ministry of Health is as follows:
Medical Officer of Health:
+595 21 960 502
Luis Alberto de Herrera c/ Brasil - Asunción, Paraguay
Fees:
In selected cases, Food, room and board and housekeeper will be provided at no charge for dentists and physicians and in some cases other health professionals no matter what length of time you commit to. However, HealthCare Volunteer must ask for this setup on a case-by-case basis, so please be prepared to pay your own living expenses.
Housing for volunteers: 12 $
Ground transportation: 1 $ per day per person
Food: 10,5 $ per day per person (Breakfast 2,5 $ - Lunch 4 $ - Dinner 4 $)
All volunteers are responsible for their flights and personal expenses.
Immunizations:
A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required. For more information: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationParaguay.aspx
Photos From the Field:
Oguaso, Paraguay Photos
Oguasu
Oguasu
Oguasu
Oguasu
Oguasu
Oguasu
Oguasu
Apply now
How Do I Apply?
Follow this 3 step process:
1. Create an account and then login to your account. Next Fill out the Online Application.
2. Next, Print/Fill out the Paper form (PDF or DOC) and mail it to us with supporting documents.
3. Upon receipt of your materials, we will process your application, obtain necessary work permits and deploy you to your volunteering site. Filling out the volunteering form is not a guarantee of placement, but we do try to accommodate as many volunteers as possible during the times you request. Please remember you will have to pay your own visa, temporary licensure or other governmental fees necessary. In the mean time, please gain the latest recommended immunizations
US Citizens: Follow CDC Guidelines | UK Citizens: Follow NHS Guidelines | Other Citizens: Follow Local Guidelines
Itinerary:
• Any date available
Country Information:
• Full country name: The Republic of Paraguay
• Area: 406,752 km2
• Population: 6,669,000
• Capital city: Asunción
• Languages: Spanish, Guaraní
• People 95% of the people are mestizos (mixed Spanish and Amerindian). 5 % Small groups of ethnic (Italians, Germans, Japanese, Koreans, Chinese, Arabs, Ukrainians, Brazilians, Argentines)
• Currency: Guarani
• Religion: Most Paraguayans are Roman Catholic, largely due to the evangelism following the Spanish conquest. Much of this evangelism was carried out by a small number of Franciscans. There are also Jewish and Protestant minorities.
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers may stay in 1 government clinic or may rotate through various clinics throughout the country. Volunteers have to spend a minimum of 1 week in any one clinic but can transfer from clinic to clinic. Third and fourth year dental and medical students can do clinical work under the supervision of a dentist or physician. Teams are encouraged to apply.
Volunteering Locations:
1) Oguasu NGO
Located at Caaguazu, Paraguay, in the middle of the Oriental Region of the country. It is about 180km from Asunción, the Capital. Volunteers will be picked up from Silvio Petirossi International Airport to the Bus Station of Asuncion to take the bus to go to Caaguazu. (10$)
1. Internet access is available near to the community.
2. International telephone access is available near to the community.
3. Warmer environment so mosquito nets will be needed; bring mosquito nets for long/short-term volunteering terms.
Weather: The average Weather is mild, with abundant rains. The temperature reaches 36 degrees Celsius in summer and drops to 0 degrees C in winter. It is one of the best areas for agriculture in the country. Spring Sep – Dec. Summer: Dec to March. Fall: March to Jun. Winter: Jun to Sep
Visas:
Visa Information Note: As Paraguayan local regulations can change faster than Internet updates are made available, so please check the nearest Paraguayan Embassy in your home country. Health personnel who are fully trained and qualified will be allowed by the Ministry of Health to offer free medical services in the country and will be given experts from the ministry of health to accompany them to the field/camp. Volunteers can forward their qualification documents as we prepare for their coming into the country. The contact address and phone number of Ministry of Health is as follows:
Medical Officer of Health:
+595 21 960 502
Luis Alberto de Herrera c/ Brasil - Asunción, Paraguay
Fees:
In selected cases, Food, room and board and housekeeper will be provided at no charge for dentists and physicians and in some cases other health professionals no matter what length of time you commit to. However, HealthCare Volunteer must ask for this setup on a case-by-case basis, so please be prepared to pay your own living expenses.
Housing for volunteers: 12 $
Ground transportation: 1 $ per day per person
Food: 10,5 $ per day per person (Breakfast 2,5 $ - Lunch 4 $ - Dinner 4 $)
All volunteers are responsible for their flights and personal expenses.
Immunizations:
A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required. For more information: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationParaguay.aspx
Photos From the Field:
Oguaso, Paraguay Photos
Oguasu
Oguasu
Oguasu
Oguasu
Oguasu
Oguasu
Oguasu
Apply now
How Do I Apply?
Follow this 3 step process:
1. Create an account and then login to your account. Next Fill out the Online Application.
2. Next, Print/Fill out the Paper form (PDF or DOC) and mail it to us with supporting documents.
3. Upon receipt of your materials, we will process your application, obtain necessary work permits and deploy you to your volunteering site. Filling out the volunteering form is not a guarantee of placement, but we do try to accommodate as many volunteers as possible during the times you request. Please remember you will have to pay your own visa, temporary licensure or other governmental fees necessary. In the mean time, please gain the latest recommended immunizations
US Citizens: Follow CDC Guidelines | UK Citizens: Follow NHS Guidelines | Other Citizens: Follow Local Guidelines
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