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	Esperanca, Inc. 1911 West Earll Drive Phoenix,AZ,85015,United States I would like to make a volunteering inquiry to this organization Last Updated: 05.01.06
Web Site | Email Organization | Telephone No. | Download Volunteering Application Countries/States Served: Bolivia People Utilized or Employed: Anesthesiology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery-General, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Types of Students Allowed: Program Length: Short Term (Less than 1 month) Language Skills: Religious Affiliations: University Affiliations: Email This Opportunity to a Friend: Send To:                                Invite A Group | Send A Message With Invite Reviews of Esperanca, Inc. volunteer programs: 0  Reviews of . | Write a Review	Current Volunteer Opportunities (Unpaid Positions) General Surgeon needed for Less than 1 month Opportunity Description: General surgeons are needed for 2 week surgical missions to Bolivia. Total Number of Volunteers Needed: 4 Find Out More Anesthesiologist needed for Less than 1 month Opportunity Description: Each surgical team must ahve an anesthesiologists. Many of our surgical volunteers need an anesthesiologist to complete their team. Missions are typically two weeks in duration, plus travel time (2 days each way). Total Number of Volunteers Needed: 5 Find Out More Orthopedic Surgeons needed for Less than 1 month Opportunity Description: Orthopedic surgeons are needed for 1 week surgical missions to Bolivia. Total Number of Volunteers Needed: 3 Find Out More Plastic Surgeons needed for Less than 1 month Opportunity Description: Plastic surgeons are needed for 1 week surgical missions to Bolivia. These surgeries focus on reconstruction form burns and injuries. We do not do cleft pallet surgery. Total Number of Volunteers Needed: 2 Find Out More Mission Statement: (See Web Site For Updated Information) Since 1970 Esperan?a, Inc. has successfully served the poor of the developing world in over fourteen countries. Presently, our surgical missions are traveling to Tarija, Bolivia and surrounding communities Each volunteer must pay for their own travel expenses, including air travel and lodging in transit, and any emergency travel or evacuation insurance. A volunteer can expect to spend $1100-$2000 on their travel expenses. Volunteers are also asked to gather materials/supplies used in the general course of their surgical specialty. Esperanca, Inc. pays for all lodging and meals during the surgical mission in Bolivia. Esperanca also pays the associated costs of the 40+ surgeries each team performs ($5000). Each team includes an anesthesiologist (or CRNA), surgeon, and an OR nurse or technician. We are currently sending general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons (including peds), GYN surgeons, urology surgeons, and ophthalmology surgeons to Bolivia for 1-2 week surgical missions. The Esperan?a, Inc. Volunteer Surgical Program is unique among traveling volunteer physician programs. Our model is to work within existing medical systems, in the host country, and rely upon our in-country partner organization and local professionals to administer the volunteer experience. Please contact us for more details on our Volunteer Surgical Program.

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