Health Care in La Ceiba

Empower women, work internationally, and provide a much needed service

4 weeks from $695USD

A great opportunity for women of all walks of life. Midwives, doulas, nurses in training, medical students, doctors, mothers and nurturing women are needed! Help our friend Silvia in her effort to improve conditions for impoverished women giving birth in a community hospital in La Ceiba, Honduras. Work includes: providing pre and postnatal care, education and support to these women.

The Mother in this photo have granted us permission to use this photo to promote awareness

The mother in this photo has granted us permission to use this photo to promote awareness.

Why you are needed: Presently, there are no prenatal classes in this community, consequently, most women, often as young as 14, do not understand the birthing process. Families are not permitted to be present during labour and delivery, and often the women are treated poorly by local medical staff. These women need emotional support and advocacy.

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Project Details

  • Project Duration: Min 2 weeks – Long Term
  • Project Costs: 4 weeks from $695USD
  • Project Location: La Ceiba, Honduras
  • Arrival Airport: La Ceiba (LCE) or San Pedro Sula (SAP)
  • Activities: Providing pre and postnatal care, education and support to women at a community hospital
  • Working Hours: Flexible
  • Getting to the project: Depending on Accommodation
  • Requirements: Minimum Age 18

What’s Included

  • Accommodation: Home-stay with breakfast included
  • Airport/Bus Terminal Pickup & Drop-off : Included on arrival and departure day
  • Training: Pre-departure “Introductory Package” will be mailed and in-country orientation with our Volunteer Coordinator
  • Support: Pre-departure briefing & help-desk, local in-country Volunteer Coordinator and 24 hour emergency support
  • Bonus: “Welcome Package” with an AAV t-shirt, local tips and coupons to help you get settled quickly and enhance the duration of your stay!
  • Ask about adding Spanish Language Classes to your trip!

What’s NOT Included

  • Airfare: However, we would be more than happy to help you find and schedule your flight
  • Medical Insurance: We encourage all our volunteers to purchase travel medical insurance for the duration of their trip