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3 people are interested
El Salvador - Rehab, Health Promotion, Community Work, Agriculture, Education
ORGANIZATION: Doctors for Global Health
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3 people are interested
The inhabitants of Santa Marta, El Salvador had to flee fierce repression during the Civil War and began their return in 1987 to rebuild their community from the ground up. It is a vibrant and proud community.
DGH’s longest standing commitment has been to the Rehabilitation Center which has evolved since the 1990s to provide a wide array of services including physical therapy and other body work techniques, specifically developed to address the needs of war wounded, injured, and people suffering from chronic muskuloskeletal conditions. Respiratory therapy for those with chronic lung problems is also offered.
DGH has also provided volunteer medical students and other health care providers to work alongside Salvadoran health promoters. Many volunteers have taught classes in reproductive health and English at the local school. Others have partnered with community groups to conduct public health surveys to better identify issues and explore ways to address them.
Most recently, with the support of physical therapists from Spain and early childhood psychologists in Italy (all members of DGH-Europe), work has expanded from individual therapy to groups addressing the needs of parents, their young children and the elderly.
Other needs in the community include agricultural expertise, artistic/technical skills, business development skills, ESL, Science education, fundraising, volunteers of non-binary gender, theater experience, alternative medicine, massage, early childhood education, program evaluation.
More opportunities with Doctors for Global Health
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Doctors for Global Health
Location:
PO Box 1761, Decatur, GA 30031, US
Mission Statement
To improve health and foster other human rights with those most in need by accompanying communities, while educating and inspiring others to action.
Description
Doctors for Global Health (DGH) is a private, not-for-profit organization promoting health, education, art and other human rights throughout the world. Our principles of action outline the basics of our organization's values.
DGH is comprised of hundreds of health professionals, students, educators, artists, attorneys, engineers, retirees and others.Together we build long-term relationships between people and communities around the world to find effective solutions to social justice issues.
Though many of us are health professionals, our solutions extend far beyond the medical. We volunteer our time and expertise in communities that invite us to join them. We fund and support local projects that build on the energy, creativity and passion of local leaders. We educate and advocate for domestic and foreign policies that promote justice and peace. We accompany communities in fulfilling health and other human rights.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
communitySanta Marta, El Salvador
DATE POSTED
July 30, 2018
SKILLS
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Grant Writing / Research
- Physical Therapy
- Healthcare
- Farming
- Theater Arts
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 1-3 months depending on skill set
- conversational/fluent Spanish, open to new experiences and community integration, flexibility