1. Do I need to pay to be a medical volunteer in South America?
Though most of our volunteer programs in Argentina are at no charge for any of our participants enrolled in our Spanish, semester or TEFL programs, our medical volunteer programs are not typically combined with other programs and are not free. The price of your medical volunteering abroad program includes your accommodation, airport pick up, cell phone, program coordinators answering your questions prior to your arrival, an on site coordinator to help you with any problems, orientations, parties, cultural activities, etc., as well as fees we pay to our providers.
2. What is the minimum age to participate in this medical volunteering abroad program ?
You have to be at least 18 years of age to be part of a volunteer project, as well as be enrolled in a medical or pre medical program.
3. What level of language skill do I have to have to be a hospital volunteer abroad in Argentina?
Our medical and public health volulnteer programs require an intermediate or advanced level of Spanish.
4. What is the length of the medical volunteer in South America programs?
Our medical / hospital volunteering abroad programs require a minimum commitment of 1 month.
5. How much time is spent each week volunteering in the hospital or clinic?
You will generally volunteer during normal business hours, an average of 3 to 5 hours per day, but the total hours will depend on the month and the amount of work available.
6. Do I need to be a pre-med student in order to be a hospital volunteer abroad with GIC Argentina?
You must either be enrolled or have graduated from medical, nursing, or other medical or public health program, or be enrolled in an undergraduate pre medical course of study that would lead towards later enrollment in a medical, nursing or other medical or public health program.
7. Can I combine this medical volunteering in Buenos Aires with other programs?
Except for the GIC Argentina short courses, it will typically be difficult to combine medical volunteering with other programs due to time conflicts.
8. Do I receive a certificate at the end of the medical / public health volunteer abroad program?
Yes, upon request GIC Argentina will give you a certificate of participation in our Public Health / Medical Volunteer Abroad Program.
9. Do you arrange excursions on the weekend?
Yes!! We can arrange optional trips to many parts of Argentina - however any costs are not included in the program price.
10. Do I need a passport or visa or work permit for these Argentina volunteer programs?
You must have a valid passport to participate in our volunteer work programs, and in some cases you need a visa depending on your country of citizenship. These hosptial volunteering opportunities we offer are considered cultural exchange programs, therefore work permits are not required. Please note that you will not be allowed to seek paid, non-program related employment while on a visitor's visa.
11. Is medical insurance included in the program price?
No, medical insurance is not included and it is REQUIRED to participate in the medical volunteer abroad program in Argentina. We strongly encourage students to get travel and health insurance. GIC Argentina will not be responsible for any cost incurred by the participant relating to medical illness, accidents or any reason that will result in the participant's early return.