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  Vietnam

• Hanoi: 
Hanoi
• All Other Areas in Vietnam: 
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: This program in ongoing, so you can decide when to participate

Description: Volunteer or intern in a medical facility in Vietnam. ELI works with Health organizations where volunteers can gain clinical experience, assist with public health campaigns, and gain insight into the complicated health issues Vietnam is grappling with. In Hanoi, volunteers can work with clinics that cater to underserved populations, an HIV/AIDS prevention campaign, or in the clinics associated with residential centers for victims of Agent Orange. In Ho Chi Minh City, volunteers can work at one of several clinics catering to the poor of Ho Chi Minh City. Volunteers will assist with general tasks in the clinic, assist with physical therapy exercises, and other tasks depending on their qualifications.

Qualifications / Skills Needed: - English and/or Vietnamese language
- Participants must be either medical students or health professionals

Intern Types: Health Sciences, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy and Social Work

Languages: English and Vietnamese

Cost in US$: Varies by duration. Contact us for information.

Cost Includes: * Pre-departure information * Pick up from the airport in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City * Orientation and welcome pack * Volunteer Position * Four hours of instruction in survival Vietnamese * 24/7 in-country support

Experience Required: yes

This program is open to a wide variety of participants. Preference is give to medical school students and participants with past clinical experience.

Typical Volunteer Projects: AIDS, community health, family planning, health, health care, medicine, nursing, nutrition, social services, social work, women, youth and youth development

Typical Volunteer: There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.

Age Range: 18 and up

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements: Group living and Home-stays

Participants Travel to Vietnam Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded: 2001