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  Philippines

• Visayas: 
Tacloban City

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: Medical Volunteers and interns can work in the Philippines at community medical facilities in Tacloban and surrounding towns. These volunteers shadow doctors and observe medical practices in the Philippines. Premed students, doctors, nurses, or volunteers with experience working in the health industry, are all needed to assist with the daily activities in the local community health center.

Highlights: The Philippines has been described as one of the world's best-kept secrets: this nation of 7,000 tropical islands offers pristine white beaches, turquoise waters, ancient rice terraces, virgin rainforests, volcanoes and some of the friendliest people in Asia. Explore this magical place and its diverse culture through an ELI volunteer placement on the historic island of Leyte.

Intern Types: Health Sciences, Medicine and Nursing

Language: English

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

Cost Includes: In-country orientation/Training, In-country staff support, Registration fees and Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: health care and medicine

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.

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

Typical Living Arrangement: Home-stays

Participants Travel to Philippines 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