Our midwifery internship provides the opportunity to gain experience working in the maternity department of a clinic. Interns shadow; observe and assist with the daily operations. You will be working with mothers at all stages of their pregnancies; not just during the birthing process. You will work from Monday to Friday from 8am until 1/2pm.
Tasks (depending on your knowledge and experience):
Please complete our online form if you want to apply.
We offer other medical internships (doctor’s assistant and nursing project; a physiotherapy project; a psychology project; and a dentistry project). Private and group Spanish lessons are available to those that are interested. We also offer tours around Cusco and Puno; including options to visit Peru’s most famous tourist attraction; Machu Picchu.
Cusco
Year round
4 weeks minimum
Adults of both sexes 18+
You are required to have an intermediate to advanced level of Spanish and 3 months of study or experience in a related field to participate in this program.
Interns can choose a homestay with private room and 3 meals per day (US$159 per week); or a shared/private room in the volunteer house with fully equipped kitchen (US$70 – US$140 per week). Prices include 24 hour in-country support; airport or bus station pickup; Wi-Fi access; and free weekly activities (e.g. salsa lessons; karaoke; quiz nights; etc.). Participants also need to make a weekly US$15 donation which goes directly to support the internship project.
