​Healthcare Mission

​Healthcare professionals of all kinds are needed to provide vital services to under-served communities all over the world. If you have training in any healthcare field, you can help in areas such as home and community care, HIV/AIDS awareness and outreach education, dental care, patient care in hospitals and clinics, psychological treatment for abused women and children, and much more. Please contact us to learn about healthcare volunteer abroad opportunities below. We hope you will join us ON LOCATION™!

4 the World’s ON LOCATION™ Volunteer Excursion program combines volunteering, language learning, cultural activities to provide an incredible experience for volunteers and valuable support for communities in need. Healthcare Groups of students or professionals should contact us about our ON LOCATION™ group opportunities in Guatemala and Belize.

Pre-med/medical students: Medical volunteers interact with patients and may observe/assist doctors or nurses at local clinics. At some clinics volunteers may also observe minor procedures. Volunteer tasks will vary depending on the volunteer’s level of medical expertise and language ability. Internship placements at health centers, hospitals and medical centers can also be arranged.

Project Planning Steps

1. Contact our office to learn more about current needs and upcoming opportunities. We will help you with the application process and answer any questions you may have.
2. Choose your location and time frame. Contact us for help! Email [email protected] or by phone (919) 278-7584
3. Reserve your spot with a deposit (which will be credited toward your program fee).
4. We will help you arrange your excursion of interest. THANKS!

​Past Projects

1. Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
2. Las Trampas, Guatemala
3. Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
4. Buena Vista Village, Belize
5. Calla Creek Village, Belize
6. La Gracia Village, Belize 
7. Duck Run 3, Belize – 
8. Buena Vista Village, Belize
9. San Andres Peten, Guatemala 

• ON LOCATION™: Belize and Guatemala
   Doctors: Volunteer doctors can work directly with patients in coordination with local staff and doctors at health centers known as Puesto de Salud’s in Guatemala and can also be placed to volunteer at hospitals and medical facilities in Belize and Guatemala. Opportunities also exist to lead 4 the World temporary medical clinics in a community or at a rural health center. Pediatricians are especially welcome to apply.
  
  
• ON LOCATION™: Belize and Guatemala
   Nurses: Volunteer nurses may assist volunteer staff and can work directly with patients in coordination with local staff, volunteer medical teams and doctors at health centers. Opportunities also exist to volunteer long term at a hospital, medical clinic or rural health center.
  
  
• ON LOCATION™: Belize and Guatemala
   Dentists/Dental Assistants/Dental Students: Work with local dentists or conduct a dental clinic in a community. Volunteer dental students can help clean teeth; there may also be an opportunity to observe/assist a dentist or dental team.
  
  
• ON LOCATION™: Guatemala
  Non-Healthcare Professionals: Volunteers can teach in a community. In Guatemala and Belize, volunteers with Spanish knowledge can work in a clinic setting, spending time with patients.
  
  
• ON LOCATION™: Belize, Guatemala
  Psychology/Psychiatric Projects: Psychologists and psychology students are needed to help women and children who have suffered from abuse. Psychiatrists can also work at a psychiatric clinic.
  
  
• ON LOCATION™: Guatemala
  Nutritionists: Nutritionists are needed to work in rural villages, community centers, feeding programs and feeding centers to help improve diets and bring awareness about the ways to prepare good balanced and nutritious meals.
  
  
• ON LOCATION™: Belize, Guatemala
  Physical and Speech Therapy: Volunteers may assist at a physical therapy clinic by prepping the adults for and helping out with the kids’ therapy. Professional physical and speech therapists are also needed at rehabilitation centers for disabled children.
  
  
• ON LOCATION™: Belize, Guatemala​