Studying healthcare and looking around for an internship at a professional healthcare facility? Would you like to make your specific knowledge count where it is needed most? As a volunteer or intern at Fundación Hermano Miguel, you can work in different roles with professionals helping you on the way.
Fundación Hermano Miguel
Fundación Hermano Miguel is a non-profit organization that has been serving medical care to the community since 1984, also helping people with a physical or functional limitation. The foundation foresees in the distribution of therapeutic and medical services and implementation of technological innovations, like orthotic, prostheses and mobility aids. To ensure full service, a multidisciplinary team of specialists was set up. Volunteers and interns are of indispensable value to them.
A unique feature of the organization is their special program for people that normally would not have the resources to gain access to good healthcare. A group of sponsors and donators and creative solutions make it possible for these people to be a part of Fundación Hermano Miguel.
Be aware that you can only get involved in this project when you have a background and experience in health care disciplines. To become a volunteer or intern for this project, a minimum stay of two months in Quito is required!
Within this health care project you have several options, depending on how good your level of Spanish is, the length of your stay, the courses you follow and also your work experience. There is a diversity of healthcare disciplines you can get involved in. We name them here:
In order to participate in this project, volunteers and interns are obligatory to follow an intensive Spanish course in Quito. A partner organization will supervise you in the process.
Check our Spanish course page for more information.
Cost |
First 4 weeks |
From the 5th week |
Room & Board* |
€220,- |
€55,- p.w. |
Project |
€300 (only once) |
– |
Preparation & Guidance |
€250,- |
€50,- p.w. |
Total cost |
€770,- |
€105,- p.w |
Spanish Basic** |
€264,- |
€66,- p.w. |
Spanish Intensive** |
€440,- |
– |
Spanish Specialist** |
€660,- |
– |
* In Quito you will stay with a host family. Your family provides a daily breakfast and dinner, which are included in the price.
** You can choose between a Spanish Basic, Intensive or Specialist course. The Basic course includes 24 hours of (private) Spanish clases. The Intensive Spanish course includes 40 hours of (private) Spanish clases. You can also choose the Specialist course. This course contains – sometimes depending on the project(s) – a minimum of 60 hours of private lessons.
Cost |
First 4 weeks |
From the 5th week |
Room & Board* |
€220,- |
€55,- p.w. |
Project |
€300 (only once) |
– |
Preparation & Guidance |
€270,- |
€55,- p.w. |
Total cost |
€790,- |
€110 p.w |
Spanish Basic** |
€264,- |
€66,- p.w. |
Spanish Intensive** |
€440,- |
– |
Spanish Specialist** |
€660,- |
– |
* In Quito you will stay with a host family. Your family provides a daily breakfast and dinner, which are included in the price.
** You can choose between a Spanish Basic, Intensive or Specialist course. The Basic course includes 24 hours of (private) Spanish clases. The Intensive Spanish course includes 40 hours of (private) Spanish clases. You can also choose the Specialist course. This course contains – sometimes depending on the project(s) – a minimum of 60 hours of private lessons.
If you are interested in the healthcare project, and you want more information, please contact us via the ‘join us button’. Be aware that we don’t have any full-time projects. We always compose a project plan in collaboration with the volunteer, and try to match the qualities of our volunteers with the right activities. Volunteers do best what they have been educated in.
Check out our other projects!