| Unfortunately,
the public health care system
in Honduras is one of the worst
in Latin America. There are
very few good hospitals, and
most middle class families are
unable to afford them. Therefore,
able volunteers in our Volunteer
Honduras Health Project assist
in local hospitals which are
often poorly-equipped.
If you volunteer
for this project, you will support
local doctors and nurses in
their work. You may also work
in different capacities from
observing to providing assistance
in surgery, based on your skills
and experience. Also depending
on your skill level, you may
help care for patients, check
blood pressure, distribute food,
and work in the pharmacy or
with a gynecologist. There is
always work for volunteers in
the public hospital and clinics
in Copan Ruinas and surrounding
areas.
RED
CROSS
Working for
the Red Cross is another option
open to volunteers. You may
assist with activities similar
to those described above. Additionally,
you may be asked to carry out
office duties for the organization.
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