Lamar Soutter Library - University of Massachusetts Medical School: International Healthcare Opportunities Clearinghouse

Amigos de las Americas

International Office
5618 Star Lane
Houston, TX 77057

Category of Organization:
- Non-Governmental
Regions/Countries Served:
- Brazil,Bolivia,Costa Rica
Type(s) of Opportunities Available:
- Volunteer
- Development Project
Health-related, community service, vaccination programs
Occupations Needed/Available:
- Public Health Workers
- Nurses
Medical Specialties:
- Nursing
- Public Health
Contact Information:
- Contact Person: Glenn Bayron
- Email: gbayron@amigoslink.org
- Telephone: 1-800-231-7796
- Fax: 1-713-782-9267
- Website Address: http://www.amigoslink.org
Costs/Funding:
- $3300 to join the program, included international travel, training materials and session, food, lodging, ground transport, orientations, project supplies, 24-hour emergency communication system, year-round professional support
- Funding provided? Scholarships offered
Additional Information:
- Comments on Religious Affiliation: None
- Language Requirement:
  - Some Spanish
  - Some Portuguese
  - Two years of Spanish or Portuguese
- Time Commitment:
  - Three months or less
  - 1-2 months