Program Requirements
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In order to participate in Roberto Clemente’s volunteer program, a program donation is due from each volunteer before arriving to Nicaragua.
The minimum donation amounts are as follows:
For students, non-medical professionals, and medical professionals with 3 years or less of work experience we require a donation of $400 which covers up to two weeks of volunteering. If you would like to stay longer please contact our Volunteer Coordinator to get the full amount. This donation also covers local transportation from the hotel to the clinic everyday.- For medical professionals with 3 or more years of work experience we require a donation of $200 which also covers up to two weeks of volunteering.
- Your donation also help us to pay the salaries of our local doctors and nurses who work day and night to provide quality healthcare to our patients.
- In addition to the program donation, we also welcome donations of medical supplies. Please note that there are some restrictions as to the types of medications that can legally be brought into Nicaragua. Please contact us at 410-369-0512 – with any questions.
- The following are the steps to planning a volunteer trip:
- Familiarize yourself with the information on the volunteer page
- Fill out the volunteer registration form or contact us at services @ nicaclinic.org and we will send the link to you. You will receive an email from our staff once we have received your registration form to discuss your individual itinerary.
- Make your travel arrangements and notify our staff with the final dates you will be volunteering.
- Send in required documents and required donation.
- Set up your pick up from the airport with your hotel and try to coordinate your trip so you can start working on a Monday if possible. Our volunteer coordinator is not available Saturday or Sunday unless you are coming with a group.
- Get ready to enjoy the afternoons and sunsets in our Nicaraguan paradise!
Make Your Donation Here:
Feel free to introduce in the form the amount that you want to donate according with the time your are volunteering.
Note – We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit. All donations are tax-deductible for this tax year.
Documentation Requirements:
We prefer that you send in all documents 8 weeks prior to your arrival; however we can accept volunteers up to two weeks before.
Experienced Medical Professionals (3 or more years of work experience):
- Registration form
- Copies of your licenses, permits and credentials.
- Copies of your Diploma if you have been practicing for 3 years or longer.
- Copies of your passport with picture.
- Up-to-date Resume or CV.
- Program Donation
- Waiver signed and notarized (we will send it by email).
- International travel insurance in case of an accident, with a specific EVACUATION coverage.
- A letter with full inventory of medicines pre-approved 8 weeks before arriving if you plan on bringing a large quantity of donated medicine. If not, disregard.
For Students, Non-Medical Professionals, and Recent Medical Professionals (less than 3 years work experience):
- Registration form.
- A copy of your passport with picture.
- Up-to-date Resume or CV.
- Program Donation.
- Waiver signed and notarized (we will send it by email ones you make the donation).
- International travel insurance in case of an accident, with a specific EVACUATION coverage.
Call us at 410-369-0512 to answer your questions.
This is the most efficient way of communication to begin setting up your volunteer vacation!