VOLUNTEER ABROAD IN LATIN AMERICA for YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC                  (June 18 - July 6 2011) Program Objectives 1) Empower youth to be role models & leaders of social change who share their knowledge with others 2) Parents and young people realize that type 1 diabetes is a manageable condition 3) Strengthen current diabetes knowledge, beginning with the themes of leadership and self-esteem Click here to read more about the 2011 Dominican Republic Program  ECUADOR                                    (July 19 - August 6  2011) Program Objectives Build capacity, teach and train children, adolescents and their parents how to control Type 1 diabetes in order to give them the tools to live a better quality of life. Click here to read more about the 2011 Ecuador Program AYUDA IS CURRENTLY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS WITH THE FOLLOWING: Qualifications -Minimum age: 16 -All education levels can apply (from high school students to medical professionals) -All backgrounds -No prior diabetes knowledge required -Intermediate Spanish* -Must fulfill program requirements (attend training, complete fundraising etc) Character Outgoing, responsible, motivated, flexible, adaptable, creative, collegial and passionate about the mission of AYUDA Interested? Click here to learn more or begin the online application process. Questions? Please contact Maria Velasquez, mvelasquez@ayudainc.net

AYUDA is a non-profit organization that empowers youth to serve as agents of change in diabetes communities around the world. www.ayudainc.net