Volunteer Abroad Opportunity

VOLUNTEER ABROAD IN LATIN AMERICA for YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DIABETES    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC      June 17th- July 7th 2012             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-esteemClick here to read more about the 2012 Dominican Republic Program     ECUADOR                          July 17th- August 7th 2012                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 2012 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? 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