Volunteer in Guatemala Antigua

Elderly Care Center

In many developing countries the elderly are simply not provided with the level of support and care that they deserve due to limited community resources. ears. While in most countries the elderly are held in the highest regard within their own families, that does not mean they can care for these individuals. As a result, they tend to be forgotten or neglected, unless they make it into one of the elderly care centers.

This is where our volunteers come in! Volunteers can benefit greatly from working with the elderly. You have the chance to develop lasting relationships, you can learn a lot from the older generation, small favors are greatly apricated and you gain a new perspective on aging. People who chose to go into geriatric care programs are often caring, patient people. They like to help others and really enjoy getting to know their patients.  

There are plenty of things that you can do and that will be very much appreciated by the elderly people in the center.

Providing medical assistance
Offering physical therapy
Offering personal support
Organizing work areas and activities
Feeding
Offering care and protection

Volunteering with the elderly gives you the opportunity to make a difference in one person’s life. Many of the people with whom you’ll work with look forward to their daily interactions and you will gain perspective and understanding of what is truly important in life.

With any of these countries, you’re going to have the opportunity to work directly with the elderly people in the care centers. Volunteers with a career interest in occupational therapy, home health aid or personal aid, health managers or even hearing aid specialists are all welcome.

This type of program is one where you can absolutely see just how much you’re impacting someone and with just a little bit of care and attention being offered.

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How may we help you?!

How may we help you?!

Our staff has extensive travel and volunteer abroad experience. We have the answers to all your questions about volunteering with ABV. We can customize any of our programs to your needs and dates.

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