GLOBAL STUDENT EMBASSY (GSE)
There is an opportunity for a leadership position (and volunteer positions) with an organization that works to bring healthcare and sustainable agriculture to communities in Nicaragua. If you are interested in a holistic approach to global health and learning more about this specific opportunity, there are more details below. Don't hesitate to contact me if you want to be involved either in the leadership role or simply to participate as a volunteer next summer!

What:
(1) Work side-by-side with doctors and nurses at Clinca Verde (http://clinicaverde.org/) in Boaco, Nicaragua,
(2) build a bio-intensive, demonstration farm with Global Student Embassy (www.globalstudentembassy.org).
(3) help develop and implement a public health survey to evaluate perceptions of agriculture, nutrition and health and
(4) explore the beauty of the land of lakes, beaches and volcanoes in Nicaragua.

When: 10-14 day service learning trip in March (spring break), June or July (summer).

How:
(1) We are looking for a passionate individual to serve as the leader for a group of 10-20 undergraduate, medical and public health students for the 10-14 day trip.
(2) Join the GSE group and help develop the structure and implementation of the pilot program.

Email Ben Gordon at GSE (bengordon06@gmail.com) if you are interested in finding out more about a leadership position with this service trip or if you are interested in working in Nicaragua with this organization as a volunteer this upcoming spring/summer and working toward innovative approaches to clinical, environmental, and social change.

Source:
http://physiologynews.blogspot.com/2013/08/summer-health-related-volunteering.html