Nursing Internships & Volunteer Opportunities Abroad | ABV

Nurses are the backbone of every health system, and in many of the communities we serve there are simply not enough of them. Volunteering abroad with A Broader View Volunteers lets nursing students see healthcare in a completely different setting, and gives qualified nurses the chance to share their skills where they are needed most.

Who can join

• Pre-nursing and high school students exploring a career in healthcare.
• Nursing students enrolled in an LPN, ADN, BSN or similar program.
• Registered nurses, nurse practitioners and midwives, including retired professionals.
• Nursing school groups traveling with faculty. See trips for groups.

What you will do

You join the daily work of a hospital, health center or community clinic, always under the supervision of local medical staff. Your tasks depend on your training and on local regulations.

• Students shadow nurses and doctors, take vital signs, help with patient intake and hygiene, prepare materials and support health education.
• Qualified nurses provide care within the scope of their license and the host country's rules, and share practices with local teams.
• Community work may include vaccination days, maternal and child health check-ups, home visits and workshops on nutrition and hygiene.

Where you can volunteer

• Ecuador: Medical and Nursing Program
• Ecuador: Quito North Pre-Med & Pre-Nurse
• Ecuador: Quito Pre-Med Nurse Internship
• Costa Rica: San Jose Pre-Medical / Pre-Nursing
• Honduras: Pre-Medical / Student Nurse
• Nepal: Kathmandu Pre-Medical / Pre-Nurse
• Tanzania: Medical / Nursing / Dental
• Tanzania: Pre-Medical / Nursing + Dental

Compare every pre-medical and pre-nursing program and every medical program to find your fit. You choose the country, start date and length of your stay.

Academic credit and verification

At the end of your program you receive an ABV certificate and a letter verifying your service hours, which many students use for school applications and clinical portfolios. If your school offers credit for international experience, ask your advisor what they need and tell us: we are happy to provide the information.

Before you go

• Documents. Licensed nurses send a copy of their license with the application. Some placements ask for a background check.
• Health. Check the recommended vaccinations and arrange travel and health insurance.
• Supplies. Your ABV account lists the donations your placement needs. Many volunteers bring gloves, masks and basic medical supplies.
• Language. In Latin America, some Spanish makes a big difference with patients. Consider language immersion.

What is included

Accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, orientation on arrival and a local coordinator on call 24/7. See what's included and get the exact fee for your dates in the price calculator. Program fees are tax deductible for US taxpayers, and you can raise funds online through your ABV account.