Become a Field Volunteer

Share your skills and knowledge with community leaders in Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Concern America’s international programs are supported by Field Team Members, paid volunteers who live and work in the communities for a minimum of two years. Personnel of interest are those with backgrounds in nursing, medical doctors, and other experts.

We currently work with communities in Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Positions in need:

We are currently looking for a medical volunteer for Colombia.

Volunteer Requirements

  • Degrees in RN, MD, NP, PA, engineering, or community organizing, depending on position
  • Experience in public health, ER/family practice medicine, nutrition, water/sanitation appropriate technologies, community development or popular education
  • Fluency in Spanish
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Work experience abroad desirable
  • Minimum commitment of two years, there are no short-term internships or assignments

Concern America provides the following for field team members:

  • Housing, round trip transportation, annual trip home, health insurance
  • Monthly stipend
  • Support services from the home office

If you’d like to apply or have any questions, please contact Cat Quinn, Field Program Director, at cquinn@concernamerica.org or call 714-953-8575 for more information.