I was very excited to open my email this morning and find the message I've been waiting for: Cross Cultural Solutions Volunteer Placement. I opened the email with the anticipation of opening a college acceptance letter...even though I knew I had to be placed somewhere, it wasn't like they were going to say "No thank you." But my work assignment really kind of dictates a lot about the trip, so I wanted it to be something I was interested in and excited to do.
And luckily for me, it was! I will be working at Belen Health Clinic, which is located about 10 minutes from our housing. According to the description that I was sent, I will be working closely with health professionals to take patient's vitals, weigh and measure babies/children, and make housecalls through out the community, particularly to mothers. I'm so excited to have this placement; it's exactly what I was hoping to do! I am really hoping to work closely with the expecting moms and newborns and other babies.
The reason I really wanted to have this placement was because it's something I will most likely never get to do at home. While I would be happy to do anything to help out the community, I feel like I could feasibly teach or work with children here. But, unless I one day decide that I really should go to med school, I probably won't have a chance to work in a clinic or hospital here. So I'll live out my Grey's Anatomy fantasy in Peru...minus the hot doctors and crazy medical mysteries that only ever seem to come through Seattle Grace Hospital.
It's so close now! A week and a half more of work, and then I will be fully focused on packing everything and closing up the apartment for the next month. I hope the cat realizes she's about to go on a month long vacation to mom and dad's...hmmm, maybe i should let her know that so she can be mentally prepared...right now she seems to be happy sleeping on the couch with her face wedged in between the cushions. Oh Gracie...
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