I think you still have to have a work permit even for volunteer status, but I'll bet there is a great need for mental health workers, especially psychiatrists. I'm really not trying to joke here; genuine mental illness is a serious matter to those suffering and their families.

you do, but it is much easier to obtain

Hi -
Thanks for replying-
I will probably arrive in Belize City first and then not sure. I am looking for something simple but safe enough to take my laptop. Not too touristy.
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Hi Catdance-
it seems like there is a great need in general. I am not a psychiatrist but a PhD in psychology- so I am hoping that my experience in psychotherapy can help me to find something- teaching at the U would be also OK. Just getting my foot in the door....
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(Thanks ,I DO BELIZE Weddings!!!)
New 777 ,Please personal Message me, we can chat. I will give you all the info I can.We really need the HELP ,people do get their foot in the door by offering by volunteering.We are really blessed by the volunteer work saga Taco Girl and Boy .Please give it some thought,this could be a stepping stone! Click below and you can see a brief post Tina wrote. CHEERS

http://investinbelize.blogspot.com/2008/10/poverty-and-mental-illness-in-belize.html

Hi Tim-
Here I am- ! I have gotten no results from e-mailing Belize possibilities about work- the trick (as in most places) is getting your foot in the door. I will do calling next.
I am a clinician and academic ready for a change and would like it to be Belize. I know help is needed that's why i chose it, aside from its beauty- Volunteering is an option-
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I think you can just buy a work permit for around $1500.00 US, but maybe someone can clarify that.

to clarify - you don't "just buy" work permits - you apply, you qualify or you don't, and if you are approved you pay a fee.

any other way is illegal, and hopefuly unsuccessful as well

New 777 Please check your private message area. I may have information that could be helpful to you.

Hi Dianne-
Thanks for the clarification. I have read the guidlenies for permits and one does have to apply- !
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