Volunteering -   Medical Care

This placement would suit:

Energetic volunteers looking to make a difference in the developing world and people that love working with children.

This placement would suit:

Volunteers seeking medical experience in a rural African setting, with the chance to alleviate some of the negative effects of poverty on the community health system. Also enjoy exploring the wonders of one of Africa's most breathtaking cities.

This placement would suit:

Volunteers seeking medical experience in a rural African setting, with the chance to alleviate some of the negative effects of poverty on the community health system.

This placement would suit:

individuals with a can-do attitude who are willing to make the most of their placement and above all enjoy it

Few projects offer such a culturally rich experience. Volunteers become immersed in the traditional Fijian way of life while contributing to the local community. It will suit applicants who are proactive, outgoing and willing to think outside the box, as resources can be in short supply.

Cost details:

Medical costs, such as inoculations

This placement would suit:

volunteers looking for experience of supporting children with neurological disabilities

Duration details:

Extensions in multiples of 4 weeks

This placement would suit:

• Minimum Age: 18 years old.
• Volunteers from all backgrounds are needed. Having a background in health care is not mandatory.
• If you are a medical or a nursing professional, you will need to be registered with the South African government regulatory bodies in order to perform invasive procedures.
• Due to the type of tasks and the volunteering nature, medical insurance is mandatory. As in any health care facility there is a risk of the transmission of infectious diseases, even when standard hospital infection control measures are implemented. Immunisation against Hepatitis B before arriving is strongly recommended.
• Good spoken English
• You should be mature, confident, demonstrate initiative, be open minded and tolerant
• International Volunteers are welcome.