Description

This vital health care service relies upon the time and dedication of volunteers and donations from supporters to continue to run and serve the communities in need. By joining this program you will experience the harsh realities faced by Africa's San communities and have the chance to make a difference to their lives. You will be immersed in the health and development program while providing care to patients living in extreme poverty.

During your time at the clinic you will work with the resident sister and assistant seeing and treating patients from the local Bushman and Herero community. Your daily schedule will be varied and you will carry out duties such as making and recording medical observations, keeping medical records, monitoring the progress of pregnant women, helping with wound dressings and working in the pharmacy. You will also visit an outer community or farm to do general health check-ups and any treatments as required.

As part of your time at the clinic you will also undertake an assignment such as looking into drivers of disease such as alcoholism to find out more about the health needs of this marginalized society.

You will also assist with community projects such as planting and cultivating vegetable gardens to help encourage good nutrition. You will spend time with the local Bushman community to understand how they live as well as going on a walk with them to look for bush food or medicinal plants.

Highlights

* Stay two nights at a wildlife sanctuary
* Practice primary health care
* Provide basic medical aid
* Educate local communities about hygiene, health care and diseases
* Learn more about the unique San (Bushman) culture
* Opportunity to extend your stay at the clinic or volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary or go on a safari

Qualifications

Minimum of 18 years, with an interest in primary health care and social work.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1,800

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

* Work visa fee and visa arrangement
* Pick up and drop off at the airport
* Transportation to and from the medical clinic
* Accommodation at the clinic
* Three meals per day during your volunteering
* Supervised volunteer program

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers are typically students in pre-med, health care, medicine, nursing or people with an interest in these fields.

Age Range

Minimum 18 years of age

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 4

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Eko Tracks's Mission Statement

Our mission is to enhance our client's travel experience by providing ecotours that are adventurous and enlightening, thereby inspiring their interest in the natural world and thus promoting a lasting conservation perspective.

Year Founded

2006