Description

The Maldives is in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's flattest and lowest country, with the average height above sea level being only 1.5 metres. Despite this the Maldives is also one of the most mountainous countries in the world courtesy of its volcanic origins. This may not be obvious unless you take the plunge beneath the surface of the Indian Ocean as most of the volcanic mountains are submarine creating an incredibly diverse and thriving marine ecosystem.

* What Does the Project Do?

Volunteer dentists are in high demand on many islands where equipment is in place but no funding is available to employ dental specialists. On this project you can use your dentistry skills to provide local islands with easy access to healthcare and help make smaller islands self sufficient and preserve their way of life for future generations.

* What Will I Be Doing?

Gain valuable work experience at the island hospital whilst enjoying laid back island life. Your work will be dependant on your own skills and experience as well as the needs of the hospital at the time of your visit. But you may have the opportunity to get involved in a range of procedures and community health promotion initiatives.

Highlights

* Discover this island paradise

* Work in a local dentist practice

* Make lifelong friends and forge incredible memories

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

2,145

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-departure support &documentation
* Travel & medical advice
* Advice on equipment and visas
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt
* 3 meals a day
* Accommodation
* Airport pick-up
* Project orientation and training
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ backup

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Dental Volunteering
• Volunteering

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989