Description

The majority of Gweru's population does not have access to private healthcare facilities so most are totally dependent on the poorly staffed and serviced local clinics. The clinic that volunteers will assist at currently is estimated to be catering to over 90,000 people. It is ill equipped and poorly funded and above all, severely understaffed.

Whilst on this project, the volunteer's biggest service will be the manpower that they offer and how they will be able to get involved in not only this clinic but others in the nearby area as well. Volunteers do not need to be qualified in any particular medical field.

Away from the clinic, volunteers will participate in health education campaigns and national immunization drives. Volunteers will also be able to visit a local preschool and help children with art work, painting, sports, drama and singing.

Highlights

Volunteers will be involved in the following tasks:

- Gaining basic medical experience in local clinics through interaction with nurses and local staff
- Playing a role in HIV/AIDS education and awareness
- Getting involved in tasks such as baby weighing, taking blood pressure and body temperate etc.
- Opportunity to do home visits and night duty at the clinics
- Nutrition awareness and general counselling
- Participating in national immunization campaigns; health outreaches or education drives
- Repairs and Maintenance

Qualifications

- Min age 18
- Good level of English
- Medical background (optional)
- Flexibility and open mindedness
- High level of independence and emotional strength
- Motivation to work with children
- Full travel & medical insurance
- Immunizations (please consult your doctor)

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

- Accommodation: Thatched rooms for 2-4 people
- Food: 3 meals a day
- Airport pickup: Included on arrival day
- Orientation kit: Full project details will be sent following registration
- Training: Pre-departure preparation and In-country orientation
- Support: Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

GoEco - Volunteer Abroad's Mission Statement

(1) Encourage ecological and volunteer tourism that promotes sustainable development (2) Enable travelers to experience different and more rewarding kinds of tourism. (3) Encourage travelers to volunteer for the benefit of others and thus to serve as a good-will ambassador to other countries in the world. (4) Encourage travelers from all over the world to come to Israel for ecological and community-based projects, in both the Arab and Jewish sectors, and experience firsthand the unique cultural and natural diversity in this region. (5) Support environmental and humanitarian projects that promote understanding and good will between ethnic societies in Israel. (6) Conduct further research in the field of ecological tourism, such as the 'Ecological Footprint' as a tool for sustainable tourism development. (7) Establish an in-depth and up-to-date data base of the relevant projects worldwide. (8) Create a platform from which to explore the various organizations that support the environment and actively encourage volunteering.

Year Founded

2005