Description

Medical volunteers in Ethiopia are placed in clinics and hospitals. The programs accept individuals with a wide range of experience, including qualified medical personnel, medical students, pre-med students and anyone with a true desire to help in the health sector.

Attendance on a medical volunteer project is itself helpful preparation for a medical career. Wherever possible, the volunteer placement is tailored to your level of experience and interests, as well as the size and type of hospital or clinic that best suits you.

Volunteers in Ethiopia inevitably note a great contrast between medical practices carried out in developed countries and that found in developing countries.

Hospital volunteers in Ethiopia observe as well as directly assisting doctors and nurses. Volunteers in Ethiopia accompany doctors on rounds, giving assistance in various ways.

Branches of medicine for which volunteers in Ethiopia are required include: Nursing, Midwifery, Dentistry, Traditional Medicine, and Physiotherapy.

Highlights

* Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organisation that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world.

* Since Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organization, it is one of the most affordable ways to help out in a developing country while being immersed in the local culture.

* You will stay with a local Ethiopian family during your placement in Ethiopia. This is undoubtedly the best way to be immersed in the local culture, and is an opportunity to meet people who may become lifelong friends. Your host family will provide you with breakfast and dinner during the week and three meals per day if you remain at your accommodation during weekends.

* The format of the orientation depends on your arrival time. Most volunteers tend to arrive in the evening. In this case, the orientation begins the following day with a talk at the volunteer house or local restaurant about the country, security, transport, the project and local health issues. You will be taken to the local town and shown around places of interest such as supermarkets, internet cafes and restaurants. You are also given time to change money, buy bottled water, snacks and so on. If time allows, you will be taken to the project and have your project orientation the same day.

* Volunteering in Ethiopia during the weekends is possible, you may like to visit orphanages where the children will be delighted to be entertained. Otherwise, this is your time to relax, perhaps just chilling at home or you could arrange to explore the local town or travel further afield. Extended weekends can be arranged to allow for safari trips, but remember our local team need plenty of notice.

Qualifications

The minimum age requirement is 18. Volunteers should be able to speak English to at least an intermediate level. In some cases, younger volunteers accompanied by an adult are accepted.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Prices starting at USD 400 for 2 weeks.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Includes accommodation, food, an airport pick-up, orientation and 24/7 in-country support.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Love Volunteers's Mission Statement

We are a not-for-profit organization that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world. Whether you're planning a week helping a local community as you travel around a country, six months learning the local language, or putting your gap year to good use, Love Volunteers has a program that will give you the best possible experience.

Year Founded

2009