Description

Many people living in rural communities have no transport and little money. It is difficult, even impossible, for them to travel to the city, where they can receive medical treatment. Mothers often have to walk for miles, carrying their children, in order to reach their nearest clinic.

Our plan is to provide an extensive mobile clinic service, to take 'hospital to home'. At home, medical staff can give immediate attention to those who need it. They can treat wounds, carry out blood tests, hand out medicines, and much more.

Importantly, they can educate parents and children in various health matters, such as sanitation and nutrition. Patients who are treated at the clinic will always be registered.

As a volunteer, you will be assisting the Family Hospital in their effort to improve clinic service in poorest district in Ulaanbaatar and its surrounding areas.

A Typical Day
You will generally work between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm, with an hour lunch break. Please note, however, that your schedule may vary slightly from day to day, depending on the work you are doing.

Accommodation
You will stay in a host family near the centre of Ulaanbaatar. Host family is friendly and home is comfortable, where you will use separate room and will share bathroom with host family. The house is within walking distance of a shops, restaurants, bars, banks, and internet cafes. This will allow you to really experience Mongolian culture.

Meals
Breakfast and dinner are provided host family. You will have to provide your own lunch. You will find plenty of options of buying a nice lunch around your project. You should budget around USD 2-3 a day for this.

Getting there
You will fly into Ulaanbaatar Chingis Khaan Airport, where you will be met by one of our representatives, and driven to your accommodation.

Support
Throughout your stay, you will be assisted by our volunteer coordinator. On the projects, you will also be assisted by qualified doctors and nurses.

Highlights

- Help the Family Hospital in improving health care for residents of remote villages
- Learn about the Mongolian health system
- Gain valuable hands-on medical experience
- Immerse yourself in the rich and interesting Mongolian culture
- Explore the beautiful city of Ulaanbaatar
- Get the opportunity to explore Mongolian beautiful places.

Intern Types

• Social Work
• Admin (Health Services)
• Health Sciences
• Nursing

Languages

• Czech
• English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Polish
• Russian

Cost in US$:

945 (2-4 weeks), 1,445 (5-8 weeks), 2,045 (9-12 weeks)

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Health
• Health Care
• Health Education

Typical Volunteer

any

Age Range

18 and above

This Program is open to

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

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

"New Choice" Mongolian Children's Charity's Mission Statement

Our charity, New Choice, was founded in 2004 by Bayarjargal D, out of deep concern for the welfare of orphans and other vulnerable children in Mongolia. Since then we have become a strong and active body of people bound together by the same concern. We are a registered non-governmental and non-profit organisation, based in the capital Ulaanbaatar. Our mission statement 'To improve the conditions of, and advance in life, impoverished and orphanaged children by 1. promoting and protecting their physical and mental well-being, and 2. furthering their education through the provision of facilities and services, with a vision or their becoming active and valued members of society'. From the outset we have been motivated by a strong wish to empower the less fortunate children of Mongolia. We believe every child has the right to good health and education, and we feel it is our responsibility to provide these. A child's potential for self-development will then naturally increase, creating a mature and responsible individual.

Year Founded

2004