Description

Volunteers joining the Healthcare Program make a genuine contribution to staff working in the local Nepalese Hospitals and medical clinics. Volunteers get a hands on clinical experience and get to observe and experience the healthcare system in the Himalayan Kingdom.

Depending on your knowledge and skills, you will be asked to assist with various procedures such as suturing wounds, giving vaccinations, being involved in the daily procedures of the hospital - observing or directly providing various sorts of assistance to existing doctors and nurses.

Volunteers may also be expected to assist in administrative tasks such as conducting hospital rounds with the doctors, maintaining files, routine patient check-ups, measure blood pressure, body temperature, record patient's height, weight and more.

The Healthcare Program is ideally suited for Pre-medical and medical students who need to gain valuable experience which will be beneficial for their medical career.

Highlights

Project Location
The project placements are located in the capital city of Kathmandu. Most of the volunteer placements are located within 2-4 kms from their accommodation and volunteers use local transportation such as mini bus or taxis for their commuting.

Language & Orientation Week in Kathmandu
You have the option to start your volunteering with a week long language & culture orientation week in Kathmandu. (Starts 1st and 3rd Monday of every month). The week aims to provide important language instructions, safety tips, and cultural knowledge before volunteers start their work. Volunteers would also be given a 2 day tour around Kathmandu to see the beautiful sights it has to offer.

Qualifications

Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the program and must have some sort of experience or background in the medical field. Pre-Medical and medical students, doctors and nurses are welcome to join the program. Volunteers should be flexible and adaptive to working in a new environment.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 200

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

What we provide
Airport Receive/ Transfer: Volunteers are picked up from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu by the local staff or coordinator. Those volunteers who will be already in Nepal will be met by the staff at a designated meeting point decided beforehand.

Orientation: A half day orientation will be provided by our staff. We cover areas like, culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc.
Start your volunteering experience by taking the 1 week language & culture orientation week in Kathmandu.

Lodging: Accommodation is provided on a shared basis in a local Nepali family home. The home stay accommodations are neat and provide a comfortable stay during your volunteering period in Nepal. All accommodations have running water, electricity and all basic amenities available.

Food: 2 or 3 Nepali meals will be provided in this project depending on your work schedule. Typical meals provided include Dal (Lentils), rice, vegetables, chicken and meat etc.

Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive Travel and Medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. To view a copy of the Insurance Coverage provided, please check our website.

In-Country travel assistance: Volunteers are assisted by the local staff and coordinators for any kind of assistance they need for their travel arrangements.

In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. You will be provided with the contact details of the local coordinator and staff who will be contactable 24 hrs once you are in country.

Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet which will have all vital information about your program. The Pre Departure Information Booklet provides the complete details of the country, project locations, Visas, Immunizations, Things to Pack list, Accommodations, Contact Information etc.

During your Free Time
You can visit the famous tourist markets of Thamel in Kathmandu and also go to Nagarkot or Pokhara on the weekends to witness the beautiful sunrise and sunset.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Health Care
• Medicine

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-8 weeks

Volunteering Solutions's Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide Meaningful and fully researched volunteer programs abroad. Benefit local communities by providing volunteer support. To strengthen the travel experience by providing cross cultural experiences to our volunteers. Use the funds and develop the communities and people we work with.

Year Founded

2006