Description

Our volunteers in the Healthcare program work in medical clinics, dispensaries and hospitals in and around the city of Arusha. Volunteer tasks vary and depend on the level of experience, qualifications etc. Pre-Medical students assist the local doctors and staff in doing basic tasks such as checking weight and temperature of the students, cleaning wounds and also doing administrative tasks in the placement. Whereas medical students are given tasks according to their knowledge, they generally help in checking blood pressure, suturing wounds, doing rounds with patients and work in areas of maternal health, surgery, laboratories, counseling and testing etc.

This program is particularly suited for those volunteers who are interested in health issues and doing 'hands on' clinical work.

We accept Pre-Med, Medical and Nursing students as well as Medical professionals such as Doctors and nurses.

Volunteers work for around 5-6 hrs in a day for 5 days in a week. Volunteers schedule is flexible and can vary depending on the needs of the placement.

Highlights

Project Location
Volunteering Solutions provides volunteer placements in and around Arusha city in Northern Tanzania. Arusha is surrounded by some of Africa's most famous landscapes and national parks. Situated below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, it has a mild climate and is close to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, and Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as having its own Arusha National Park on Mount Meru.

The area is very popular among the tourists especially those taking safaris as well as climbing Mt. Meru or Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Qualifications

Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the program. Pre-Med, Medical/Nursing students and Professionals (Doctors and nurses) are welcome to join the program.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 270

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

What are you Paying For?
* 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
* Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
* Airport Pickup
* Orientation
* Food
* Accommodation
* Travel & Medical Insurance

What's not Included?
* Airfare
* Visa and Work Permit fee for Tanzania
* Airport drop, airport taxes
* Local Transportation
* Any personal expenses

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Health Care
• Medicine

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

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