Description

The lack of health care education, medical services and resources in Nepal has lead to much unnecessary suffering. In Nepal, there is an average of one doctor for every 12,612 Nepalese. Without adequate time and resources, local doctors are unable to effectively treat all of their patients. Volunteers for health care projects assist local doctors and medical staff with the treatment of patients. Volunteers are also involved in other hospital activities such as record keeping, sanitation, nutrition, and patient education. Volunteers interested in Health Care programs must currently be a doctor, nurse, medical student, or hospital employee and must demonstrate an appropriate level of training and experience in the medical field.

Qualifications

Volunteers interested in Health Care programs must currently be a doctor, nurse, medical student, or hospital employee and must demonstrate an appropriate level of training and experience in the medical field. All applicants should have a desire to help the people of Nepal, flexibility, self-motivation, openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please see our website.

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-departure handbook to prepare you for your placement
* World Endeavors support for any of your pre-trip questions
* Airport pick-up and drop-off
* Nepali food and accommodations
* Support from local World Endeavors representatives
* Volunteer placement

Experience Required

yes

Volunteers interested in Health Care programs must currently be a doctor, nurse, medical student, or hospital employee and must demonstrate an appropriate level of training and experience in the medical field. All applicants should have: a desire to help the people of Nepal, flexibility, self-motivation, openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn.

Volunteer Types

• Community Health
• Consciousness-raising
• Health
• Health Care
• Health Education

Typical Volunteer

World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteers to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.

Age Range

18 and older.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

World Endeavors's Mission Statement

World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.