by Medi Trip
Volunteer in a real clinical environment in Arusha, Tanzania, working directly with patients as part of a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and assistants. This is a hands-on medical placement where every day brings new challenges — you'll receive a group of patients who need your care and attention, choosing the area of medicine that best suits your skills and interests. Medi Trip leverages its deep healthcare expertise to match each volunteer with the most suitable placement for their background.
This program welcomes both student interns (minimum second year of a health-related degree) and qualified healthcare professionals (minimum 6 months of relevant work experience), including radiographers, dentists, pharmacists, phlebotomists, and more. Volunteers are needed to help address a critical shortage of clinical specialists across Africa by sharing knowledge, teaching new skills, and introducing advances in medical science at the ground level.
Placements run from 2 weeks up to 12 months with flexible start dates year-round. The program fee covers accommodation, placement coordination, airport pick-up and drop-off, and a free one-hour Swahili language class.
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Updated Sep 9, 2026
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Loved this experience, 100% recommend for everyone to do a Meditrip. The first experience gave me the chance to develop my love of medicine and return to Africa to experience the amazing culture of Tanzania.
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Yes. Forward planning is key to protecting yourself from risk, just as you would anywhere in the world. As a solo traveller or in a group, you will have a strong support system including volunteer coordinators, fellow volunteers, and supervisors. It's important to be aware of your surroundings, respect local customs, and ensure you have appropriate insurance coverage.
Student interns must be in at least their second year of a degree or college program in a related field. Professional volunteers must have a minimum of 6 months of work experience in a related healthcare field. All applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Placements range from 2 weeks up to 12 months. There is no specific start date — you can begin at any time during the year.
The $150 registration fee covers accommodation, placement preparation, facilitation and coordination, airport pick-up and drop-off, and one free hour of Swahili language instruction with a professional instructor. An additional weekly Tanzania medical practice fee of $38–$50 applies.
Medi Trip welcomes a wide range of clinical professionals including radiographers, dentists, pharmacists, phlebotomists, doctors, and nurses, among others. Placements are carefully matched to each volunteer's area of interest and specialty.
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