GoAbroad

Health and Medical Assistance Project in Sri Lanka

by: NVDP Volunteer

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A medical internship in Sri Lanka offers an invaluable opportunity for medical students, recent graduates, or healthcare professionals to gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting. Typically lasting from a few weeks to several months, these internships can be based in urban or rural hospitals, clinics, or healthcare facilities, depending on the program's focus. Interns may have the privilege of observing and assisting local healthcare professionals in various medical procedures, patient care tasks, and even community health education initiatives. Your Role The role of a volunteer in a medical internship program or healthcare-related volunteer program can vary depending on the specific organization, location, and the volunteer's qualifications. However, here are some common roles and responsibilities that volunteers may have in such programs: Assisting Healthcare Professionals: patient care: Patient Interaction: Health Education: Administrative Tasks: Language Interpretation: Community Engagement: Supporting Specialized Care: Research Assistance: Emergency Response: Cultural Exchange: Advocacy and Fundraising: Documentation and Reporting:

Program Highlights

Fulfill your passion for medical work and gain valuable experience while on a lifechanging adventure

Watch and learn from local doctors at work at a training in the hospital.

Experience the feeling of saving lives and providing much-needed care to those who would not get it without you

Explore Sri Lanka's diverse and beautiful landscapes.

Stay and exchange your culture in a host family house in Sri Lanka

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
  • Kosgoda, Sri Lanka
Starts At: $300-600, $600-900, $900-1250, $1250-1500, $1500-2000, $2000-$5000, $5000+
Availability
Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • Fall
Age Requirement: 14+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmaceuticals
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Feb 11, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
  • Kosgoda, Sri Lanka

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmaceuticals

Availability

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • Fall

Age Requirement

14+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Starts At

$300-600, $600-900, $900-1250, $1250-1500, $1500-2000, $2000-$5000, $5000+

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Wifi Costs
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Group Meals
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Internship Placement

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree
  • Trade/technical/vocational training

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Resume

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I volunteer abroad with a group of students, colleagues or friends

Definitely! NVDP has hosted thousands of university groups, schools groups, youth groups and corporate teams on our volunteer abroad programs. We offer a range of options for group volunteering and specialize in creating customized itineraries that provide a safe environment for group members to develop and challenge themselves. 

Does NVDP offer internships?

Yes we do! NVDP has a sister organization, Intern Abroad, that specializes in facilitating internships abroad and remote internship. With a choice of over 50 internship programs in over 10 countries, Intern Abroad offers the opportunity to provide valuable support to a community while also gaining hands-on work experience in a cross-cultural setting that supports your professional and personal development goals. 

How far in advance should I apply?

We recommend applying as soon as you know when you would like to volunteer, and which program you would like to join. This helps to ensure that you can secure your place on the program of your choice, as some programs can be fully booked many months in advance. If you need to make changes after you have completed your registration, you can change your start date, duration, program choice or even destination for free up to 14 days before your star

Why do you need to pay to volunteer abroad?

As an NVDP volunteer, you give up your time and your skills to assist abroad, therefore many people ask us why they have to pay a fee to volunteer with us. Being transparent and making sure NVDP volunteers understand what their fees cover is important to us. NVDP provides a service to our volunteers. We organize your trip, ensure you are prepared in advance, and support you before, during and after your trip. We charge a Registration Fee to cover

What fees do you need to pay?

To volunteer abroad with NVDP you need to pay two fees: a Registration Fee and a Program Fee. The Registration Fee of $250 pays for the services NVDP provides to you in organizing your trip and supporting you from start to finish. It also enables NVDP to provide a range of value-add services that ensure you have the best possible volunteering experience. The Program Fee is paid separately as this is passed on to the local team and organization!

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