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Volunteer in a Community Health Clinic

by: Volunteer for the Visayans

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Volunteer at a health clinic in the Philippines and help augment support to understaffed and underfunded health clinics in rural towns outside Tacloban City. This volunteer project is ideal for volunteers looking to experience the Philippines' healthcare industry or implement their professional medical skills in a rewarding environment. Rural Health Unit clinics serve as the only source of free...

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Program Highlights

Work at a rural health clinic alongside local medial professionals.

Gain incomparable hands-on experience with patients.

Travel to underserved communities and provide essential healthcare services.

Live with a local host family and take your learning to the next level.

Experience the joy, hospitality, and resiliency of the Filipino people!

Quick Details

Locations
  • Tacloban City, Philippines
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$100-300
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Dental
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Medicine
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8

Total Reviews

1

Rural Health Clinic - Pastrana

October 30, 2013by: carter.brown44 - Grand RapidsProgram: Volunteer in a Community Health Clinic
8

Volunteering with the healthcare team at a personal and community level was a great experience. From the moment I arrived I worked directly with patients. The majority of patients presented with low acuity ailments and many mother's brought their children in for weight and growth measurements. From wound care to vital signs, vaccinations to observing physician consultation, I was able to cover nearly all aspects of the small clinic. The staff allowed me to work under my own scope of practice, always making sure I felt comfortable completing tasks. The staff went out of their way to welcome me, spending time to teach me useful words and phrases in the local dialect, Wary Wary, which helped me connect with the patients on a greater level. Overall, this was a great way to obtain patient contact hours, connect with the locals and an unforgettable cultural experience.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Tacloban City, Philippines

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Dental
  • Health
  • Health Care

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Cost per week

$100-300

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Resume
  • Online Application
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Volunteer at a health clinic in the Philippines and help augment support to understaffed and underfunded health clinics in rural towns outside Tacloban City. This volunteer project is ideal for volunteers looking to experience the Philippines' healthcare industry or implement their professional medical skills in a rewarding environment. Rural Health Unit clinics serve as the only source of free healthcare for impoverished communities in rural towns around Tacloban City. It is at these clinics where one doctor and a handful of nurses have the sole responsibility of looking after a community of thousands of people while at the same time having only a limited number of resources at their disposal. Clinics benefit from volunteer medical professionals and students. Duties vary by qualific...

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