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  • Good Health And Well-Being

Medical Center Support

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2 - 3 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Support the functioning of Nepali hospitals and make healthcare more accessible to vulnerable people
  • Put your medical skills and knowledge into practice
  • Learn new medical skills, as you can be placed in different rooms in the hospital (although your position within each room depends on your abilities)

Highlights

  • Support the functioning of Nepali hospitals and make healthcare more accessible to vulnerable people
  • Put your medical skills and knowledge into practice
  • Learn new medical skills, as you can be placed in different rooms in the hospital (although your position within each room depends on your abilities)
  • Experience first-hand Nepalese culture and traditions by staying with a local family and interacting with locals on your daily life
  • Enjoy some of the interesting and beautiful things Nepal has to offer: colourful festivals, ancient palaces, astonishing landscapes.
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    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Support medical care in Nepal by assisting local hospitals, gaining hands-on experience, and providing essential services to communities in need

    This volunteer program is open to trainees, nurses, medical students and medical professionals; anyone with a medical background is welcome. 

    Each volunteer will be able to put into practice what they have learned, under the guidance of local professionals, while making medical care accessible to ...

    About the program

    This volunteer program is open to trainees, nurses, medical students and medical professionals; anyone with a medical background is welcome. 

    Each volunteer will be able to put into practice what they have learned, under the guidance of local professionals, while making medical care accessible to local Nepalese communities who are currently in great need of help. 

    Through this volunteer experience, volunteers will gain unique and useful medical experience, such as learning to help with relatively basic equipment or experiencing firsthand how medical care works in third world countries. The experiential value of this program is especially high because each week of your stay, you will be able to stay in a different hospital room, allowing you to become familiar with how Nepalese hospitals operate. 

    Volunteers will be assigned tasks and placed according to their current skills. Throughout their entire experience, volunteers will work closely with local hospital staff and local doctors and nurse practitioners who will guide them through their program. Volunteers can expect to participate in tasks such as dressing wounds, supporting patient care, performing pressure, pulse and temperature checks, providing surgical assistance, performing medical examinations, and providing support to the local hospital medical team; these tasks will be assigned based on the specific skills the volunteer possesses. 
    • In addition, volunteers can provide support in areas such as general medicine, emergency, ICU/CCU care department, surgery, outpatient, nursing, pediatrics, gynecology and dental services.

    Typical day

    Volunteers work on weekdays, approximately four to six hours per day. Weekends are free for volunteers to discover Nepal and enjoy the rich cultural heritage and landmarks it has to offer.

    Breakfast: 7:00 a.m.
    Begin your day with breakfast at your accommodation.

    Work Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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    Typical day

    Volunteers work on weekdays, approximately four to six hours per day. Weekends are free for volunteers to discover Nepal and enjoy the rich cultural heritage and landmarks it has to offer.

    Breakfast: 7:00 a.m.
    Begin your day with breakfast at your accommodation.

    Work Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Volunteer activities in the local hospital, working alongside doctors and nursing staff.

    Lunch: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    Take a break and have lunch at your accommodation or nearby.

    Afternoon Work Hours: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Continue with volunteer tasks, supporting patient care, wound healing, and other hospital activities.

    Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
    Join other volunteers for dinner and relax after a productive day.

    Free-time activities

    Tourism is the largest industry in Nepal and its biggest source of foreign income. This is precisely due to the very rich cultural heritage and beautiful attractions Nepal has to offer. We believe that during your stay as a volunteer you shall be able to enjoy some of those very beautiful sights as ...

    Free-time activities

    Tourism is the largest industry in Nepal and its biggest source of foreign income. This is precisely due to the very rich cultural heritage and beautiful attractions Nepal has to offer. We believe that during your stay as a volunteer you shall be able to enjoy some of those very beautiful sights as well. Some of the highlights we could suggest are:

    • Assisting any of Nepal's very colourful and interesting festivals, where you'll be able to dive into Nepal's culture and history.
    • The Kathmandu valley UNESCO sites
    • Trekking routes such as the Annapurna Circuit, Sanctuary, and Jomsom
    • Hot air balloons over the Himalayan mountains
    • Exploring waterways on a raft
    Among many others!

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    Medicine at Involvement in the area of Medicine level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Our volunteers must be passionate about the cause, helping Nepalese hospitals work more efficiently and thus making healthcare more accessible to people from vulnerable backgrounds.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    The above mentioned rates cover:
    • Airport pick-up and transfer to the volunteer's home.
    • Accommodation during your volunteering period
    • 2 meals per day during your volunteer period.
    • Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the adventure volunteer team.
    • Program monitoring and evaluation
    • Orientation and induction to the program
    • Certificate of hours volunteered
    • Accident insurance during your volunteering period
    • Liability for your activity
    • Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program.

    Airport Pickup at Tribhuvan International Airport

    Our scheduled airport pick-up times are between 8 am and 9 pm. If you arrive at other times, there may be additional costs.

    Accommodation

    During the time of your participation in the program, you will stay with a Nepalese host family. Staying with a host family is a great way to get an insider's perspective on the local culture, as staying with a family will show you the local traditions, customs and festivals. It is also a unique way to form lasting bonds not only with your guest family members, but also with the entire community in which you will be staying. Your accommodation includes two meals (breakfast and dinner), bed in a dormitory with other volunteers, bathroom facilities and use of common areas.

    Food & Beverages

    Breakfast and dinner are included. Not included special dietary options.

    Volunteers will experience local meals for breakfast and dinner.

    For breakfast, typical options include dal bhat (lentil soup with rice), paratha (flatbread), yogurt with honey, and fresh fruit such as bananas, apples, or papaya. A warm cup of milk tea or black tea is often served alongside the meal.

    For dinner, meals typically consist of dal bhat (rice and lentils), vegetable curries, momo (dumplings filled with meat or vegetables), and roti (flatbread).

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. We assist you to find cheap flights to Nepal. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Nepal provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Nepal you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Nepal. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    The project is open all year round. Volunteers are welcome to arrive on their day of the week of preference, although we'd recommend volunteers to choose to arrive on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as this allows them to be more easily integrated into the project.
    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $364 per week 2 - 3 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    2 - 3 weeks

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    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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    Location

    Asia > Southern Asia > Nepal > Kathmandu

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