Medical and Healthcare

Medical and Healthcare Volunteer Programs in Iringa

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of people in need? Our healthcare volunteer program in Iringa offer you just that opportunity! Our programs provide vital support to under-resourced and understaffed clinics in rural settings in Iringa, giving you the chance to make a real impact on the lives of those living in poverty.

You’ll have the opportunity to work side-by-side with local medical professionals to provide medical care and other essential services to those in need. You’ll also have the chance to learn more about the healthcare system in Tanzania and gain valuable medical experience in the process. So if you’re looking for a meaningful way to make a difference, Apply Now for our healthcare volunteer project in Tanzania!

Depending on your skills and experience, you might work in a hospital, or a clinic, or you might provide home-based care. As a medical volunteer, you will have the opportunity to help those in need by providing healthcare services such as diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, administering medication, and providing health education.

Our medical volunteer projects also provide the opportunity to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and other health-related issues, such as sanitation and hygiene, nutrition, and safe sexual practices. You may also be able to assist in the development of community health initiatives and programs.

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Highlights

  • Provide medical support and assistance to nurses and doctors at under-resourced facilities, including but not limited to helping with patient care, assisting with administrative tasks, stocking supplies and medication, and providing technical support with medical equipment. Additionally, provide emotional and moral support to staff, patients, and families to help alleviate the stress of working in under-resourced facilities.

  • Gain practical experience in the medical field in the most rewarding kind of way

Our Vlunteer program has a start date on 01 and 15 of each month. You should arrange your flights to arrive into and depart from Iringa-Nduli Airport for the dates specified in your booking confirmation.

Please contact us for start dates.

From $240/week

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Orientation
  • All project related transport
  • 24 hour support of experienced on-site project co-ordinator
  • A donation to the project and care of the children
  • Airport transfer on arrival and departure on set dates

Excluded

  • Flights
  • All meals and drinks
  • Travel insurance and visas (C class visa for volunteering costs $200, plus tourist visa price for up to 2 months)
  • Extra excursions and trips

You will receive a comprehensive orientation with one of the project managers on arrival. This will cover the following areas:

  • An introduction to Tanzanian culture and values, food and practices.
  • Your health and safety whilst in Tanzania.
  • Transport and money in Tanzania.
  • Workplace ethics and code of conduct.
  • A familiarisation tour of Iringa town and introduction to its surrounding areas.
  • An introduction to the project areas.
  • An introduction to the sports coaching activities, aims and methods.
  • Places to visit in your free time and at weekends.

There are a couple of nice places in and around Iringa that you can relax at during the weekend. Iringa is also well located for safaris to the Ruaha National Park, Mikumi, and Selous. The program managers will be happy to help organize excursions if you are interested during your stay.

Whilst you are at the the volunteer program in Iringa the program managers will be available to provide assistance and support 24/7.

A project staff member will meet you at the airport and will transfer you to the volunteer house, which is approximately 30-45 minutes drive from the airport. You will be transferred back to the airport at the end of your volunteer project. Please arrange your flights for the dates specified in your booking confirmation.

You will be quite active on this sports volunteer project, so we recommend that you are reasonably fit and healthy to participate. Please remember to be respectful and considerate if you wish to suggest any improvements, or new ideas that you feel would benefit the project. Local project staff may have different cultural expectations and values to you and yours are not necessarily right. Things may run to Africa time, which can be decidedly laid back, but learn to relax a little and you may find you enjoy the difference in pace. The project managers have significant experience at managing local project relationships, so ask for their advice if you are unsure about something and please listen to it.

Minimum age is 18. There is no maximum age, as long as you are fit and healthy enough to participate in project activities.

Want to join this project, but still have some questions?