Do you work in the medical and healthcare industry? Or are you a student looking to boost your skills and knowledge? Find medical volunteering opportunities and mission trips around the world where you can use your skills to do good.
Best Medical Volunteering Opportunities
Public Health Project in Ghana
• 1-12 weeks
• Price from £1,500
Fiji Volunteer Public Health Project
• 1-12 weeks
• Price from £1,500
Skilled Medical Volunteer Programs
Volunteering is a great way to give back and if you work in the industry there are lots of ways you can put your skills to good use. Whether you are a doctor, nurse, dentist, or other professional, your experience is needed.
Medical Mission Trips
Some international organisations offer short and long term missions to the developing world to help communities in need. These placements can be a really eye opening experience where you get to have a real impact.
Medical Work Experience for Students
Working in the medical profession enables you to demonstrate that you possess the skills and personal qualities required to pursue this career. These skills include but are not limited to: good communication, enthusiasm, perseverance, an ability to work independently and with diverse groups, and a sense of self-insight and personal responsibility.
You do not have to travel far to acquire clinical work experience. However, you can do so if you wish! Contact your local hospital and ask for information about obtaining a clinical work experience placement.
Be aware that the list may be long, you may have to wait until a placement becomes available and theres no guarantees you will be able to secure a place. Some companies offer medical electives abroad which you might be interested in.
If you don’t work in the medical industry, general volunteers are required to help in a non-skilled capacity so don’t be put off applying if you don’t work in the industry or have any previous experience.
You might also like to view community volunteering programs abroad for more ways to give back.
