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Requirements for HealthCare Volunteer Projects

There are no specific requirements to become a volunteer with HealthCare Volunteer â€“ anybody with an interest in is welcome to apply. Many locations have a variety of possible placements, which would be suitable for anyone from a member of the general public to a Professor top of their medical field.Every person that volunteers has the opportunity to make a difference to the life and health of people that really need it. Most of our projects are flexible on dates for volunteering â€“ you go for as long or as short as you wish. If you change your plans mid-way through your volunteer trip, thatâ€™s no problem at all. Our volunteers come from all over the world, as a result there are often opportunities to volunteer within international teams. We aim to partner directly with the Ministry of Health in the countries we send volunteers to in order to provide a safe and legal volunteering experience that the local Government has approved.	2007 Volunteer Highlights

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Fees

We do not charge anything for the volunteering experiences we provide. The only costs involved are your living costs and travel costs to the destination you choose.
We do however ask that you consider some form of donation to our International Programme fund.
This is a fund which aims to send medical and dental equipment packages out to the places that really need them.
We promise to you that all of your donation will go towards the running of our projects and to needs such as shipping costs for free equipment we acquire from local hospitals or the actual purchase of new equipment.
As opposed to actual monetary donations we are also looking for donations of used and out of date medical and dental equipment that can be used in this project. This can be in many forms, for example you can take it with you to a project, or you can arrange for it to be delivered to one of our offices for future distribution.

You can donate any amount of money via PayPal or by a cheque payable to â€œHealthCare Volunteerâ€ and send it to:

6825 Cielo Vista Dr
PMB# 29
El Paso, TX 79925

If you would like more information on how to donate equipment please contact Sarah Richardson, Director of European Operations at sarah.richardson@healthcarevolunteer.com

General guidelines
The application process has a rolling deadline, HealthCare Volunteer accepts the first qualified applicants for each programme. We are flexible and can place volunteers at very short notice, but do ask if possible that you apply 6 weeks in advance so that we can advise you of specific project details/requirements and local arrangements can be made for your arrival.

We attempt to give you a choice of accommodation for each project. Some projects in more rural areas will need prior arrangement of accommodation, as this is often in hospital dormitories or the local mission.

Volunteers typically work a standard working week (around 40 hours) with weekends off to enjoy cultural events in the community. Individual projects do however vary, and some volunteers work weekend and less hours during the week in order for there to be adequate medical/dental cover in a hospital.

English is generally sufficient, but individual project requirements vary.
For example in Ecuador all volunteers must be able to speak Spanish as very few patients/local health staff members can speak English. In Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, basic Swahili is recommended but not required â€“ volunteers are advised to take a small phrase book with them. In Brazil, Portuguese fluency is helpful but not required. Keep in mind that in rural villages there is limited access to education and health care so many members of the population may only speak the local/tribal languages.

Medical/Dental/Nursing/Pharmacy/Other health professional students who have entered their clinical years of training may be able to provide clinical volunteer services in select locations.

In most cases, untrained volunteers will be allowed to help with logistics, supplies support, ancillary clinical support and community/village education programs.

Teams are encouraged to apply.

We are usually able to place you in the location of your choice during the specific dates you desire.

Further information for medical / dental / nursing / pharmacy students and professionals
Our programs are designed so that long-term physician, dentist, nurse and pharmacist volunteers at the project locations will in certain cases agree to have students within their profession rotate through their clinic under their supervision for 1-4 week periods.

If you are a trained physician or dentist, you will be responsible for the cost to get temporary licensure in the location you wish to volunteer as many countries charge temporary licensure fees/visa fees. This however, is often waivered by the Government if you are going for a short period of time.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for airfare, and unless otherwise indicated, your housing, food, transportation, etc.

Dental students can fulfill their 1-year elective in certain cases. Medical students can complete Medical Electives under certain project programmes. For more information:

International Association of Dental Students and HealthCare Volunteer (Program Proposal For Dental Students)

European Medical Students' Association and HealthCare Volunteer (Program Proposal for European Medical Students)

International Federation of Medical Students' Associations and HealthCare Volunteer (Program Proposal for Global Medical Students)

For more information on the logistics of being signed off for your Elective with our organisation please contact Sarah Richardson, Director of European Operations at sarah.richardson@healthcarevolunteer.com

How do I apply?
Follow this 3 step process:
1. Create an account and then login to your account. Next fill out the online application. If you are joining an existing team or group, please make sure you add them to your team accessible on your profile page.
2. Next, print/fill out the paper form (PDF or DOC) and mail it to us with supporting documents.
3. Upon receipt of your materials, we will process your application, obtain necessary work permits and deploy you to your volunteering site. Filling out the volunteering form is not a guarantee of placement, but we do try to accommodate as many volunteers as possible during the times you request. Please remember you will have to pay your own visa, temporary licensure or other governmental fees necessary. In the mean time, please gain the latest recommended immunizations and anti-malaria medication if you are volunteering in a malaria-risk zone.
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Gabriel Borowiak	Title Test Activity 1 Organization Affiliation NNN	Location: Gabon Join Team \| Details
tree tea	Title sports Organization Affiliation Asociaci?n Ak'Tenamit September 26, 2017 to September 27, 2017	Location: chennai Turkey 899 Join Team \| Details
Manual Testing	Title Trip Organization Affiliation qwer June 26, 2017 to June 26, 2017	Location: sadesd A Gol, 00 Australia 123456 Join Team \| Details
Manual Testing	Title aaaa Organization Affiliation aaa June 08, 2017 to June 08, 2017	Location: sddd B�b el Ahmar, 01 Afghanistan 123456 Join Team \| Details
Manual Testing	Title aaaa Organization Affiliation aaa June 07, 2017 to June 07, 2017	Location: dffdf Civlak, 00 Algeria 122 Join Team \| Details
Chris Gayle	Title Free Camp Organization Affiliation TATA Trust September 27, 2016 to September 30, 2016	Location: SOuth Street Al Lusayli, 03 Australia 603103 Join Team \| Details
Chris Gayle	Title Child Health Care Trip Organization Affiliation UNO September 29, 2016 to September 30, 2016	Location: South Downing street India 767676 Join Team \| Details
Omobolanle Adekanye	Title Save A Life Today medical outreach and blood donation Organization Affiliation National blood transfusion service	Location: gwadabawa, achida, bodinga Nigeria sokoto Join Team \| Details
	Title WOUND CARE PROJECT Organization Affiliation TANZANIA RURAL HEALTH MOVEMENT December 15, 2014 to January 17, 2015	Location: Mwanza Mwanza, ZZ Tanzania 255 Join Team \| Details
	Title WOUND CARE PROJECT Organization Affiliation TANZANIA RURAL HEALTH MOVEMENT December 15, 2014 to January 17, 2015	Location: Mwanza Mwanza, ZZ Tanzania 255 Join Team \| Details
	Title Summer Camp Nurse Organization Affiliation Christian Appalachian Project, June 16, 2015 to August 1, 2015	Location: Mt. Vernon, KY United States 40456 Join Team \| Details
	Title education Organization Affiliation keen junior academy May 12, 2014 to August 16, 2014	Location: 15 minutes drive from the city center Nairobi, AR Kenya Join Team \| Details
	Title Summer Camp Nurse Organization Affiliation Christian Appalachian Project, June 16, 2014 to August 1, 2014	Location: Mt. Vernon, KY United States 40456 Join Team \| Details
James Nyanda	Title Health and Finance Organization Affiliation Victorious Youth Social Care	Location: Kihonda-Mafisa Tanzania 1704 Join Team \| Details
Robyn Aguzzi	Title Serve.Love.Care Volunteer Organization Affiliation Catholic Hospice & Palliative Care July 09, 2013 to January 01, 2014	Location: 6200 Brooktree Road Wexford, PA United States 15090 Join Team \| Details
Robyn Aguzzi	Title Serve.Love.Care Volunteer Organization Affiliation Catholic Hospice	Location: Brooktree Road Wexford, PA United States 15090 Join Team \| Details
MOSES WANGOLA	Title EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Organization Affiliation African Society for Qualty in HealthCare Partipatory Action for Rural Development - Healthy Women Partnership September 14, 2013 to March 08, 2014	Location: P.O BOX 774 TORORO Uganda +256 Join Team \| Details
md. saddam hossain	Title medicine help for komolapur slum people Organization Affiliation self May 10, 2013 to May 15, 2013	Location: Runsi, 84 Bangladesh 1214 Join Team \| Details
Andrew Mongare	Title health awereness Organization Affiliation BLESSED CHILDRENS HOPE FOUNDATION April 10, 2013 to June 1, 2013	Location: 797 Nyamira, ZZ Kenya 40500 Join Team \| Details
Andrew Mongare	Title health awereness Organization Affiliation BLESSED CHILDRENS HOPE FOUNDATION April 10, 2013 to June 1, 2013	Location: 797 Nyamira, ZZ Kenya 40500 Join Team \| Details
Andrew Mongare	Title health awereness Organization Affiliation BLESSED CHILDRENS HOPE FOUNDATION April 10, 2013 to June 1, 2013	Location: 797 Nyamira, ZZ Kenya 40500 Join Team \| Details
	Title Volunteer in Haiti Organization Affiliation Gods Children Inc, July 6, 2012 to July 19, 2012	Location: port-au-prince, ZZ Haiti 222222 Join Team \| Details
	Title Help in Haiti Organization Affiliation Gods Children Inc, July 8, 2012 to July 19, 2012	Location: port-au-prince, ZZ Haiti 234233422342423 Join Team \| Details
	Title Volunteer in India Organization Affiliation HealthCare Volunteer, July 8, 2012 to July 16, 2012	Location: hospital raipur, ZZ United States 44444 Join Team \| Details
Neilesh Patel	Title Dental Screenings - California Organization Affiliation HealthCare Volunteer, June 13, 2012 to June 30, 2012	Location: 809B cuesta drive Mountain VIew, CA United States 94040 Join Team \| Details
Neilesh Patel	Title HIV Aids in Morocco Organization Affiliation HealthCare Volunteer, March 8, 2013 to March 24, 2013	Location: 33 state st mountain view, CA United States 94040 Join Team \| Details
Neilesh Patel	Title Helping Uganda HIV/Aids Organization Affiliation HealthCare Volunteer, June 11, 2012 to June 17, 2012	Location: 22 state street kampala, ZZ Uganda 3434343 Join Team \| Details
Neilesh Patel	Title Volunteering in Uganda Organization Affiliation HealthCare Volunteer, June 15, 2012 to July 10, 2012	Location: 443 state street kampala, ZZ Uganda 43944 Join Team \| Details
Neilesh Patel	Title India - Raipur Organization Affiliation HealthCare Volunteer, November 3, 2012 to November 17, 2012	Location: Raipur, ZZ India 329393 Join Team \| Details
Dordy Joseph	Title Mobile Medical Missions to Haiti 2012 Organization Affiliation Hearts4Haiti Relief & Bethesda World Ministries June 16, 2012 to June 23, 2012	Location: P-au-P Haiti, ZZ Haiti N/A Join Team \| Details
Gokla Mason	Title Bangalore Naryan Dental Organization Affiliation Healthsouk.com February 27, 2012 to February 12, 2012	Location: 22 state tree mountain view, CA United States 94040 Join Team \| Details
Charles Page	Title Heal the World Organization Affiliation http://www.psproof.com/ March 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010	Location: 204 N. El Camino Real #721 Encinitas, CA United States 92024 Join Team \| Details
	Title Haitian Relief Organization Affiliation J/P Haitian Relief Organization September 4, 2010 to September 15, 2010	Location: Petion Ville IDP Camp Port-Au-Prince, Haiti Join Team \| Details
Arif Qadir	Title clean Lahore Organization Affiliation WASA	Location: Pakistan Join Team \| Details
Joyce Chapman	Title China Organization Affiliation jackson healthcare August 1, 2009 to August 15, 2009	Location: China Join Team \| Details
Dr Rathnasiri A Hewage	Title Medical Administration Vounteer Attachment Organization Affiliation Ministry of healthcare and Nutrition, Sri Lanka, January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009	Location: Ministry of Health Sri Lanka, Deans Road Colombo 10, Sri Lanka 6543 Join Team \| Details
Sabina Jarochowicz	Title Physiotherapists and Allied Health Proffesionals- Tanzania Organization Affiliation HealthCare Volunteer Organization June 10, 2009 to July 2, 2009	Location: Moshi District Hospital (Mawezi) Moshi, Tanzania Join Team \| Details
	Title FREE MALARIA COMMUNITY--WSTERN KENYA. Organization Affiliation Passion Kenya March 23, 2009 to April 20, 2009	Location: BOX 116-50210 Buyofu. Nairobi, ZZ Kenya 254 Join Team \| Details
Meliza Manuel	Title Research Study Volunteers Needed Organization Affiliation Clinical Research Site March 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009	Location: Anaheim, CA United States 92801 Join Team \| Details
Tien Le	Title Medical mission in Viet Nam Organization Affiliation Wellness Global Foundation July 14, 2009 to July 28, 2009	Location: Vietnam Join Team \| Details
Eva KRauß	Title dental and medical volunteer Organization Affiliation Health Care Volunteer August 10, 2009 to September 6, 2009	Location: Tanzania Moshi District Hospital (Mawenzi),, ZZ Tanzania Join Team \| Details
Shana Green	Title Public Health/ Indigenous Health: Ecuador/ Peru Organization Affiliation none September 15, 2008 to February 15, 2009	Location: Peru Join Team \| Details
LEO ATWINE	Title VOLUNTEERS FOR HEALTH, SOCIAL WORK NEEDED TO WORK IN UGANDA Organization Affiliation KYABUGIMBI COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH CARE ORGANISATION (KCBHC-UGANDA) November 2, 2008 to December 22, 2010	Location: BUSHENYI UGANDA KAMPALA, Uganda 256 Join Team \| Details
	Title Guatemala dental clinic 12/27/08 Organization Affiliation Dentalcare-volunteers & Spirit Education Foundation Decemeber 27, 2008 to January 7, 2009	Location: 15532 E Tepee Dr Fountain Hills, AZ United States 85268 Join Team \| Details
Catherine Matthys	Title Tanzania Organization Affiliation Healthcare Volunteers June 18, 2008	Location: Tanzania Join Team \| Details

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