Volunteer English-Healthcare Project
Project At A Glance |
Location: Entebbe
Start Point: Entebbe International Airport , Entebbe
End Point: Entebbe International Airport , Entebbe
Duration: 2-12 Weeks
Hours: 20-30 Hours per week
Food: Local meals 3 times a day
Room: Host family or hostel
Date: First and Third Monday of each month |
Project Summary
Hospitals and clinics located in the areas surrounding Uganda 's major cities lack the staff and resources needed. In effect, knowledgeable and able-bodied volunteers are in great demand. These health clinics offer various services to the citizens of Uganda, including: outpatient procedures, blood tests, community outreach, family planning, treatment of minor injury, and antenatal services. Participants joining IFRE's medical program will work in hospitals and clinics within the capacity of an assistant. Duties greatly depend on the educational background and skills and personal interests of volunteers .
Skills/Qualification
Applicants must be able to provide some form of medical certification (medical ID, EMT, paramedic, nursing, etc.) or be a healthcare professional. Due to liabilities, applicants lacking some form of medical training/expertise will be ineligible for this project. All healthcare-related credentials must be furnished/provided prior to arrival in-country.
Volunteer's Responsibilities
Within the capacity of a medical volunteer, participants will not be able to perform major surgeries/procedures. Instead, volunteers will assist doctors and other already-existing healthcare professionals by measuring patients' blood pressure, temperatures, recording height, weight and other related tasks. Additionally, volunteers may be asked to assist various health camps/posts in distributing medication, providing health tips (pertaining to nutrition, personal hygiene) and occasionally counseling patients. Other possible duties may include treating minor wounds and injuries as well as keeping and helping to maintain health records. Duties greatly depend on the educational background, skills and personal interests of volunteers.
Room/Food
IFRE makes all necessary arrangements regarding room, food and supervision from the beginning to the end of the program. While participating in the first week's language and cultural immersion classes, participants stay with a host family near the city. While volunteering, participants stay with either a host family or at the orphanage – in a separate room with a shared bathroom. |
