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Medical, Orphanage and Hospital Volunteering
Location: Kenya: Rural
Term: Throughout the year
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: All year round
6 Carlton Close Noordhoek Cape Town, Western Cape 7985 South Africa
Call Us
Phone: USA Toll Free: 1-800-606-7185 UK Toll Free: 0800-098-8440 +27 (0) 21 785 6600
Description
Kenya's population is hugely affected by the struggles of HIV/AIDS, poverty and unemployment. Besides being one East Africa's most renowned tourist destinations, and one of the top safari spots in Africa, it is also known to be one of the poorest countries on the continent.
Through our unique and responsible community volunteer projects and by working with our experienced team, there are countless possibilities to impact lives and gain valuable third world medical care experience, such as through our work in local orphanages, schools, hospitals and the Nairobi slums.
Highlights
* Gain medical experience under the supervision of qualified doctors and nurses. (Applicable to those due to study or currently studying medicine or qualified in a medical field suited to the Hospitals needs and requirements.)
* Assist in various orphanages in Limuru, by helping with improving or enhancing the actual facilities as well as becoming involved in teaching and caring for the children
* Get a glimpse of life in the slums of Nairobi and have the opportunity to make a difference in a poor and desperate community
* Get a taste of the Kenyan culture; learn a bit of Swahili
* A great platform to experience some of the most incredible safari spots in Africa
Degree Level
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Qualifications
No qualifications are necessary, however if you are medically qualified or studying medicine we will tailor your placement and exposure accordingly.
Intern Types
- Admin (Health Services)
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
Type of Programs
- Adventure Travel
- Community Service / Volunteerism
- Cultural Exploration
- Student Tours
Languages
- English
- Swahili
Cost in US$:
From 1,340
Cost Include Description:
* Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as building materials, equipment, supplies, foodstuffs, etc.
* All airport transfers from Nairobi Airport upon your arrival and departure.
* Orientation program
* All daily transfers to and from your projects during your stay
* Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day at Brackenhurst International Centre, Limuru
* Weekly laundry service during your stay
* Assistance in your projects by various African Impact staff and volunteer coordinators. Full support from African Impact and your coordinator throughout your time on your Limuru placement.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Adult Education
- AIDS
- Building Maintenance
- Building/construction Projects
- Childcare/children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Community Organizing
- Culture
- Disability Issues
- Economic Development
- Education
- Elderly
- Gender Issues
- Grassroots Organization
- Handicapped
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Hospital
- Indigenous Issues
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Organizational Development
- Orphans
- Painting
- Playgrounds
- Refugee Relief
- Renovation
- Repairs
- Sanitation
- Self Help
- Seniors
- Social Services, Social Work
- Volunteering
- Women
- Youth Development
Age Range
18-70This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
Participants Travel to Kenya
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
2 working daysYear Founded
2004
