Medical Assistant in a Clinic for Homeless
Coordinator | Sara
Coordinator | Sara
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Highlights
Provide medical care to people in need
Learn and improve your medical skills assisting doctors and nurses
Visit Pompei, Capri, Ischia, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast during your days off
You could start new friendships with other volunteers
Enjoy the historical centre of Naples and enjoy the capital of pizza and spaghetti
Help provide medical care to homeless people and migrants in a clinic run by doctors volunteers!
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
50+
International Napoli Network (INN) is a cooperative that partners with local public schools and NGOs to provides resources that support health and welfare, environmental conservation, education. Volunteers and interns are placed with partner NGOs and we support you and our partners during your placement.
INN is supporting an NGO who started about 25 years ago in providing assistance to people in serious poverty conditions and support to reintegrate homeless people. They offer psychological counseling services and legal support to reintegrate homeless people and at the end of a specific personal project the beneficiaries are hosted in a shared apartment where they can reacquire a dimension of autonomy and self-care.
The NGO created a clinic inside an area of the public dormitory where they can provide free general care and medical examinations equipped with volunteering doctors which are present on rotation. There are a cardiologist, dermatologist, orthopedist, otolaryngologist, infectiologist, ophthalmologist, gynecologist, nephrologist, dentists. The clinic is understaffed and mostly based on volunteering work. They are used to take care as average of 30 persons in a day, and over 7000 in a year.
You would be there to assist Martina, the nurse who runs the clinic, helping her in collecting and managing datas and also assist the doctors (e.g. for the dentist prepare the tools and clean up the room whenever patients leave).
It happened to some of our volunteers that the President of the Clinic, a surgery doctor, invite volunteers to shadow him one day at the hospital where he works in Naples, in particular the one who are studying or practicing as an otolaryngologist can assist him regularly in the hospital.
Volunteers can have the following tasks:
- Observation (doctors, nurses and dentists)
- Supporting in doing examinations (such as. electrocardiogram)
- Helping with rehabilitation
- Sharing health information and updating patient files
- Clinical Assistant and Prep-Room duties
This placement offer a real learning opportunity and a gratifying volunteer experience. The staff there will benefit from your extra help and you'll be familiar with the healthcare routine of a clinic. The programme is not only for general medicine and nursing students in need of an internship period, but also for all the professionals with a medical background
Typical day
After the initial orientation, you will have your timetable and you will work for approximately 4-5 hours per day.
You may therefore plan daily activities which could include sightseeing, shopping or taking Italian language lessons.
This is the typical weekly timetable at your placement:
- Monday: 3-6pm
- Tuesday: Off (But if you'd like you can volunteer in the afternoon at the counseling center of the Ngo, or maybe join the President at the Hospital he works for)
- Wednesday/Thursday : 9.30am-1pm, 3-5pm
- Friday: 9.30am-1pm
Free-time activities
Volunteers have the weekends free. Italy is universally recognised for its history, art, culture, cuisine and natural beauty, so there is absolutely no shortage of things to see and do while in Naples or further afield in Italy!
Naples has many UNESCO World Heritage sites and volunteers can fill their free time visiting the many historical sites and attractions, tasting the amazing cuisine, sipping espresso in the many café bars or simply exploring parts of Naples by wandering through the beautiful alleys.
Rome, home to the Colosseum, Vatican and Sistine Chapel, is just an hour from Naples by train, and the ancient ruins of Pompeii or the gorgeous island of Capri are also just 45 minutes away.
Nature lovers can hike the nearby Mt. Vesuvius and visit the beautiful Almalfi Coast to complete the “Walk of the Gods”. Volunteers staying for longer durations, or who wish to travel before or after their program, can visit areas further afield in Italy including; Venice, Cinque Terre, Florence, Milan, Pisa and so much more! Volunteers can make travel arrangements once in Naples, with the advice and guidance of our local staff.
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (fluently)
Nurse, Medicine, Pre-Med, Health at University level
Cv and Cover Letter
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Volunteers who wish to join the program must provide relevant experience, as volunteers, students or professional in the field of Medicine. This project is well suited to volunteers who are highly motivated and self-driven. Essential skills include an open-minded attitude and the desire to help others and learn from them. Knowledge of Italian is an asset, but not mandatory.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
Accommodation, self catered breakfast, meals Monday-Friday, airport pick up and drop off, support and supervision by local team are included in the fee. Also a work insurance is provided by the organisation.
On-Demand Services: If you would prefer to arrange your own accomodation or not having meals and airport commutes, we provide extra discount and a tailore extimate.
Airport Pickup and Drop off for Naples Capodichino Airport.
The accommodation is located in the central area of the historical centre of Naples, close to all facilities, metro stations, restaurants, cafés and shops. It consists in dormitory style rooms for maximum 8 volunteers, a gendered bathroom, common kitchen or kitchenette.
Dorm Room
Guesthouse
Basic Breakfast: coffee, tea, milk, jam, honey, corn flakes, biscuit bread, fruit, cookies
Lunch: a first dish option (pasta, rice, gnocchi, soup)
Dinner: a main + vegetables
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Naples International Airport (NAP) in Naples. We assist you to find cheap flights to Italy.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Italy provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Italy you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Italy.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
This program is not available during at least 3 weeks in August and during Christmas time (December 20th - January 6th). We won't accept volunteers for start dates on December as the minimum period is 4 weeks.
When the program is open we suggest volunteers to join the program on mondays. Volunteers who can't join the program in those days are still accepted.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 24 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$862
5 weeks
$1,032
6 weeks
$1,202
7 weeks
$1,364
8 weeks
$1,524
9 weeks
$1,681
10 weeks
$1,837
11 weeks
$1,989
12 weeks
$2,141
24 weeks
(max. stay)
$3,531
Average fees
$181
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
International Napoli Network
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Medical Assistant in a Clinic for Homeless
Help provide medical care to homeless people and migrants in a clinic run by doctors volunteers!
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