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India Medical Volunteers

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2 - 12 semanas  ·  Edad 17 - 50+
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Puntos Relevantes

  • 70% of volunteers are 18-22 years old.
  • Work inside slum clinics on our top-rated medical volunteer program.
  • Have a large exposure to a variety of different healthcare settings.

Puntos Relevantes

  • 70% of volunteers are 18-22 years old.
  • Work inside slum clinics on our top-rated medical volunteer program.
  • Have a large exposure to a variety of different healthcare settings.
  • Learn from local doctors & medical staff & get involved in supporting them.
  • Structured weekend trips to the Taj Mahal & Jaipur.

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    Sobre el programa

    Gain practical experience and insight on the medical program in India, whilst bringing support to a large population and under resourced facilities.

    As a medical volunteer in India, you will have a fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand experience and insight into Indian health care. Medical volunteers in India work with highly trained local staff. This gives individuals exposure and tuition that they are unlikely to obtain in their own ...

    Sobre el programa

    As a medical volunteer in India, you will have a fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand experience and insight into Indian health care. Medical volunteers in India work with highly trained local staff. This gives individuals exposure and tuition that they are unlikely to obtain in their own country. If you are thinking of studying, or even pursuing a healthcare career, joining our India medical programs will offer you essential first-hand experience that will assist in your career development.

    BACKGROUND TO THE MEDICAL PROGRAM

    Despite advances in India’s healthcare system, much of the population still experiences poor health. This is largely due to a lack of awareness of health issues. Additionally, many Indians simply cannot afford regular, if any, medical treatment. The projects we support therefore offer free, or highly subsidised, healthcare to local people from slum and rural communities.

    Our main project for India medical volunteers focuses on supporting medical camps within slum communities. In these areas, there is a prominent lack of health education and access to medical help. To contribute to improving this, we have established our primary healthcare clinic, running all year round in the heart of the core slum community we support. Additionally, our team established pop-up clinics across some of the local area’s poorest communities. This helps to ensure our team and international volunteers can make the biggest impact possible.

    As a medical volunteer in India, you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of different medical facilities. This can range from shadowing in surgeries to sitting in on GP consultations. We offer medical placements for people of all backgrounds. Therefore, if you’re a school leaver looking for work experience to boost your university application, we can accommodate you. Alternatively, if you’re a nursing/medical student organising an overseas elective placement, we also have you covered. Our medical project in India is considered one of the best places to volunteer abroad.

    MEDICAL VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT EXAMPLES

    Slum Outreach Health Campaigns - The healthcare clinics we run are the core of the medical volunteer project in India. Our primary clinic is based in the Sector 10 community which is where the Volunteer House is based and where the local team resides. The centre acts as the main point of health access for the local community. This is particularly important since individuals here may not otherwise have access to any other form of healthcare in what is a deprived community.

    Our medical staff can see anywhere from 15-30 patients daily at the Sector 10 clinic. The doctors are employed by the local team and provide primary healthcare and medical check-ups to members of the local community.

    We periodically run free medical camps across other poor communities in Faridabad. The slums we work in at any point in time are dictated by the communities that have the greatest need. The more volunteers we have, the more outreach campaigns the local team can run and the more slum communities we can support. We hire a local doctor to lead the campaigns and supervise volunteers. Our team continues to supply the relevant medical supplies and equipment needed. An interpreter is also recruited to help India medical volunteers overcome the language barrier when interacting with patients.

    Whilst it cannot be guaranteed, medical volunteers in India may be assigned some very basic hands-on involvement. This may include taking blood pressure, blood sugar and dressing minor wounds. This is all undertaken under the supervision of the staff you will be attached to during your time. The local staff are extremely welcoming and very keen for volunteers to learn. Although the patient interactions will be in Hindi, the doctors speak English and will explain everything to you in English. Otherwise, an interpreter will be available to help India medical volunteers overcome the language barrier when interacting with patients.

    We welcome medical volunteers of all backgrounds to join this medical volunteer abroad program. Participants often have the chance to learn basic skills when assisting doctors in seeing the patients. You will also get the chance to see and learn about interesting clinical signs and syndromes typically found in slum communities.

    Volunteers receive ongoing training and mentoring from the local doctor, enabling each participant to get as involved as possible. The range of health conditions encountered in the slums is vast. Although many patients only have simple problems, they benefit immensely from specialist input.

    Shadowing in a Hospital Setting - We have several hospitals within our network. Volunteers will have the opportunity to shadow within hospital departments. Here, individuals may be able to carry out basic health checks on patients during doctor’s rounds.

    Common departments volunteers in India will be placed within at the hospital include ultrasound, paediatrics, ophthalmology, gynaecology, laboratory, non-urgent care and theatre.

    Volunteers tend to be placed in private hospitals across Faridabad as they provide more opportunities for volunteers and greater support from the local doctors. There are more surgeries to observe and more exposure to be had within the hospital network that the local team partners with.

    Medical volunteers in India can also witness surgeries. However, these are on an ad hoc basis. You will, therefore, be notified a day in advance or even on the day once the surgeries have been confirmed. Naturally, we cannot guarantee those specific surgeries will take place. In any case, it can be a real eye-opening experience to see the difference between hospitals in India compared to those at home.

    GP Clinic - Here, participants can work alongside a local doctor. Medical volunteers will assist in carrying out basic health checks on members of the local community in a bustling street market. Usually, the doctor sees up to 100 patients daily. The clinic can run in both morning and late evening time, usually around 2-3 hours each session. This may allow for basic hands-on involvement if volunteers choose to undertake such an opportunity.

    Community Visits - Volunteers will accompany local doctors as they conduct a range of health checks across different community settings. Examples include visits to local schools and the Sector 10 community projects to undertake health screening of students. Volunteers will usually get a chance to administer basic first aid to the children. Additionally, visits to care homes in the community to conduct health screening on the more vulnerable and elderly. Volunteers can extend their support in this setting by helping with the cooking and preparing meals for the residents. The motive of the local team remains to help the deprived local community as much as possible.

    STUDENT ELECTIVE OPPORTUNITIES

    We are able to provide specialist elective placements for students in India. Students looking to enjoy a unique overseas elective experience can do so with our organisation. Learn directly from health professionals in medical settings like no other. As a medical volunteer in India, you can specify during the online application process which clinical elective you wish to undertake. More specifically, highlight your elective experience in the 'Special Requirements' section of the online application. The India team will then have everything planned and in place for your elective in India.

    Medical - Gain practical medical experience and insight on your medical elective in India. Work alongside local doctors in outreach work to support some of Delhi’s poorest people. Build cultural connections and learn directly from doctors as you play a leading role in supporting the slum outreach health campaigns. Shadow clinics and consultations and conduct basic health checks as we provide free medical care to slum communities. Observe surgeries and compare hospital standards to home. Get hands-on at GP clinics in the ultimate medical elective placement.

    Nursing - Your nursing elective in India is full of variety. For example, shadowing nurses in hospitals, supporting slum outreach medical camps and assisting doctors with healthcare checks at community clinics. Throughout your nursing placement, you will learn from the healthcare professionals about healthcare practises in India. Furthermore, you will learn about the prevalent diseases in the local area. Observe numerous departments including paediatrics, emergency and neurology and make your nursing elective in India one not to forget!

    OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER AS A MEDICAL VOLUNTEER IN INDIA

    Return Airport Transfer - Your return airport transfer is not included in your Program Fee. Our local team can help arrange onward transfers to the airport or an alternative destination from the volunteer accommodation. Making specific arrangements once in India provides more flexibility as plans can often change and participants may be on similar flight plans. Alternatively, a more common and cheaper method is to use a ridesharing app. Participants can often be travelling across their final few days and therefore are not necessarily heading back to the airport directly from our accommodation. The costs depend on your method of transport and your final destination. This can often be split across multiple participants if you are travelling with someone else on the program.

    Top Medical Program - The medical volunteer work in India is rated as our top overseas medical program across all destinations. This is due to the exposure our participants get and the range of projects involved. The program is not only for general medicine and nursing students but also for all those with health-related interests. This opportunity is available to school leavers and those who have never studied medicine before. This is the ultimate experience to make a positive impact within poor communities, regardless of your experience.

    Hands-On Involvement - Your level of involvement at the medical volunteer abroad projects is dictated by a range of factors. First of all your medical experience, but also the duration of program and willingness to get involved. The medical staff are accountable for you whilst you’re under their supervision. Ultimately, it is completely up to them if you are permitted and want to get involved in hands-on procedures.

    Previous medical volunteer in India participants have been given the chance to administer IV injections, dress wounds etc. However, please note we can never guarantee or promote hands-on involvement regardless of medical experience or background.

    Generally speaking those with little or no medical experience assume a largely observational role. If you are studying a medically related degree, then you should have more opportunity to undertake some more basic hands-on involvement. However, to reiterate we can never guarantee or endorse hands-on experience should you choose to get hands-on. Such a decision ultimately lies with the medical staff.

    Trained Professionals - Please note this program is not suitable for trained professionals who are looking to practise overseas. This opportunity is only suitable for school leavers & medical students looking to go into the medical or nursing field and wish to learn about a healthcare system overseas.

    Group Medical Trips - We provide affordable group trips to India for academic institutions and societies from around the world. From only 699 GBP per person (group leaders travel free), our 15 day trip to India is fully structured, inclusive and led by our experienced team. Organising an overseas trip for large groups involves lots of preparation. From flights and insurance to pre-trip training and that’s even before you’ve looked at organising the itinerary! So that’s where we come in. We really do specialise in the group’s overseas expedition area providing exclusive group trips whilst accommodating large groups of students, on full board options. We guarantee to provide trusted and vetted medical project settings that provide great insight, exposure and learning opportunities for students.

    Project Flexibility - There may be an opportunity as a volunteer in India to get involved with other India volunteer programs. However, there may be instances where this would lead to overcrowding on these volunteering experiences, and thus limited project work opportunity. Therefore, such flexibility on a volunteer trip to India is not always possible. Priority will always be given to those signed up to that specific program in India.

    Weekends - Your project work in India runs from Monday-Friday and weekends are free. You are welcome to relax and hang out at the volunteer accommodation but most participants will use this time to travel and explore the country. As a result, you can check out our India Weekend Travel Guide for top tips on how to spend your weekend.



    Día típico

    YOUR VOLUNTEER ROLE & TYPICAL WORK DAY

    As a volunteer in India, most participants in the medical program will have the chance to experience a few facilities. On a volunteer trip to India, our main placement base will be within the health campaign programs that we operate in the slum communities. ..

    Día típico

    YOUR VOLUNTEER ROLE & TYPICAL WORK DAY

    As a volunteer in India, most participants in the medical program will have the chance to experience a few facilities. On a volunteer trip to India, our main placement base will be within the health campaign programs that we operate in the slum communities. India medical volunteers can expect to work 3-5 hours in the morning. This will usually be from 9:30am-1pm. Surgeries may be available for observation at any time of the day. Afternoons may be used to engage in other placement settings or to explore Delhi.

    It is advised, where possible, that volunteers spend a minimum of three days on a specific placement. Doing this allows relationships with the staff to be made, often leading to increased exposure and responsibility. However, this will ultimately be dependent on the level and qualifications of volunteers.

    Our India volunteer program has its own private transport network that will transfer you to and from the projects every day. You will travel to and from the project by either tuk-tuk or minivan. This service is included in your Program Fee.


    Actividades de tiempo libre

    Volunteers are based in Faridabad, a satellite city of Delhi located In the National Capital Region (NCR) of New Delhi. Just 25km from Delhi, volunteers are far enough away to enjoy a quieter setting (by Indian standards!) but close enough to absorb all the magic, mystery and mayhem that Delhi has ...

    Actividades de tiempo libre

    Volunteers are based in Faridabad, a satellite city of Delhi located In the National Capital Region (NCR) of New Delhi. Just 25km from Delhi, volunteers are far enough away to enjoy a quieter setting (by Indian standards!) but close enough to absorb all the magic, mystery and mayhem that Delhi has to offer.

    Faridabad is a comfortable, well-connected location to live and work in. There are a few tourist spots worth a visit such as: Baba Farid’s tomb (its believed Faridabad was named after him); Badhkal Lake and Raja Nahar Singh Palace. There are also some interesting temples and local parks for you to visit as well as markets and shopping malls, including a cinema if you fancy going to see some Bollywood flicks!

    Our participants are situated in a great location to explore the local sites and also travel further afield.


    Requisitos

    Requisitos

    Edad mínima: 17 años

    Para participar en el programa es necesario tener al menos 17 años en la fecha de inicio del programa.

    Conocimientos lingüísticos

    Tienes que hablar (nivel intermedio) Inglés

    Verificación de antecedentes penales

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    Restricciones de nacionalidad

    Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

    Otras habilidades

    If you are under 18 please ensure you have the consent of your guardian before you apply for this programme.

    Tiempo dedicado

    Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios in situ

    • Accommodation 
    • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
    • Airport Pick Up
    • Private Transport To/From Project
    • In-Country Orientation
    • 24 Hour Support

    Recogida en el aeropuerto Indira Gandhi International Airport

    You should arrive into Indira Gandhi International Airport (airport code DEL) on the Sunday. The airport pickup is available 24 hours. 

    On arrival a member of our local team will be waiting for you outside the arrivals terminal, holding a sign with your name on it. They will drive you straight to the Volunteer House in Faridabad where you can relax and settle in. This journey takes around 1 hour depending on traffic.

    Alojamiento

    Volunteer House

    On the India volunteer program, you will live in our Volunteer House. Our accommodation is based within the centre of Faridabad - a satellite city, located around 15 miles south of India’s capital Delhi. Our main India volunteer programs are also located in this region. There are a number of restaurants, convenience stores and ATMs only a walk or short tuk-tuk journey away from the Volunteer House.

    As a volunteer in India, you will be living with other international volunteers. Consequently, you will find that the Volunteer House is large, basic but comfortable. Bedrooms conform to a single-sex dorm-style setup, with up to 8 people per room. Each bedroom is provided with fans and individuals will be provided with their own bed linen. During the winter months, participants are also recommended to bring additional bedding, such as a sleeping bag. Bathrooms at the Volunteer House are communal, with a western-style toilet and shower. There is no hot-water in the accommodation.

    There is free Wi-Fi within the house, however, this can be intermittent. Volunteers in India are therefore also recommended to purchase a local SIM card in-country to use with an unlocked mobile phone. Throughout the accommodation are numerous communal areas for international volunteers to relax and socialise. There is also a large space for handwashing to be completed, and for clothes to be hung. Alternatively, a laundry service is available for a nominal fee. Individuals on a volunteer trip to India are recommended to bring a small padlock. Any valuables can also be stored with our local team, however, volunteers are encouraged to only bring essential items during their volunteer work in India. Furthermore, there is a fridge space within the accommodation for volunteers to cool items they need to keep chilled. Please note that power cuts are fairly commonplace in India, although they tend not to last more than a couple of hours.

    The Volunteer House is located on the same quarters as the wonderful host family who coordinates our projects in India. There is a clear divide between the two houses, however, international volunteers still have regular interaction with our local coordinators. Most of our volunteer projects in India are not within walking distance of the Volunteer House. In these cases, our local team will, therefore, transport you to and from the project each day. The cost of this service is included in your Programm Fee. Transport to our volunteering opportunities in India may be via tuk-tuk or minivan.

    During our busiest months you may be placed at alternative accommodation. For instance, you could be placed in one of our secondary Volunteer Houses.

    Comida y bebida

    You will be provided with three meals a day. All meals are freshly prepared and made up of vegetarian ingredients. Furthermore, most meals are typical Indian dishes, although pasta and other such western dishes are prepared every now and then. If you are not a huge lover of spicy food don’t worry, there will always be a more mild option available!

    Volunteers are advised to notify our local team if the food is not to their taste who will aim to adjust the food appropriately.

    * Please inform us in your application if you have any specific dietary requirements.

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    Boletos de avión

    El aeropuerto más cercano es Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) en Delhi. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a India. ENCONTRAR VUELOS BARATOS

    Seguro de viaje

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    Vacunas

    Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en India, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para India. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

    Detalles a la llegada

    This program starts on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month.

    Disponibilidad
    Enero Feb. Marzo Abr. Mayo Jun Jul Agosto Set. Oct. Nov. Dic.

    Cuotas del programa

    2 semanas (estancia min.) 571€
    3 semanas 708€
    4 semanas 845€
    6 semanas 1.120€
    8 semanas 1.394€
    10 semanas 1.669€
    12 semanas (estancia max.) 1.943€
    Cuota promedio 223€/semana

    Cuotas del programa

    223€ tarifa semanal 2 - 12 semanas Edad 17 - 50+

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    Duración

    2 - 12 semanas

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