India one of the largest democracies in the world has a population of over 1.3 billion. Most of the people in India are living below the poverty line and are facing many problems, viz lake of health care, food, shelter, education and un employment and thus the people live in utter poverty. Poverty has always been recognized as the major causes of death and disability. Poverty brings on lack of safe drinking water, inadequate food, and proper health care and poor education. All these will have effect on health.

The families in slum and rural areas are normally large and often face problems and the earning members of the family unable to cope up with the situation.

Volunteers’ Responsibilities & Impact

When you join our medical volunteering program in India, you will work in a number of hospitals and clinics in and around Jaipur. You will volunteer for about 4-6 hours per day, primarily learning through observation as doctors see, diagnose, and treat patients.

You will be exposed to a variety of cases and may assist in a variety of departments based on the current needs of the project and your own background, skills, and interests.

You will gain invaluable experience in your chosen field and see real life cases and how they are handled in a clinical setting. This will really help in your future career and looks fantastic on a resume. SHRESTHA’s medical volunteer program also has a big impact on the community, as the patients receive the help they need to deal with their medical issues.

Need of the Project

Poverty has always been recognized as the major cause of disease, death, and disability. Now the World Health Organization (WHO) came out with the statement the Poverty is the ‘ruthless killer’. Large families in slum and rural areas often face these problems and the earning members of the family unable to cope-up with the situations and survival becomes difficult.

So Volunteering in India on health or Medical support program we are looking medical students and nursing, as well as medically trained healthcare professions, are placed in community clinics and participate in slum health outreach projects throughout in Jaipur. 

Mobilizing preventive health services and providing access to the marginalized community to treatment facilities

Utilizing and promoting facilities for hygienic living

Taking vitals such as blood pressure, health talks about hygiene & nutrition, maternity welfare checks, distributing medication or take patient records.

Offering counseling, guidance and referral services for upgrading the quality of life.

Skills and Qualifications:

To participate in this program, you must be a certified medical professional, or a medical student who is able to present a valid medical student id. You will need to be 18 years old, and possess a deep love and passion for helping others, especially those in need. Maximum volunteer age is 65 years.