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Medical Assistance and Medical Outreach

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1 - 12 settimane  ·  Età 18 - 50+

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Punti Salienti

  • Heighten cross-cultural learning and global understanding.
  • Increase access to education.
  • Promote health and wellbeing
  • Support community development
  • Economic development of communities.

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Età 18+
Singoli
Coppie
Gruppi
50+

Sul programma

This project involves placements in dispensaries, health centers, and hospitals mostly on rural villages. The volunteers are expected to be qualified and experienced.

For our medical program you will be placed in a medical clinic or a hospital, depending on your previous experience and training. You will usually shadow doctors and other healthcare workers, observing how the healthcare system in Tanzania works and performing basic care for patients under ...

Sul programma

For our medical program you will be placed in a medical clinic or a hospital, depending on your previous experience and training. You will usually shadow doctors and other healthcare workers, observing how the healthcare system in Tanzania works and performing basic care for patients under supervision. You will typically work in a support role as directed by a clinic or hospital staff.

One to two times per week, we perform medical outreach with a local organization. This involves traveling to a rural village, typically over rough dirt roads. We will either visit several homes and provide medical treatment to the families, or travel to one location where families will be informed to come to us. This program is funded by the volunteers. Each time we do medical outreach, there will be a fee to cover the cost of transportation, as well as the per diem cost of having a community health worker or government doctor in attendance. We sometimes contribute to transportation for patients who need to travel to the hospital immediately. The fee depends on the number of volunteers, as well as the type and number of vehicles we must bring. In the past, it has ranged from approximately $5 to $15 per volunteer.

Our medical programs provide you with the opportunity to expand your skills, a deeper understanding of global health issues, and will help you learn how to provide the best medical care possible with limited resources. For this program we are looking for people with an open mind, a willingness to learn, and a kind heart.

We are open to doctors, nurses, medical or nursing students with two years of school, paramedics, EMT’s, and CNA’s. Exact placement will depend on your skills and experience. Let us know your specialty, and we will ensure that you have a wonderful placement. In addition, we ask for a copy of your transcript showing your school experience or a license, two reference letters from a professor or supervisor in the medical field, and a CV or resume explaining your experience. 

As a step contributing to the advancement of the equipment, appliances, facilities, and quality of these health centers, there is an extra fee of 100 USD, which is a one-time contribution for all the time you will be on the program. This is directly transferred to the institutions and centers to develop their facilities and service provision.

What to Expect

Even if you are qualified and experienced, be open to new ways of doing things. Given the sensitivity of the project, it is with certainty that things will be done differently than what you are used to; adapt and be proactive. Instead of accusing something as being wrong, demonstrate a better way. Inadequate resources, less staff, and more patients are possible challenges. If you lack the knowledge, do not insist on doing things your way, as it is important to not put patients at risk.

What NOT to Expect

“Easy does it” won’t apply to this project. Trust is to be earned; the doctors need to be assured that you are qualified and experienced enough to be involved in their work day, let alone see patients. There are hectic days and slow days. Participate fully and get involved. You will not be alone.

What are the Doctors like?

This is a sensitive project and the placements have different conditions. It will take time to know the people and cope with the momentum. Involve yourself in the specified activities so you can build relationships and trust with people. The staff are friendly, so make sure you make time for them in order to understand the way they do things. Reach out to them, sharing your experiences and knowledge.

What are the Patients like?

Depending on the placement and institution, the patients will be different. Tanzanians are generally friendly and very appreciative. The language barriers and the large number of patients can be overwhelming, but the support from local staff can be empowering in conducting activities.

Duties and Tasks

As a volunteer, you will be observing the practices while embracing different approaches. It is important to embrace the culture and support the doctors and other staff. You might get firsthand experience with the patients, but if not, focus on where you can be more useful or visit other placements where you are more needed.

Challenges

  • Culture differences, specifically the different approaches to life.

  • Different living conditions (for example: the weather, availability of basic resources such as water and electricity, consumer goods and distance to services).

  • Transportation  (inadequate transport especially in the rural areas, bumpy rides while traveling with bodaboda and congested village buses)

  • Expectations. With high expectations, it is easy to be disappointed by the lags and reluctance to be involved, especially with impatience to reach perfection.

  • Different expertise approaches in regard to limited resources.

Positives

  • Learn how to sustain the needs of others with inadequate resources

  • Attain new skills and experiences to further your profession

  • Arusha is a beautiful tourist city with much to appreciate. The people are welcoming, and the landscape and scenery are magnificent.

  • Take the opportunity to travel and socialize on the weekends. There are many spots for leisure and fun.

THINGS TO BRING, DONATIONS.

What to bring?

You are not mandated to bring anything to your volunteer placements apart from the center’s contribution, but if you feel like donating and sharing, it will be appreciated. There are many needs due to the limited resources these centers have, ranging from completing construction of the centers, products like gloves, surgical gloves, gauze, iodine, sanitizers, surgical blades, medical tapes, Band-Aids, First aid kits, sterilization tools etc.

Other things to bring are for your personal use on your placement like your Medical uniform perhaps a pair or two, medical glasses, a stethoscope, soap, slippers, towels, toiletries, sunscreen etc.

Other things to bring are for your personal use on your placement like your Medical uniform perhaps a pair or two, medical glasses, a stethoscope etc.


Giornata tipica

In general, volunteers have the freedom to choose how they spend the day. However, a daily routine is recommended and may be coordinated with the project coordinators based on your program. A general day may look like this:

  • Breakfast between 6:30 and 7:30am
  • Commuting to placement via public ...

Giornata tipica

In general, volunteers have the freedom to choose how they spend the day. However, a daily routine is recommended and may be coordinated with the project coordinators based on your program. A general day may look like this:

  • Breakfast between 6:30 and 7:30am
  • Commuting to placement via public transport 
  • During your time at the hospital or health centre, you will observe culture differences within the practice in Tanzania. According to your skills, qualifications, and comfort zone you will be involved at a hospital; either learning from and observing the doctors, or hands on experience and practice. You will have the opportunity to visit and work in several different areas of the hospital and rotate around them if you wish. The hospital has minor and major surgical rooms, a dental clinic, consultation rooms, an HIV clinic, delivery and labour wards, an abortion clinic, family planning/support, a pharmacy, an eye clinic, and labs. The hours are usually from 8:30am-3:00pm depending on how busy the day is.
  • Lunch between 12:30am and 3:00pm either at the placement or at the accommodation
  • Placement ends usually between 2pm and 4pm depending on the project
  • Free time for the rest of the day and preparation for the placement the day after (if necessary)
  • Dinner between 6:30pm and 7:30pm
  • Visiting a house of babies after you come back from your placement or during the weekend.


Attività del tempo libero

Where can I go after my placement?

  • You can visit House of Babies, a home for orphaned and abandoned children.

  • You can visit a Special needs center.

  • You can go to the gym/ walk/ run.


Where can I go on weekends?


Arusha Town

  • Maasai Market & Souvenir Shops.

  • Museums and Historical sites.

  • Multi-cultural ...

Attività del tempo libero

Where can I go after my placement?

  • You can visit House of Babies, a home for orphaned and abandoned children.

  • You can visit a Special needs center.

  • You can go to the gym/ walk/ run.


Where can I go on weekends?


Arusha Town

  • Maasai Market & Souvenir Shops.

  • Museums and Historical sites.

  • Multi-cultural Restaurants and Hotels.

  • Swimming.

  • Parties & Concerts.


Day trips

  • Napuru Waterfalls.

  • Hot springs.

  • Zip line Adventure.

  • Serval Wildlife Zoo.

  • Lake Duluti.

  • Materuni Waterfalls & Local Coffee making experience.

  • Maasai village visit.

  • Hadzabe community visit.

Tours and Safaris

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Oldupai Gorge.

  • Serengeti National park. 

  • Enduimet Wildlife Management Area.

  • Manyara National park.

  • Tarangire National park, and many more!

Hikes

  • Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.

  • Climbing Mt. Meru, the second highest mountain in Tanzania.


Zanzibar Excursions

  • Zanzibar’s divine beaches, diving and water sports.


Requisiti

Requisiti

Età minima: 18 anni

Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 18 anni alla data di inizio del programma. Potrebbero esserci delle esenzioni se si è in grado di fornire il permesso del proprio tutore legale o se si è accompagnati dai propri genitori.

Competenze linguistiche

È necessario parlare di Inglese (livello base)

Requisiti di formazione

Math and Science a livello University

Controllo dei precedenti penali

necessario

Documenti necessari

CV and Certificates and proof of Education

Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

Altre competenze

Medical skills, such as teaching hygiene

Impegno di tempo

Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì e venerdì da 08:00 - 13:00

Servizi inclusi

Servizi inclusi

Servizi per Natembelea Africa V Residence

The program fee includes:

  • Airport pickup from Kilimanjaro international Airport/ Arusha airport  OR Bus Station pick up.
  • Accommodation
  • Meals 
  • Wi-Fi
  • Orientation & Town tour
  • A basic Swahili lesson

Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Kilimanjaro International Airport

The program fee includes airport pickup. It takes 45 to 60 minutes to ride to Arusha from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). You will be picked up by a coordinator with a driver from our ground team. The ground team will be active to get to the airport on time and communicate well.

Note: When you exit the arrivals area you will see a coordinator with a banner with Natembelea Africa Volunteer Residence and Volunteer World logo. Please don't look for your name, look for the banner. Wave and our team will see you. On the way to the volunteer house, the coordinator will give you a short briefing about the country and Arusha in general. 

You will get to meet and know the ground team while giving you a house tour. We will show you your room. Depending on your time of arrival, you will have your program orientation the same day or the next day.

Alloggio

Volunteers in Arusha will be staying in a volunteer house. Volunteers can expect to share a room with one to four/six other volunteers of the same gender. The  house provides a comfortable and warm stay with tap water and electricity. However, it is important to note that there are often regional or countrywide power outages which may affect availability of hot water. Bedding is provided, which includes a pillow with pillow case, bottom and top sheet. You will need to bring your own towels, sunscreen, slippers and toiletries etc.

In the volunteer house, there is a cook who prepares meals and keeps the place clean and tidy. Safety is paramount, therefore there is also a security guard during day and night. There is also a coordinator who is your immediate contact concerning any inquiry or emergency while at the residence. You can reach the directors on mobile via whatsapp or local calls. 

To access the internet during your program, we recommend bringing an unlocked mobile phone and purchasing a local SIM card in Arusha. The local staff will assist you with this upon arrival.

Cibo e Bevande

One of the greatest ways to explore Tanzania is to eat like the locals. To make things easy for you, your program fee covers the cost of your main meals, which will be cooked by the mamas in-house.

The mamas will usually be cooking Tanzanian cuisine as part of your cultural experience in Tanzania. This is an authentic way to get a taste of the wonderful flavors of Arusha, and immerse yourself fully in the local culture.

All programs will include options for vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and other diets. You should give note to any dietary requirements in your application so we can make sure the program caters to your needs beforehand. 

You will get meals everyday, 7 days per week for all the time you will be with us. Meals generally consist of authentic Tanzanian cuisine, with some western style dishes. 

We are extremely mindful of food allergies, vegans and vegetarians. We will adapt to requests accordingly.

Accesso a Internet

Accesso limitato al sito del progetto

Cosa NON è incluso?

Cosa NON è incluso?

Biglietti aerei

L'aeroporto più vicino è Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) a Kilimanjaro. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Tanzania. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

Assicurazione di viaggio

Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Tanzania offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

Vaccini

Se avete intenzione di fare volontariato a Tanzania dovete chiedere un parere medico prima di iniziare il vostro viaggio sociale. Controllare le vaccinazioni richieste per Tanzania. CHECKER PER I VACCINI

Dettagli all'arrivo

Program duration
Program Start Dates: 1st and 15th of every month
The Program commencement includes the night before your start date. If you choose to arrive before the starting date, you will have to pay extra according to the days of your stay.
  • The duration of your stay and program is counted in weeks. For instance, if a volunteer is registered for 4 weeks and the start date is January 1st, the program fee accommodates the night of December 31st until January 28th respectively.
  • Travel and leisure holidays are of no exception; they are within the program duration. If a day or more is taken for travels in the 4 week program, the end date will remain the same.
  • There is the possibility for program extension whenever necessary. A one day extension costs 20 USD, where as more than a week would be assigned program fees in regard to the duration of the stay. It is advised that if volunteers require an extension, they should provide a week's notice prior to the end of their original program.

Disponibilità
gen feb mar apr mag giu lug ago set ott nov dic

Tariffe del programma

1 settimana (soggiorno min.) 175€
2 settimane 340€
3 settimane 504€
4 settimane 650€
5 settimane 795€
6 settimane 941€
7 settimane 1.057€
8 settimane 1.174€
9 settimane 1.290€
10 settimane 1.377€
11 settimane 1.465€
12 settimane (soggiorno max.) 1.552€
Tariffe medie 151€/settimana

Tariffe del programma

151€ tariffe settimanali 1 - 12 settimane Età 18 - 50+

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Durata

1 - 12 settimane

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Natembelea Africa V Residence

Perfetto 4.6 rating (37 recensioni)

Non-profit - fondata nel 2019

Verificato da Volunteer World

  Tasso di risposta molto alto

Ospitato da

Schola

Lingue parlate: Swahili, Inglese

Sul progetto

We recruit and host volunteers from across the world with different passionate missions who come to volunteer and experience life with the local people. Karibu Tanzania!

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 Natembelea Africa Volunteer Residence is a registered non-profit organization located in Arusha, one of the busiest cities and a tourist destination in Tanzania, Africa. We recruit and host volunteers from across the world with different passionate missions who come to volunteer and experience life with the local people. The volunteers stay in our volunteer house as their primary destination while they are attending to their programs respectively.

Program Start Dates
Our programs start on the 1st and on the 15th of every month respectively. One night before the program starts is not charged.(Group of 5 people and above, 50$ off from everyone in the group)
   
What we do?
The organization is working in cooperation with other centers and organizations to provide specific placements according to the various volunteer projects we offer, and also offers accommodation and facilities as the primary destination for our volunteers.

Currently we have eight (8) Programs namely: Teaching and Educating Children, Medical Assistance and Medical Outreach, Empowering Women and Girls, Friends Childcare Supporter, Animal Welfare and Animal’s Shelter, Special Needs and Assisting the Disabled, Construction and Renovation Collaborator and Water Management Assistant.
   
Is Tanzania safe?
Tanzania is a rich and diverse country with different tribes, religions, and customs. Tanzanians are very friendly, conversational, and hospitable. There is a general safety that enhances the cultural experience. Our accommodations are also safe spaces provided by high security and are located at a safe neighborhood. 

Challenges
Majority in Tanzania are living in poor life and unsustainable income which made us to establish the volunteer organization to help the community and welcoming people with open minded with good heart.

Mission/vision
Realize shared values while engaging local societies first hand and dedicating abilities in making use of accessible resources to advance and sustain livelihoods.
 
Our goals
To provide volunteers with placements that enable them to show their compassion and utilize their skills, experience to improve and inspire as they engage the local societies. Exposure, tactics, values and experience sharing between volunteers and the locals. Creating new bonds and bridging cultures across the world with dedication to progress. Learning and appreciating applications observed and attained from the volunteer engagement projects.

What to expect
Expect to be proactive and prompt, as the experience will be out of your comfort zone in case of inadequate resources it will be on you to apply initiatives that would satisfy the particular situations. Expect to learn, be challenged, and to experience a sort of fun you have never known
while engaging with the children and the people.
 
What not to expect
Limit your expectations, the work is fulfilling but not easy as our conditions in Africa derive unique approaches to everything. The placements are underfunded and with inadequate resources, do not expect to change everything at the same time; be proactive and collaborate with the local coordinators and placement supervisors to improve the work condition and to cater to the needs of the project. We encourage you to be proactive and embrace the norms as part of a learning experience and ensure the locals team from you as well.

What to bring
You are not required to bring anything on your volunteer placements, but if you feel like donating and sharing it will be appreciated. In regard to the need and relationship created it is always important to choose a better fit for your donations given that there are many needs due to the limited resources the schools have ranging from needs and requirements.

Visa

All volunteers must have a Volunteer Visa to volunteer in Tanzania. This is because foreigners are not allowed to volunteer in Tanzania under a Tourist Visa.

A Volunteer Visa which is also referred to as Humanitarian Visa in Tanzanian airports. Once you have cleared your program fees, we will send you the Invitation letter and NGO Certificate. These will be required when applying for your visa on the immigration website. 

Vaccination & Treatment

We highly recommend you to consult your doctor for advice on immunizations. We all understand human beings get sick, we have several hospitals and clinics in town in case volunteer get sick and the organization will ride you to the hospital for free with a coordinator to assist , and there are many pharmacies available to get medicine.

Certificate of Appreciation

We appreciate your time! After your program ends we will provide you with a certificate of completion.

Criminal background check

Our first priority is safety. Safety for our volunteers and for the people receiving services in our volunteer programs. This is standard for any quality volunteer program.

Insurance

Tanzania is a safe country and we will do our best to ensure your safety and well-being but illnesses happen and sometimes unfortunate incidents such as theft happen. Travel insurance will pay for your medical bills if you become ill and will cover expenses if something were lost or stolen.

Speak local language (Swahili)

You do not need to know it but learning a few words and phrases will be helpful. There are many helpful sites that can help you before you arrive and we will help you when you are here.

What to bring with me,

We recommend to bring flashlight, long-sleeved clothes, mosquito repellent, copy of your passport and ID – best not to carry your identification with you, you can establish fundraisers, bring donations for the centers.

Going tours and safaris during your program

Of course! Tanzania is a beautiful country and we would not want you to miss out on seeing some of the wonderful places here. We can help you arrange tours and safaris at discounted rates for our volunteers!






37 recensioni · rating4.6

Riette Heinze rating1.4

2023 at Medical Assistance and Medical Outreach

*****Statement of the organization below***** I was there for a little over two weeks and would recommend choosing a different host program. First the housing, there is no drinking water provided on site, no wifi, and the food is minimal. Often times lunch and dinner would be just ...
Riette Heinze rating5

2023 at Medical Assistance and Medical Outreach

I worked in the Medical Outreach program for a little over 2 weeks. At first, I faced some challenges with my original placement but after talking with Schola and Gift they were quick to help me get in at a new hospital - Levolosi hospital. There I was able to work in the minor theater and helped ...
Dear Volunteers, I had a great time and a wonderful experience here. Schola is very involved and wants the organization to be better. I worked at the Levolosi Hospital. The people are very friendly but it is best to communicate before you start about your skills and knowledge, so that everyone ...
Regina Kasimova rating5

2022 at Medical Assistance and Medical Outreach

Dear future volunteers, I am very happy for you that you are in this house, in the city and in this country. Being here for 10 days, I found the best company of friends in the face of other volunteers and kids, the best coordinator, Francesca, the greatest cook Anita, and good support from Gift and ...
Charlotte Coles rating4.6

2019 at Medical Assistance and Medical Outreach

I went to Tanzania for One month to volunteer in the medical volunteer group.I was able to work in the hospital in Arusha, Tanzania. I was taking care of the babes that had lost there moms in child birth. This was very rewarding but hard at the same time. Schola was the familiar face I got to see ...
Anthony Easthope rating4.6

2019 at Medical Assistance and Medical Outreach

I voluntered in Arusha doing a medical placement in a rural hospital in USA river. Straight away from orientation to introductions I was made to feel very welcome. The information provided to me was extremely accurate and easy to follow. I enjoyed my time doing all sorts of thing with sister ...

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