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India Medical Volunteers

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2 - 12 semanas  ·  Idade 17 - 50+

rating  Extraordinário 4.9  · 
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Projeto com a mais alta qualidade. Este projeto oferece a mais alta qualidade, estabelecendo padrões muito acima da média.

Destaques

  • 70% of PMGY volunteers are 18-22 years old
  • Work inside slum clinics on PMGY’s 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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Idade 17+
Solteiros
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Grupos

Sobre o 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 with PMGY, 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 ...

Sobre o programa

As a medical volunteer in India with PMGY, 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 PMGY’s 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.

PMGY periodically runs 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 PMGY 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 PMGY 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 PMGY. 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 PMGY 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 PMGY Medical Program - The medical volunteer work in India is rated as our top overseas medical program across all PMGY 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 PMGY 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 - PMGY 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 PMGY 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.




Dia 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. ..

Dia 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.

PMGY's 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 em tempo livre

PMGY 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 ...

Actividades em tempo livre

PMGY 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

Idade mínima: 17 anos

Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 17 anos de idade na data de início do programa.

Habilidades linguísticas

Precisa de falar Inglês (nível intermédio)

Verificação dos antecedentes criminais

necessário

Restrições de Nacionalidade

Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

Outras Competências

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

Compromisso de tempo

A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira e Sexta-feira

Serviços incluídos

Serviços incluídos

Serviços por Plan My Gap Year

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

Recepção no aeroporto em 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.

Alojamento

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.

Alimentos e Bebidas

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.

Acesso à Internet

Bom acesso no local do projecto

O que NÃO está incluído?

O que NÃO está incluído?

Bilhetes de avião

O aeroporto mais próximo é Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) em Delhi. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para Índia. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

Seguro de viagem

Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para Índia proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

Vacinas

Se pretende ser voluntário em Índia deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para Índia. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

Detalhes à chegada

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

Disponibilidade
Jan Feb Março Abril Maio Jun Jul Ago Set Out Nov Dez

Preços do programa

2 semanas (estadia min.) 622€
3 semanas 772€
4 semanas 921€
6 semanas 1.220€
8 semanas 1.519€
10 semanas 1.818€
12 semanas (estadia máx.) 2.117€
Preços médios 243€/semana

Preços do programa

243€ por semana 2 - 12 semanas Idade 17 - 50+

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Duração

2 - 12 semanas

Depósito

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Pagamento final

O teu pagamento final será acordado com Plan My Gap Year durante o processo de candidatura. As soluções comuns são ou através de transferência bancária ou pagamento em dinheiro no local do projecto.


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Plan My Gap Year

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Sobre o projecto

Plan My Gap Year is an award-winning international volunteer placement organisation based in the UK.

Conheça seu anfitrião

Plan My Gap Year is an award-winning international volunteer placement organisation based in the UK. We provide safe, affordable, need-driven volunteer programmes from 1 to 24 weeks in 11 countries worldwide.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US…

Founded by volunteers for volunteers, Plan My Gap Year works with local communities in the developing world towards long-term sustainable goals. We know there is no better way to travel and make a positive impact on the world.

We work extremely hard to ensure that our opportunities are affordable for everyone who wants to make a difference. So fees are 100% transparent, something our volunteers really appreciate.

Plan My Gap Year structured programmes create the perfect platform for you to see the world, meet like-minded people and engage in meaningful volunteer work. We have teams in the UK and in our host destinations who will support you 24/7 throughout your time with us. Furthermore, every project on our network is regularly risk-assessed by our UK team to ensure our set up is safe and that our volunteers are making a positive impact.

There is also a great social element to our programmes. Plan My Gap Year puts you in touch with all your fellow volunteers via Facebook before you set off. Our projects receive volunteers from around the world throughout the year, so even if you’re travelling solo, you’re going to meet heaps of people along the way. Plus you’ll have plenty of opportunity to travel the country with your newfound travel buddies – it’s all part of the PMGY experience!

So if you’re thinking of doing something a bit different on your next trip abroad, then why not drop us a line and find out what extraordinary things you could be doing.

AFFORDABLE & TRANSPARENT FEES

Our aim is to make our programmes accessible to motivated travellers irrespective of their financial capacity. Plan My Gap Year focuses on providing the core requirements of a volunteer programme: safety, structure and sustainability.

We are 100% transparent with our fees. That way you know exactly how much of your money goes towards the local community.

Compared to the large majority of volunteer organisations out there, even most charities and not-for-profits, PMGY’s opportunities are significantly cheaper. Furthermore, as our reviews will testify, our support service and structured programmes are second to none.

SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT

Your safety is our top priority. All of Plan My Gap Years' programmes have been personally inspected and vetted by the PMGY team – which is not an industry standard by any means. We carry out independent risk assessments on an annual basis and our local teams constantly review the safety precautions we implement. This includes regular staff and safety appraisals.

 Our local teams are made up of highly experienced volunteer coordinators. They have hosted international volunteers for many years and are prepared to react in the unlikely event of an emergency. Whatever the problem, big or small, our local teams are available around the clock.

As part of our commitment to your safety, we keep in constant communication with local embassies and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office to ensure we can identify potentially dangerous situations and act upon them immediately. Our UK team are available 24/7 to assist volunteers and their families.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

We support our volunteers every step of the way. Before you go we will provide you with a detailed Volunteer Handbook, which will guide you through how to prepare for your trip. This Handbook contains literally everything you need to know – from what to pack, to how to obtain a visa, to local language guides.

Our experienced UK team are always available to provide assistance. Plan My Gap Year is always available to answer our questions and support you in anyway we can. 

On arrival, a member of our in-country team will collect you from the airport and help you settle in. Your orientation course will teach you everything you need to know about the country, how to stay safe and what to expect from your upcoming volunteer experience. 

Our local team are on-call 24/7. Whether you’ve lost your passport or just want some help in planning a weekend trip, our friendly in-country coordinators provide that safety net to ensure you are well looked after.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

Plan My Gap Years' responsibility is not limited to our travellers but also the projects we support. That is why all our volunteers must provide a Criminal Background Check before they travel.

It is essential that our projects are need-driven and sustainable. We work closely with our local partners to ensure that our volunteers are contributing to bring about long-term development.

PERSONAL TOUCH

We really know our programmes. Our UK team have stayed in the accommodation, volunteered at the projects and met the volunteers. We carefully assess each application we receive so that your personality and skills are suited to the project. Whatever your query, you can feel assured that you will be speaking to someone who can tell you exactly what to expect.

HAVING FUN

One of the best aspects of volunteering is meeting some amazing like-minded people. We place over 2,000 volunteers every year so wherever and whenever you go, you have the peace of mind in knowing you will be living and working alongside other PMGY volunteers. In many of our destinations, we run our own Volunteer House accommodation, which ensures all volunteers live together, and therefore guaranteeing a strong social element. In addition, our local team are always there to help you plan any independent travel or give you some tips for what to do at the weekend.

1433 revisões · rating4.9

Camille Charpy rating5

2024 at India Medical Volunteers

PMGY in India was a wonderful adventure, the team on site is simply incredible, and allows a total immersion in the country, as are the course speakers. It’s an experience that I ...
Linda Berta rating5

2024 at India Medical Volunteers

Me and my sister joined the PMGY India medical volunteer program in July 2024 and everything about our experience has been absolutely perfect from the help we received during the applying process to the program itself. Everyone we worked with from both the UK’s office and the local team has been ...
Kyra Maes rating5

2024 at India Medical Volunteers

Ik heb 4 weken verbleven in Faridabad in India onder begeleiding van Vishy. Dit was naar mijn mening de perfecte verblijfsduur. De dagelijkse begeleiding was super, er was vervoer overal naartoe en constant iemand beschikbaar om mee te denken over weekend trips, dit zorgde ervoor dat je ook veilig ...
Alexander Abouharb rating5

2024 at India Medical Volunteers

I had a great time on the PMGY medical volunteering programme in Delhi, India. The local team made me feel very welcome. As a medical student, the programme expanded my medical knowledge, making me feel better prepared to be a future ...
Gurjeev Farmah rating5

2024 at India Medical Volunteers

I had enrolled in the medical project and I really enjoyed the project as it allowed me to gain an insight into the healthcare system of India. The staff were also incredibly friendly as well which made the trip more ...
Sophie Valentine rating5

2024 at India Medical Volunteers

My time in India with PMGY was amazing! Everything is as described on the website and the staff are even more friendly. The volunteer house felt like home within a few days, with clean rooms and good food. There is a range of breakfast foods, lunch is always prepared by the staff (and vegetarian) ...

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