If you are thinking about studying medicine, are currently on a course or have already graduated then you can join medical and healthcare volunteer programs. There are lots of placements Volunteering Solutions offer and there are options for all levels and abilities. Depending on your level of experience you might be leading medical programs or just generally helping out. There will be local people and other experienced medical professionals working on these programs.
If you are currently a pre medical student this experience will look amazing on your CV and might help you stand out when applying for future jobs. Some days you might be working alongside local doctors performing checks and minor surgery. If you have more experience then you could be actively doing rounds and working in health and possibly performing surgery. Placement can differ depending on your experience and you can always contact Volunteering Solutions for specific information.
If you have an interest in healthcare and are seeking hands of work experience or clinical work this program will be ideal for you. Programs run all year round and you will need to be 18 to apply. Some days might involve working around 5 hours Monday to Friday and then you will have the weekends to yourself. You might want to go on safari, mix with local people or just relax and enjoy the time meeting new friends with other volunteers from all around the world.
Where you are a pre med / medical student or already working in the industry then you are invited to sign up to programs. Volunteering Solutions have years of experience helping people in the medical profession give back and volunteer on these types of programs in the developing world and you can get more information and apply today. The location of the medical volunteer programs is spectacular. You will be living in Moshi which is close to Mount Kilimanjaro.