Volunteers with professional credentials, or those currently enrolled in medical/nursing school are welcome at a district hospital outside of Arusha. Patient count can vary from day to day. Since many health centers lack modern facilities, or have broken equipment and lack of staff, the placements are very challenging. However volunteers will have a physician to shadow and work with. Volunteers need to bring their own medical equipment, gloves, lab coat, medical scrubs and appropriate shoes.
The type of hands on work you will be allocated will depend to an extent on your own abilities and capabilities, which is understandable given that you will be dealing with patient health and safety. You will be involved in aspects of the day-to-day running of the hospitals, observing or directly assisting, where possible. You can help out in simple but practical ways, vastly increasing your own knowledge and understanding of medical practice.
We do recommend you learn a few words and phrases of Swahili, which will be very helpful when dealing with the locals.
Volunteers need a tourist visa to enter Tanzania. Once in the country all volunteers must obtain a Volunteer Permit. Currently, this Volunteer Permit costs approximately $220.
Overview
Project length: From 2 weeks to 8 weeks
Arrival Airport: Kilimanjaro (Code: JRO)
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 hours per day
Requirements: Tourist Visa and Volunteer Permit
Age Limits: Minimum 17yrs or older for solo travelers.
Minimum Age: 12 to 16 yrs if traveling with parents.
Airlines: KLM, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian and Qatar
Vaccinations: Yellow Fever, Malaria, Hep A, typhoid wwwnc.cdc.gov
Inclusions
Program starts and ends in Arusha (JRO airport)
Airport meet and greet. Afternoon city tour and orientation
Monday to Friday volunteering. 40 hours per week
Weekends free to sightseeing
Typical shift work hours are 8am-12pm and 2pm-6pm
Support: Local ABV Director support 24/7 during placement
Departure: ABV Staff Escorted Airport Transfer
Accommodation: Volunteer House
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
Not included:
Flights to Tanzania. Entry Visa. Departure taxes. Vaccinations. Local Transportation. Travel & Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet
This project is offered year-round and has flexible start dates
2 weeks
$995
4 weeks
$1290
6 weeks
$1490
8 weeks
$1690
What's Included?
Housing, Food, Registration Fees, Airport Transportation, Pre-departure Orientation, Orientation in Country, Local Coordinator 24/7 Support, ABV Account Online
