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Volunteer for disadvantaged women, children and elderly in Nepal
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Location:
Kathmandu, Nepal, Nepal
Organization:
Basecamp International Centers
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Start date:
November 7, 2008
Sex:
All are welcome
Skill(s):
medical, nursing
Area of Focus:
Health and Medicine
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End date:
November 6, 2010
Age:
Adults (18-64)
Language(s):
English
Last updated:
November 6, 2008
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Description:
SMF is a non governmental community based organization which started with the Siddhi Memorial Health Hospital, where they provide socially disadvantaged women and children with health care, education and health promotion.
The hospital also runs health camps in more remote areas of Bhaktapur and provides health education and awareness on HIV/STD's/family planning/nutrition/health & hygene.
SMF has a project for the elderly called the Siddhi Shaligram Briddhasram. This elderly home provides 24 hour residential care, medical attention, counseling, and activities promoting socialization.
Volunteers must be 18 or over 18 with minimum education of Undergraduation.
Volunteers can :
1.Help in hospital administration and management.
2.Assistance with developing better sustainability and fund raising is also imperative.
3. SMH would be happy to receive doctors and nurses especially with specialization in pediatrics and gynaecology. They are currently well staffed with general practitioners.
4. A specialized doctor could certainly help to train the local staff and help with health promotion.
5.Planning and managing health promotion camps and mobile clinics could be very helpful
6.Most volunteers chose to live on site at Siddhi Shaligram Briddhashram (Old Age Home). Potential side-jobs include running elderly community activities and assisting within the home.
Special Skills they are looking for this placement are as follows:
Doctor
Nurse
Medical Student
Emergency Medical Technician
Standard First-Aid
Health & Hygiene Training
HIV/AIDS Awareness Training
Medical Administration
Public Health
Grant Proposals / Fundraising
General Administration
Business Management
Computers - MS Office Software
Computers - Web Design
Sexual & Reproductive Health Training
Computers - General Programming
Yes, Basecamp International welcomes non-local participants.
SMF has a project for the elderly called the Siddhi Shaligram Briddhasram. This elderly home provides 24 hour residential care, medical attention, counseling, and activities promoting socialization.
Itinerary:
Min Training 1 week
Min Work 7 weeks
Min Duration 8 Weeks
Cost Covered :
Add Week Cost $115.00 / WK
Registration Fee $400.00 CAD
Program Fee $1,655.00 CAD
Total Cost $2,055.00 CAD
How to Apply:
Email: info@basecampcenters.com
Website: www.basecampcenters.com
298 Bagot Street,
Kingston, Ontario,
Canada, K7K 3B4.
Phone: 613.541.7862
Toll Free : 866.646.4693
Fax: 613.541.1604
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http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/147922-98/c
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