Nonprofit
Published 22 days ago
Volunteer-Internship: Village Health Camps
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime
Time Commitment:
Full time (30+ hrs/wk)
Commitment Details:
1 month. About 40 hours a week, mostly Monday to Friday.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Cost:
Fee Required: $810
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Health & Medicine
Benefits:
Training Provided, Housing Available
Good For:
Public Groups, International Volunteers
Participation Requirements:
Attend Orientation
Other Requirements:
Health and evacuation insurance if you come from abroad.
Description
Help doctors and nurses run village health camps, then help families follow up on referrals.
What you will do
- Set up and run camps with partner hospital staff.
- Register patients and keep careful records.
- Check in with families on referrals after the camp.
Who this is for
- Nursing, medical or public health students and graduates.
- You can be on your feet all day and stay calm in a crowd.
- You keep records neat and private.
What you get
- Hands-on days beside local doctors and nurses.
- A free letter confirming your dates and your work when you finish.
What it costs
This placement is unpaid. A monthly fee covers your shared room, meals, internet, training, mentoring, local transport for the work, and the papers for your visa.
- From abroad: USD 810 for one month, USD 1,350 for three, USD 1,980 for six, plus a refundable USD 45 deposit. You need health and evacuation insurance.
- From India: ₹9,000 a month for one month, falling to ₹3,000 a month for six, plus a refundable ₹1,500 deposit for some housing.
- Not included: flights, visa fees and insurance.
- Group discounts and scholarships can lower the fee.
- The fee is less than your stay costs us.
Location
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176001, India
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Email your CV and the name of this role. We take applications all year, up to a year ahead.
