Hospital Volunteer Programs

Hospital Volunteer Programs Abroad are the perfect opportunity for volunteers pursuing a career in healthcare...

Hospital Volunteer Programs Abroad are the perfect opportunity for volunteers pursuing a career in healthcare. Those looking for international experience abroad will find countless opportunities worldwide that are counting on the help of (aspiring) medical professionals to reduce the workload of the local hospital staff.

Travel to developing countries in South East Asia and Africa where there are plenty of hospital volunteer programs waiting for extra medical support. Take this opportunity to connect with the local community and truly help your patients. This will be an incredible experience where you will learn things you can only learn by leaving your comfort zone.

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Thessaloniki, Greece

Medical Shadowing in Hospitals

Outstanding 5.0

Video Flex Option

781 € per week · 2 ‑ 12 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Shadow doctors & nurses in Greek hospitals for up to 40 hours per week. Rotate between different departments, clinics & surgeries. 🩺 Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

~~Food~~

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Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Mental Health Volunteers

Outstanding 4.9

⭐ Popular Video Flex Option

398 € per week · 1 ‑ 4 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Using a combination of lectures, meditations, consultations and community projects, further your awareness of mental health in a new culture. Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

Food

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Arusha, Tanzania

Emergency Department

Excellent 4.8

Video Flex Option

267 € per week · 2 ‑ 12 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Emergency department placement in working with a busy team looking after major and minor injuries and with severely ill or acutely unwell patients. Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

Food

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Dehli, India

India Medical Volunteers

Outstanding 4.9

⭐ Popular Video Flex Option

243 € per week · 2 ‑ 12 weeks · Age 17+ ·

Gain practical experience and insight on the medical program in India, whilst bringing support to a large population and under resourced facilities. Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

Food

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Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Medical Volunteers

Outstanding 4.9

⭐ Popular Video Flex Option

398 € per week · 1 ‑ 4 weeks · Age 17+ ·

Gain invaluable medical experience, an opportunity not to be missed in this gorgeous part of the world by those pursuing a career in medicine. Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

Food

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Athens, Greece

Psychology Internship

Outstanding 5.0

Video Flex Option

781 € per week · 2 ‑ 12 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Shadowing & practical involvement internship in Greece for up to 40 hours per week Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

~~Food~~

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Accra, Ghana

Assistant for Medical Work

Very Good 4.3

Video Flex Option

160 € per week · 2 ‑ 50 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Join our health projects, gain insight into healthcare challenges in developing nations, and make a meaningful impact! 🩺 Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

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Arusha, Tanzania

Medical Student Internship

Excellent 4.8

Video Flex Option

257 € per week · 2 ‑ 12 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Student medical placements in Emergency Medical, Surgical, Dentistry, Psychology and more. Please enquire for specific departments. Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

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Arusha, Tanzania

Midwifery: Labour & Delivery

Excellent 4.8

Video Flex Option

267 € per week · 2 ‑ 12 weeks · Age 18+ ·

We're inviting midwifery volunteers to assist hospital maternity care, helping to deliver newborns & support pregnant women! Trained Professionals & Students welcome! Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

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Arusha, Tanzania

Physiotherapy Hospital Assistant

Excellent 4.8

Video Flex Option

267 € per week · 2 ‑ 12 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Join a team of local physiotherapist as they aim to rehabilitate patients in burns, trauma, orthopaedics and paediatrics departments. Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

Food

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Cusco, Peru

Support Local Healthcare

Brilliant 4.7

Video Flex Option

529 € per week · 1 ‑ 50 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Shine bright in Peru! Support seniors or disabled children. Bring joy & make a difference.☀️ Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

Food

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Medical Internship in Hospitals / Medical Outreach

Arusha, Tanzania

Medical Internship in Hospitals / Medical Outreach

Excellent 4.8

Video Flex Option

158 € per week · 4 ‑ 26 weeks · Age 18+ ·

From pre-medicals to qualified doctors, you will gain valuable experience in the hospital / medical outreach and be able to advocate for the health of your patients. 🩺 Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

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Ubud, Indonesia

Nutrition & Healthcare Education

Brilliant 4.7

Video Flex Option

350 € per week · 2 ‑ 12 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Contribute to the development of healthcare education in Ubud providing healthcare services and/or basic education to schools and communities. Details >

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Housing

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Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Medical Healthcare Work

Brilliant 4.7

Video Flex Option

606 € per week · 1 ‑ 12 weeks · Age 18+ ·

This is great practical experience for medical students to gain first hand knowledge of international healthcare and to shadow local doctors and nurses. Details >

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Housing

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Athens, Greece

Physician's Assistant Shadowing

Outstanding 5.0

Video Flex Option

781 € per week · 2 ‑ 12 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Shadow doctors, physician's assistants & nurses in Greek hospitals for up to 40 hours per week. Rotate between different departments, clinics & surgeries. Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

~~Food~~

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Medicine & Healthcare Observation & Experience

Santa Barbara de Samaná, Dominican Republic

Medicine & Healthcare Observation & Experience

Fantastic 4.5

Flex Option

462 € per week · 2 ‑ 50 weeks · Age 16+ ·

Work side by side with medical staff at local clinics and be involved with day to day healthcare.This opportunity will give you an insight into the running of a clinic. Details >

Airport Taxi

Housing

~~Food~~

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Quito, Ecuador

Ecuador Medical Volunteers

Outstanding 4.9

Video Flex Option

324 € per week · 2 ‑ 12 weeks · Age 18+ ·

As a medical student, witness a healthcare system unlike your own. A new insight into traditional beliefs will leave you amazed and cultured. Details >

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Working at a Local Food Shop

Perfect 4.6

Flex Option

434 € per week · 2 ‑ 24 weeks · Age 18+ ·

Work in a local NGO preparing and serving food to those in need. It's a flexible placement, tailored according to your interests and abilities. Details >

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Kampala, Uganda

Medical Outreach

Excellent 4.8

Video Flex Option

209 € per week · 2 ‑ 50 weeks · Age 18+ ·

This program involves visiting areas without access to healthcare to treat URIs, UTIs, STIs, GI & skin infections, wounds, plus HIV and malaria testing and treatment. Details >

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Housing

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Larabanga, Ghana

Medical Health Care

Very Good 4.3

Video Flex Option

160 € per week · 1 ‑ 50 weeks · Age 17+ ·

You will be involved in the day-to-day running of hospitals and clinics directly assisting the doctors and nurses.This project is open to anyone who wants to help Details >

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