Community Health Outreach Assistant

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2 - 16 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Outstanding 4.9  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Gain English Fluency and learn the culture by leaving and working with the locals in the communities
  • Become more passionate about your major and propel your career with international experience
  • Become more open and adapt to working with a team of medical professionals like yourself.

Highlights

  • Gain English Fluency and learn the culture by leaving and working with the locals in the communities
  • Become more passionate about your major and propel your career with international experience
  • Become more open and adapt to working with a team of medical professionals like yourself.
  • learn about the Ghanaian health system, its possitives and negatives and help in improving health delivery in communities
  • Make memories and life time forgetable experience with the people yor meet during your stay.


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    To make healthcare accessible to rural communities in northern Ghana by offering health screening, eduaction and treatment.


    Screening/ Medical Check-Up

    We will take weights, height and BMI measurements for both the children and adults. We will also take temperature, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure measurements.

    In total about 3000 patients are expected to receive medical attention. They will each be given a ...

    About the program


    Screening/ Medical Check-Up

    We will take weights, height and BMI measurements for both the children and adults. We will also take temperature, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure measurements.

    In total about 3000 patients are expected to receive medical attention. They will each be given a prescription for needed medicines to pick up at our dispensary section.

    Public Education

    The idea is to provide public health education as part of activities for this medical outreach. We would also conduct one-on-one counseling sessions for the needed patients.

    Dispensary

    Medicines for common illnesses and symptoms such as cough, head ache, and colds, malaria, hypertension and arthritis will be handed out when prescription are shown.

    Freebies

    A stand at the venue will offer free toothbrushes, toothpastes, soaps, sanitary pads and sweets to beneficiaries

    Why this Project is Important 

    To make healthcare accessible to ordinary communities who cannot afford to visit health centers

    To offer education on health related issues or topics 

    To screen and offer first hand treatment and refer and refer complicated medical conditions to the regional hospital.

    Exposing participants to community health issues ,challenges and how to offer soluntions.

    We believe that the only way to extend our knowledge and love is to share it through medical outreach and health education. Our consultation with Senior health practitioners at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital has shown this to be true; and that is why we put a great deal of emphasis on our Future for Africa humanitarian medical volunteer program, which actively promotes stakeholders involvement in numerous volunteer activities throughout various communities in Northern Ghana.



    Typical day

    Schedule: you will see how many time it takes the next time but the plan is to stay there the hole of the day making a 1-2 hour rest for lunch. 


    One day – one community. In the morning:
    Registration* of patients and clinical stories. Look for health problems of each patient and think how ...

    Typical day

    Schedule: you will see how many time it takes the next time but the plan is to stay there the hole of the day making a 1-2 hour rest for lunch. 


    One day – one community. In the morning:
    Registration* of patients and clinical stories. Look for health problems of each patient and think how we can solve them. We will try in the first time we do it, in July to not to give medication unless it is necessary (evident infection, patient with very low weight, malnourished, with a BMI less than 18.5, painkillers if any condition with pain or inflammation, gastric protector). The idea is to find health problems in the morning, and in the afternoon to do health education.

    In the afternoon: HEALTH WORKSHOPS. 1) Healthy habits. 2) Reproductive & sexual health. * To register the patient you have two options: 1) With the national identity document. But, as many may not have it, you can 2) give them a paper with a code (try to plasticize it by wrapping the paper with sticky tape). For registration, the simplest way is to do it with the order of registration and with the initials of the patient’s name. For example: Patient 1 is called Olivia Newton John. Code: 1ONJ Patient 2 is called John Travolta. Code: 2JT


    Free-time activities

    Volunteering for Future For Africa is flexible. This provides you with great chances to get out and see as much of Ghana as you can. Weekends provide a good time to get into the cites and the countryside  and see the sights or even take an overnight bus to an attraction further afield and you can ...

    Free-time activities

    Volunteering for Future For Africa is flexible. This provides you with great chances to get out and see as much of Ghana as you can. Weekends provide a good time to get into the cites and the countryside  and see the sights or even take an overnight bus to an attraction further afield and you can take a few extra days on to weekend trips to make them worthwhile. Places to visit includes Mole National Park, Kakum National Park ,Paga Crocodile Pond ,Tongo Hills , Green House Eco Village Karimenga and the Cape Coast Castle



    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    Medicine, Nursing ,Lab Technicians,Dentist ,Optician, Pharmacy at University level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV and Certificate and Proof of Education

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Otolaryngologist and Gynacologist

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 - 17:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Future4Africa

    The little participants pay is divided into three parts, where 70% goes to the program-participants costs during the stay. Another 20% goes directly into our development projects. The final 10% will be spent on administrative costs.

    Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

    You will arrive at kotoka International Airport or tamale airport and a staff of future4Africa will pick you up from the airport.

    Accommodation

    Future4Africa has a volunteer house located at the Yikene.
    The house has almost all the basic facilities you need and there is an opportunity to interact with other participants from all over the world and the wider community.


    Food & Beverages

    3 (three) meals a day with water 

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ghana provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Ghana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ghana. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Volunteers and Interns can join this program anytime throughout the year.
    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 400€
    5 weeks 500€
    7 weeks 700€
    9 weeks 900€
    16 weeks (max. stay) 1,410€
    Average fees 144€/week

    Program fees

    144€ per week 2 - 16 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    2 - 16 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Future4Africa during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Future4Africa

    Outstanding 4.9 rating (67 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2014

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Excellent response rate

    Coordinated by

    Mansur

    Spoken languages: English

    About the project

    F4A works for a fair world where all children have equal access to social amenities, resources and influence through strong partnerships, and inspires the youth.

    Meet your organization

    FUTURE FOR AFRICA ORGANIZATION (F4AO)
    About F4A Organization
    Future for Africa (F4A) is a Ghanaian voluntary, non-profit and Non-Governmental Organization working at local levels to create a future of hope for children in economically poor areas of northern Ghana.
    Established in February 2014 but legally registered in 2016, F4AO operations covers the entire three regions of Northern Ghana namely; Northern, Upper East and Upper West with the headquarters in Bolgatanga, the regional capital of Upper East.
    F4AO approach is working through strong partnerships with civil societies,institutions and using volunteers, to reach out to the deprived and vulnerable children and families in its operational areas. (The organization also seeks to promote intercultural awareness, tolerance and communication of our Youth.)
    Vision
    F4A works for a fair world where all children have equal access to social amenities, resources and influence through strong partnerships, and inspires the younger generation’s to aspire to the future with good health, respect and equal rights.
    Mission
    We seek to engage and empower children especially, the vulnerable in society and to provide meaningful interventions in areas of education, health, Water and sanitation, and Livelihoods. This will be done through partnership and with volunteers. F4AO will endeavour to influence policies and actions at all levels of society towards inspiring hope in the younger generations of society and also to promote intercultural awareness, tolerance among the youth.
    Core Values
    Compassion: we are committed to act with compassion in all situations to engage and protect the welfare of the poor in society
    Listen with respect to our volunteers, stakeholders and the people of the community we work with.
    Integrity: to adhere to moral and ethical principles of non-discrimination-regardless of their color, race, religion, language or locality and ensure transparency in our operations.
    Empowerment: building the human resource capacity of partners on both social and economic livelihoods.
    Excellence: Consistently create better ways of doing our work; efficiency and effectiveness.
    Respect: adhere to individual difference, promote tolerance and cross cultural learning.
    Safety: We are committed to the highest safety standards and environmental practices.
    Strategies
    Accessibility: Improve NGOs accessibility and presence at all levels in Africa
    (Education: Education / Capacity Development)
    Advocating: Advocate on the Principles and Goals that NGOs share
    Goal: Improve the lives of children and their families now and for the future
    Objectives
    To achieve reliable child access to basic amenities water, toilets, health, and education.
    Inspire community participation in solving local problems.
    Promoting demand for accountability by community

    67 reviews · rating4.9

    ÉMILIE CHACON rating5

    2023 at Community Health Outreach Assistant

    J'ai vécu ce dernier mois la plus belle expérience de ma vie. Nous avons été entourées de personnes bienveillantes dans chacune de nos missions, qui nous ont accompagnées de façon à vivre notre expérience de la façon la plus impactante et bénéfique possible. Les missions proposées ...
    Daniela Elizabeth Bravo rating4.8

    2022 at Community Health Outreach Assistant

    FutureforAfrica is a reliable NGO, with coordinators who love what they do and everything collected goes to the people in full, Ghana is a beautiful country, with very happy and pleasant people, would return a thousand times.I have done several volunteers during my life, but this has been one of the ...
    Paloma Moreno rating4.6

    2021 at Community Health Outreach Assistant

    My experience with Future for Afrika in Ghana has been really fullfilling and authentic. You can both learn and help working with their community. It is an amazing country and really nice people. I will go back for sure. ..
    Fabian Garcia Lagos rating5

    2023 at School Teaching Assistant

    🌟 Positive Experience with Future for Africa in Bolgatanga I had a fantastic experience with Future for Africa in Bolgatanga. 🌍 Exciting Projects and Activities During my time at Future for Africa, I actively contributed to the Yikene School by implementing a sustainability ...
    Dominic Peter rating5

    2023 at Shelter ChildCare Assistant

    My time in Bolga was truly wonderful. Firstly, the people there are incredibly welcoming and dedicated to making your stay as comfortable as possible. Interacting with the locals provides a unique opportunity to learn about their cultures, lives, and the challenges they face. The passionate ...
    Johana pires rating5

    2023 at School Teaching Assistant

    Ce voyage aura été la plus belle expérience de ma vie. ceci en partie grâce à l’association qui nous a accompagné du début jusqu’à la fin, nous étions entourées de personne bienveillantes et grâce à qui nous nous somme sentit en sécurité tout le long de notre séjour ! Les missions ...

    Location

    Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > BOLGATANGA

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