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A Medicne and Health Care Apprentice

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2 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Work in professional medical environments like hospitals and clinics
  • Being exposed to healthcare practices in a different culture, which can be a tremendous learning experience.
  • Exact Volunteer tasks are determined depending on the volunteer’s qualifications, experience and knowledge.
  • Medical and Nursing students assist the local doctors and nursing staff in daily tasks
  • Volunteers work on weekdays and explore the city on weekends

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Health is also one of the fundamental needs of a human. come and lets us make changes in Ghanas health sector.

Be a part of Medical Volunteering Program in Ghana to work along with doctors, nurses and local staff in hospitals and community clinics. Volunteer tasks are determined depending on the volunteer’s qualifications, experience, and knowledge. Qualified doctors and nurses can carry full day to day ...

About the program

Be a part of Medical Volunteering Program in Ghana to work along with doctors, nurses and local staff in hospitals and community clinics. Volunteer tasks are determined depending on the volunteer’s qualifications, experience, and knowledge. Qualified doctors and nurses can carry full day to day treatment of various diseases.

Medical Professionals and Medical students can assist the doctors and nurses in their work and observe their work to gain knowledge and experience. Qualified medical volunteers work in the areas of maternal health, mental health, surgery, laboratories, counseling, and testing.


This program is particularly suited for those volunteers who are interested in health issues and doing ‘hands-on’ clinical work. Volunteers schedule is flexible and can vary depending on the needs of the placement.

As a medical and Healthcare volunteer, you will also have the opportunity to observe diagnoses and treatment of conditions not common in Europe and North America , like leprosy, typhoid and malaria.

 





















Typical day

On any given day, you will work shifts alongside your supervisors. These shifts typically take the following form:

  • Morning: 8am - 2pm
  • Afternoon: 2pm - 8pm
  • Night: 8pm - 8am

Each shift starts with rounds as you follow the consulting doctor and learn about each patient's case and course of treatment. ..

Typical day

On any given day, you will work shifts alongside your supervisors. These shifts typically take the following form:

  • Morning: 8am - 2pm
  • Afternoon: 2pm - 8pm
  • Night: 8pm - 8am

Each shift starts with rounds as you follow the consulting doctor and learn about each patient's case and course of treatment. Use this opportunity to ask plenty of questions. After rounds, you’ll assist nurses with patient care. You can watch them administer medication and treatment, and help to update patient files. Nurses always appreciate help in general patient care as well such as feeding, bathing, and bed changing.

Please note that hospitals in Ghana are often busiest in the mornings. Don’t be late for the morning shift if you'd like to witness the bulk of the day's work!

Afternoons are a great opportunity to get to know the staff and patients better.

Volunteers in the Medical Healthcare program in Ghana work along with doctors, nurses and local staff in hospitals and community clinics in Kumasi, Ghana. Volunteer tasks are determined depending on the volunteer’s qualifications, experience and knowledge.

Qualified doctors and nurses can carry full day to day treatment of various diseases.
Medical professionals and students can assist the doctors and nurses in their work and observe their work to gain knowledge and experience.
Volunteers work in the areas of maternal health, mental health, surgery, laboratories, counseling and testing. Wound dressing under direct supervision of nursing staff.
Blood pressure, pulse and temperature measurements (if competent)
Assist patients with activities such as getting them from one service point to another.
Weighing patients, holding babies/adults to be weighed.etc

General assistance to the medical staff wherever required, and wherever experience and expertise allow.
Pre Medical students assist the local doctors and staff in doing basic tasks such as checking weight and temperature of the patients, cleaning wounds and also doing administrative tasks in the placement.
Help with physical therapy and rehabilitation, Provide basic care

Observe the work of nurses or doctors Carry out daily administrative tasks, Take patient details,

Distribute medicines, Perform basic first aid, Help with medical procedures, Provide assistance in the in-day emergency room, Partner with local doctors, nurses and therapists.






Free-time activities

Volunteer may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood.

Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana. This National ...

Free-time activities

Volunteer may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood.

Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana. This National Park offers a great Safari-like experience and is one of the biggest Elephant Sanctuaries in Africa with the chance to spot Lions, Leopards & Antelopes in their natural habitat.
Volunteers can also take a trip to Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana to relax in the beautiful beaches and see the famous Cape Coast castle, the Kakum Canopy walkway and Elmina castle, where slave trade begun.


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

Health at University, certified medical professional , Health care certificate level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

medically certified volunteer,health professionals are needed most. volunteers who have knowledge and experience about health issues.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 15:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Samba Africa Voluntary Organization

  • Airport pickup upon arrival
  • Hotel and meals bills in Accra upon arrival, before transfer to Kumasi/ Final Destination
  • Transport to host family / project site on First day
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Accommodation
  • Utility Bills
  • Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Super (Dinner)
  • Samba T-Shirt
  • Free Sim Card/Data Sim

Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

On the day (or night) of your arrival, SAMBA AFRICA VOLUNTEERING (SAVO) staffs will be at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to a hotel with air-conditioned rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to your destination (KUMASI).

Accommodation

The accommodation type we arrange for volunteers is the family stay type. This means that volunteers stay with a family as their host. Staying with a host family is very ideal and cost saving for both the volunteer and SAVO-Ghana. The volunteer gets to experience the culture closely and better whilst SAVO- Ghana also comfortably manages the security and safety of the volunteer and properties. In a room, each volunteer has to his/her own, a bed, pillow and bedspread.

Food & Beverages

Host families will provide volunteers with breakfast, lunch and dinner during the working week.

Breakfast is usually ready by around 7am; however volunteer can eat later if you prefer to get up late. Lunch is usually packed by your host family in a lunch box so that you can eat at your project if you wish. Dinner is usually served around 6pm.

If you have special eating needs, you can inform us. Even though special eating needs are not something we can guarantee, we will do our best to meet your needs.

Internet Access

Good 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

STARTS DATE: Flexible

Airport pickup info:

On the day (or night) of your arrival, Samba Africa Voluntary (SAVO) Staffs will be at the Accra Kotoka International airport to welcome you And transfer you to a hotel with Fan  or air-conditioned rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your Assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to our office in Kumasi.


Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 536€
4 weeks 731€
5 weeks 889€
9 weeks 1,523€
17 weeks 2,790€
50 weeks (max. stay) 8,017€
Average fees 213€/week

Program fees

213€ per week 2 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

2 - 50 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 Samba Africa Voluntary Organization during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Samba Africa Voluntary Organization

Fantastic 4.5 rating (8 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2001

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

Daniel

About the project

SAVO is a volunteer driven non-profit NGO based in Ghana which aims to provide best opportunities for the needy people in under privileged community

Meet your organization

Founded in 2011, Samba Africa has been able to provide many solutions to health problems as well as the orphanage homes with the aim of helping people to help them.

Samba Africa Voluntary Organization (SAVO) has demonstrated its ability to develop and permanently institute long-term solutions to pressing orphanage issues and health problems in the country, the true way of assisting people.

We are committed to the world’s new health issues by playing an important role forging new alliances among people on the front lines of health and together seek new solutions.

Our aim is to succeed in sustainable advances in health care as well as the orphanage homes by implementing health education programs and providing humanitarian assistance.

SAVO-Ghana is one of the fastest growing volunteer organizations in Ghana. We are dedicated to give meaningful and affordable volunteer program across Ghana.

8 reviews · rating4.5

Eveline van Broek rating2.8

2023 at A Medicne and Health Care Apprentice

Ik heb in april 2 weken vrijwilligers werk gedaan in het Kumasi South Hospital, op de 1e hulp afdeling, Ik heb hier vooral geobserveerd. Het was heel interessant Maar ik heb niet het gevoel gehad dat ik iets heb bij kunnen dragen aan de zorg. Het gast gezin was geweldig, wat een hartelijke familie, ...
Augustin Renders rating4.8

2023 at Rural Community Development

Je suis parti deux semaines avec cette organisation et il s'agit d'une expérience que je n'oublierai jamais. Tout était parfait, la famille d'accueil est incroyable et le coordinateur est très présent pour chaque besoin. ..
Alfredo Caranna rating5

2022 at Youth BasketBall Coach

Certainly one of the most exciting experiences of our life. Daniel directed us well. The family that gave us accommodation always available for every request. We taught sports in the school where we found a wonderful environment. People who have little but have never allowed themselves to ask us ...
Linnea rating4.6

2017 at Teaching Assistant for Children

After the S.A.V.O language and cultural orientation program, I did Teaching project for twelve months. I taught in a primary school. It was an amazing experience to learn and be part of another culture quite different to my own. The experience helped me to realize what I want to do with my life, ...
My volunteer to Ghana was one of the best ever trip i have ever made in my life. People there are very friendly, great hospitality I can honestly say that this volunteering experience has been the best experience of my life. I went to Ghana with Samba Africa Voluntary Org and expecting so much ...
I have just recently completed the two-week Language and Cultural program for Ghana. The first week we had 7 Twi language and history lessons with Tony, a qualified teacher in Ghana. The first two lessons composed of Ghanaian history, primarily regions and beliefs. The next 5 lessons were Twi ...

Location

Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > Kumasi

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