2024 at Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation
from 1,805€
Healthcare Experience
Highlights
- Participants get hands-on experience working alongside professionals, from conducting patient assessments to assisting in surgeries (under supervision), interns gain invaluable practical skills.
- Doing a placement in Africa challenges one to step out of your comfort zone, encouraging personal growth and self-discovery, overcoming language barriers and navigating unfamiliar healthcare systems.
- Interning and volunteering in Zanzibar fosters adaptability, resilience, and cross-cultural communication skills, essential attributes for healthcare professionals in an increasingly global world.
- Beyond clinical duties, participants immerse themselves in this vibrant island culture exploring historic sites, enjoying local dishes and gaining a deeper understanding of Swahili culture.
- So much fun for the weekends! Enjoy the night food market at Forodhani Gardens, snorkel at Mnemba Atoll, visit a turtle sanctuary or take a boat to Prison Island to see the giant tortoises.
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About the program
Our Healthcare Experience project gives an opportunity to interns and volunteers to assist in hospitals in the island paradise of Zanzibar
Many diseases are regularly found in most of sub-Sahara African countries including malaria, cholera, HIV/AIDS, accident-related injuries, mental illness, etc so volunteers and interns get opportunities to experience situations on the ground that they may not have access to in Europe, the UK, USA ...
Typical day
06h00- wake up, have a quick shower and help yourself to breakfast
07h00- leave for the hospital
07h30- arrive at the hospital to start the day.
13h00- finish the morning shift
13h30- arrive back at the volunteer accommodation and help yourself to a late lunch
14h30 – enjoy the afternoon with a good ...
Free-time activities
Most volunteers will enjoy the opportunity to swim every day and/or take part in the nightly community football games on the beach. Watching the sunset in the evenings (we have some spectacular ones) and visiting the beach at daybreak to watch the fishermen bring in their catch are special ...
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Meet your organization
Volunteer Int. Adventures
Agency - founded in 2020
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Sharon
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