from 930€
Brilliant 4.7
(201)
Hospital Internship Assistance
1 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Brilliant 4.7
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Brilliant 4.7 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
1 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Excellent response rate
Highlights
- This volunteer project is best suited to pre-medical and medical students, aiming to gain valuable experience in a real life hospital setting.
- Shadow local doctors, nurses and medical professionals in a goverment hospital.
- Observe pracices you may not get to see at home and help with treatments (if experienced)
- Learn more about overseas healthcare systems
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
50+
About the program
By joining the medical volunteering project in Kandy, Sri Lanka, you will get the chance to observe the patients at one of the oldest and the largest hospitals in Kandy.
You will be observing patients alongside a doctor or nurse at one of the oldest and largest hospitals in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
During the collapse of the Kandyan Kingdom in 1815, western medicine started to become recognised here and the opening of hospitals throughout Sri Lanka began. Indian workers ...
Typical day
Monday to Friday
During Monday to Friday you will volunteer at the hospital from 08.00 to 13.33. Working hours can be changed according to the medical department’s requirement.
- Please bring your own scrubs (Light Blue) and stethoscope. In addition, you can also bring your own face mask and medical ...
Free-time activities
Here are a few things you can do in Sri Lanka!
Royal Botanical Gardens
The Botanic Gardens are situated around 5. km to the West of Kandy. Once being only for the Kandyan royalty, they are now open to the public to wander around at their leisure. There’s 60 hectares of beautiful garden to explore, ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
1 week (min. stay)
930€
2 weeks
1,135€
3 weeks
1,466€
4 weeks
1,817€
8 weeks
2,957€
12 weeks (max. stay)
4,220€
Average fees
640€/week
Meet your organization
Involvement Volunteers IVI
Brilliant 4.7
(201 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 1989
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Coordinated by
Lauren
Spoken languages: English
About the project
IVI are a non profit org with 28 years experience providing responsible volunteer placements in 15 countries worldwide. We help you connect with inspiring opportunities
201 reviews · 4.7
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