from 823€
Brilliant 4.7
(201)
Medical and Nursing
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
- Join a 'backpacking nurse' to reach rural areas
- Gain insight into Kenyan healthcare service
- Shadow local doctors and nurses at a local hospital or clinic
- Help the nurses workload by taking on a variety of tasks
- Stay a few minutes walk to the Lake Nakuru National park!
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
About the program
Depending on your skill level, you'll be assigned various tasks at a Kenyan medical centre or hospital, aiding those with restricted access to affordable healthcare.
Overview
A key challenge in the healthcare system in Kenya is the uneven distribution of resources between urban and rural areas. Urban regions generally boast well-equipped hospitals and a higher density of healthcare professionals, while rural areas often grapple with insufficient infrastructure ...
Typical day
Monday to Friday
You will spend 4-6 hours assisting hospital staff and attending to patients with close supervision by qualified member of staff. The day could look like:
Breakfast - 7am
Assist at local hospital / backpack nurse - 8am-12pm
Lunch - 12pm
Assist at local hospital - 1pm-3pm
Dinner -6pm
*Schedul
Free-time activities
There are several things to do near Nakuru, Kenya. Here are some options:
Visit Lake Nakuru National Park: This park is home to a large population of flamingos and other bird species. It’s also a great place to see lions, leopards, and rhinos.
Take a hot air balloon ride: Get a bird’s-eye view of ...
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)
823€
2 weeks
935€
3 weeks
1,144€
4 weeks
1,432€
8 weeks
2,373€
12 weeks (max. stay)
3,737€
Average fees
566€/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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