Medical Volunteer in Clinic

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2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 16 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • You will get the chance to work inside small clinic at Slum area in Jaipur.
  • Explore Jaipur & Agra on weekend excursion's organize by VWI.
  • Opportunity to learn Indian culture, language and their traditions.

Highlights

  • You will get the chance to work inside small clinic at Slum area in Jaipur.
  • Explore Jaipur & Agra on weekend excursion's organize by VWI.
  • Opportunity to learn Indian culture, language and their traditions.
  • An entry in your CV as you have worked in under-developed country that will boost your profile in job market.
  • Life time member with VWI after completion of your project.


  • Especially good for

    Age 16+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    This program is about to support our Clinic ( Mini Hospital ) which run in rurals, slum and backward areas in Jaipur, India.

    About the Program

    Under this project our prime focus is on providing and supporting the population which lives in rural and slums in Jaipur. With the purpose to provide medical assistance to the targeted populuation we are running a clinic ( mini hospital ) in Jaipur.  The clinic reassures them that ...

    About the program

    About the Program

    Under this project our prime focus is on providing and supporting the population which lives in rural and slums in Jaipur. With the purpose to provide medical assistance to the targeted populuation we are running a clinic ( mini hospital ) in Jaipur.  The clinic reassures them that they are not alone in this world, strengthens their self-confidence and shows that somebody is there to care for, love and support them. If you have no experience doctors will show you all they can and introduce you to many different cases. If you come with a medical background, you will be given more responsibility and the potential to get more hands-on work. Everyday there are more than 200 patients come and visit our clinics. In our Clinic there is Doctor, Nurse, Compounder, Counselor, Receptionist & local volunteer which provide free health check-up, treatment of general sickness, accidental cases, provide counselling for health and fitness.This service is generally for the children or people which are not able to afford medicine, doctor fees,not aware by the diseases and come from BPL (below poverty line).

    As a medical volunteer your role will be mainly observational. If you have no experience doctors will show you all they can and introduce you to many different cases. If you come with a medical background, you will be given more responsibility and the potential to get more hands-on work. In our Clinic there is Doctor, Nurse, Compounder, Counselor , Receptionist & local volunteer which generally provide free health check-up, treatment of general sickness, STI Treatment & HIV/AIDS Counseling and Education Services. This service is generally for the children or people which are not able to afford medicine, doctor fees, not aware by the diseases and come from BPL (below poverty line).

    Why it is important

    Most of the time, street children are over-exploited and forced into jobs where they have to work continuously even during sickness. The hazardous and unprotected environment of these street children leads to various health problems such as tuberculosis, asthma, hepatitis, jaundice, malaria, respiratory tract infections, sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS etc. This problem is further aggravated by poor delivery of and access to health services. Their lower awareness and literacy levels also prevent them from finding such services. Clinic was planned to help in these areas.

    Role of the Volunteer

    This project works everyday Monday to Friday for 4-5 hours. Helping to look after all the children, people coming to get treatment, diagnosis their problem/disease, provide them medicine, health check-up, general health treatment, counselling and run awareness raising activities. Providing counselling services to our target population for changing their behavior towards SAFE SEX & STOP HIV/AIDS.

    Below are the Hands on work you will involve in :-

    ·         Distribution of Medicine's

    ·         Explaining the medicines to Patients

    ·         Blood Pressure Check

    ·         Height & Weight Measurement Check

    ·         Body Temperature Check

    ·         Emergency Accidental Case - Wounding of Infected Area.

    Project Location & Daily transport Facility

    We provide accommodation to participants at Indian Host Family  in Jaipur. Our project locations is just 15 to 20 mins of tuk-tuk/car ride from your accommodation. It is in the main center of Jaipur. Everyday the project taxi come to pick you and once you finish the program it will drop you back at your place. 


    Expectation & Qualification 

    There are no specific skill requiremnets to join the volunteer program. But volunteers who love and are passionate about helping people who are in need and also like to learn about the culture/life in India can join the program.

    What you will gain from this project

    • You will get chance to work under highly trained doctors & staff. 
    • You will get a lot of help for your career development For example : If you are a School or College pass out and wants to boost your career. 
    • The program is perfect match to do internship for college pass out or in mid break. 
    • If you are not skilled in the medical field our doctor and staff will guide/assist you to provide care & support to the patients coming in our clinic. 
    • An opportunity to see rural India closely an be aware of the problems faced and the life of the people living there
    • The Chance to spend time in India and get to know the country's language, culture and traditions
    • Life time membership with VWI after completion of your project.    



    Typical day

    Working days will be five days a week from Monday to Friday 4-5 hours per day.

    As a Medical Volunteer your main work will observational and do all the support which we required at the program site. Volunteers may also take patients’ vitals: blood pressure, temperature, height and weight, and ...

    Typical day

    Working days will be five days a week from Monday to Friday 4-5 hours per day.

    As a Medical Volunteer your main work will observational and do all the support which we required at the program site. Volunteers may also take patients’ vitals: blood pressure, temperature, height and weight, and carry out health center tasks. You may provide treatment for minor injuries or wounds and document patient records. The tasks and activities vary day by day.

    Volunteer Week Detail 

    Day 1: Today you will arrive in Jaipur. A VWI staff member will pick you up from your arrival destination and welcome you. After picking you up, we will transfer you to the host family accommodation. We will introduce you to the host family members and guide you through the accommodation facilities and your local surroundings. You will be given a run down about the project, your daily working schedule, rules and regulation of volunteering, what the dos and donts are of travelling in India are and advise you about facilities any traveller might need in a new place.

    Day 2 to Working days : Get ready to go in our Clinic to help our team members and look after the children/people of rurals and slums.  Our project taxi will pick you up from your accommodation. You will be having the project coordinator and  the local staff who will guide you and assist you in all work.

    Weekends: The weekends are free for you to relax and enjoy the Pink City of Jaipur. Every weekend we arrange sightseeing tour of Jaipur beautiful historical places, cultural places and programs with our VWI staff team. Volunteers have opportunity to meet with other volunteers also from other projects sites as everybody gets together on these days. There are several other side trips that you can join which will greatly enhance your experience of Rajasthan, India.

    End of trip: After finishing the Volunteering India program you can choose our Add on tour Programs to explore India. Volunteers can join to visit Taj Mahal, Golden Triangle Tour, Wildlife Safari in National Park, New Delhi and more. 

    We can offer you advice on travelling on to your next destination, whether it be another Indian city or on to the airport for home or more of the world.


    Free-time activities

    Every Weekend we arrange sightseeing tours for volunteers of the famous tourist destination in Jaipur. There are other tour activities you can involved yourself in like visiting the famous :- Taj Mahal Agra, Go for Jungle Safari in Ranthambore National Park, Visit the Blue City Jodhpur or to Gold ...

    Free-time activities

    Every Weekend we arrange sightseeing tours for volunteers of the famous tourist destination in Jaipur. There are other tour activities you can involved yourself in like visiting the famous :- Taj Mahal Agra, Go for Jungle Safari in Ranthambore National Park, Visit the Blue City Jodhpur or to Gold Place city Jaisalmer in to Desert. All these places can be visited in weekend free time. 

    Also in a day during free time you can visit the famous temples in Jaipur, go for cycle rickshaw ride, visit the local bazaars ( market ), buy some souvenir, go to shopping malls and many more activities which you can make yourself involved in it.


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 16 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 16 years old on the program start date.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    at High School level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    There are no specific skills required to join the program. But volunteers need to be Love & Passionate about helping those who are in need, and also they have interest to learn about the Culture/Life of the people in Country.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Volunteering With India (VWI)

    • Arranging your Program
    • Pre-departure information and support by email/phone
    • Accommodation and 3 Meals per day
    • Arrival Pick up service from Jaipur, India Airport
    • Transfer to your accommodation
    • Transport to and from your program
    • Program relevant materials
    • Local in-country team support and backup. 
    • Weekend Sightseeing’s Tour for the famous Tourist Spots in Jaipur

    Airport Pickup at Jaipur Airport

    One of our Team member will come to pick you at the Jaipur, Airport. We will be there with the pla card mentioning your name. Our team is happy to pick you anytime your flight lands in Jaipur. Sometimes the flights to Jaipur can be expensive if that happens also when you are checking you may also arrive to Delhi Airport. One of our representative will pick you from Delhi and transfer you to by car or Bus which cost additional. 

    Accommodation

    VWI will make arrangements for room, food and transportation for the volunteers, from the first day of the volunteer’s arrival in Jaipur, India. Volunteers will be living with an Indian host family. You will have your own room that you may or may not share with another volunteer of the same sex. Our host families are carefully screened and selected based on VWI requirements. Host families are experienced in the realm of hosting international travelers for a least 10 years. 

    You can also opt for the private your own room without sharing to anyone which may cost additional $100 weekly. 

    Staying with Host Family will give you the opportunity to learn about Indian Life, meet the locals, try local food, speak local language and make yourself to immerse in local culture. The host family members are able to communicate in English and very friendly with volunteers. Every host family will have internet facilities so you can stay in contact with your own family. Our accommodation is in the main local city area on the center of Jaipur which makes everything accessible for everyone. 


    Food & Beverages

    You will be getting three meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), the very same food your host family themselves will be having, traditional but very nutritious. However if you are unable to adjust to food or need more nutrition/protein/special diet you can arrange your own meals from produce at the near local market. 


    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Jaipur Airport (JAI) in Jaipur. We assist you to find cheap flights to India. 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 India provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

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

    Details on arrival

    To join the program with us we are Flexible. As per your travel plans you can choose your own volunteer India program start and finish dates. You can arrive on any day to join us. However we can recommend you to arrive on Sunday so that you can start to work from Monday. Below are our program dates which you can opt too.

    Year 2024

    Month     Dates to Join !

    September-  1, 8, 15, 22, 29. 

    October  -  6, 13, 20, 27. 

    November -  3, 10, 17, 24. 

    December -  1, 8, 15, 22, 29. 

    Year 2025 

    January  -  5, 12, 19, 26.

    February -  2, 9, 16, 23.

    Mar      -  2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

    April    -  6, 13, 20, 27. 

    May      -  4, 11, 18, 25.

    June     -  1, 8, 15, 22, 29. 

    July     -  6, 13, 20, 27. 

    August   -  3, 10, 17, 24, 31. 

    September-  7, 14, 21, 28. 

    October  -  5, 12, 19, 26. 

    November -  2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

    December -  7, 14, 21, 28. 


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

    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 605€
    3 weeks 857€
    4 weeks 1,109€
    6 weeks 1,614€
    12 weeks (max. stay) 3,126€
    Average fees 281€/week

    Program fees

    281€ per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 16 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    2 - 12 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 Volunteering With India (VWI) during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Volunteering With India (VWI)

    Perfect 4.6 rating (78 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2010

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Excellent response rate

    Coordinated by

    Sukret

    About the project

    VWI offers affordable volunteering in India programs for individuals/couples/families/groups and students to make a great contribution.

    Meet your organization

    Who we are?

    Volunteering With India is a NGO Non-Profit Goverment Organization which is registered under Rajasthan, Indian Society Registration act 1958. VWI offers a unique combination of volunteering projects and action-packed adventure travel in a fun, safe, educational, and well-organized environment. Our main goal is to deal with problems concerning underprivileged women, orphanages, child care, work in rural areas, health programs for sick, dying & disabled people, theater workshops & elephant care.

    We have a strong team of coordinators who run successful and effective volunteering programs. We work directly with local schools, people that live in rural areas, and orphanages. We make sure that each of our volunteering programs meets the high standard as expected and deserved by our volunteers. Safety is high on our priority list and we always make sure that you feel safe in all our placements.

    Helping to Non-Profit Organisation's

    Volunteering With India has as its founders a group of friends. With the help of our team members and volunteers like you we support local NGO's in their work for the development of community; we taught children in rural areas how to use the computers, and even their teachers, because part of them they did not know how to do it. We support working with street children, orphanage and the women empowerment movement. We also involved with aspects like theater education to school children and we were amazed in seeing the kids do so well in the drama we put in play. The Organization also deals with animal care centers.

    All this work led to our desire to build an organization that can handle all this problems. Currently the organization is running successful volunteering programs in the city of Jaipur and in the rural areas that surround it. Our work is about helping children stay in school and give them a better education, and develop their talents, about helping women become more independent and be aware about their rights, about raising awareness about animal rights. We hope our work will help develop a more powerful, educated and aware society.

    We welcome every person that wants to help us continue our work in the Indian society. Every help is needed and we hold great respect for every individual that wants to work in a volunteering program. The satisfaction that a person has in working for the benefit of humanity is the greatest one can hold.

    Volunteer in India Mission

    Our Mission is to create a worldwide network of volunteers that can help children in rural areas, the women empowerment movement in India, children that live in orphanages, the sick and disabled and animals. Our Aim will be to remove poverty and illiteracy from the country Volunteer in India with us! We invite you to become a life time member of VWI for free after you finish your volunteer work with us. We hope that you share your experiences with friends and family, and you encourage them to join the adventure of a life time Volunteering in India. 

    Where do we work?

    Presently we are working in the main local city area Jaipur and in its surroundings. Jaipur is the capital city of Desert state called Rajasthan. It’s is also know as Pink City. The city has maintained its traditions, culture and heritage for nearly three centuries of its existence. Neither very low temperature during cold winter months nor the scorching heat in the hottest summer months. Jaipur comes in the part of Northern India. Around 4.5 million people reside in Jaipur.

    Who are we looking for?

    The volunteers can be from all over the world. There is no any age limit to join the volunteer program. Participants main characteristic is the willingness to help. Our volunteers give their time and money to conserve and protect the environment, uplift and build positive communities, teach children, and promote health, education, and ecological awareness in India.

    Why do I have to pay for my volunteering experience?

    We do not have any financial support or funding of any kind, so volunteers have to fund their projects themselves. The money volunteers pay, allow us to provide them with all the support and services. Volunteers will work in places where they are really needed. Also our partners are non-profits organizations doing meaningful, much-needed work in their local communities in India; in addition, the amount of volunteer fees are used as a donation to these organizations to keep the projects running. The donations are used for the facilities which the communities need. The donations go to help schools that are in needed, and to other materials that the community requires, like computers, study materials, clothe, play materials, and food. The community people and staff are also supported by this donation.

    Is it safe?

    India is a very safe country. Indians are very friendly with foreigners, and treat them with respect. Many people will greet you throughout India with the phrase "Namaste" (hello); the most commonly spoken local language is Hindi.

    Do I need a visa?

    India has its own visa policies, and these policies vary according to the nationality of the visitor. For most countries you can get a tourist visa with little or no problem. You can apply with Tourist Visa and join our programs. There is a On Arrival Visa Facility also available at the Airports in India which you can get it for 30 days. We recommend checking online, or contact with the nearest Indian consulate for more information.

    78 reviews · rating4.6

    Kamila rating5

    2024 at Medical Volunteer in Clinic

    I had the best time during this volunteer program, i learnt a lot regarding to medicine and Indian coulture. I had a chance to assist the staff by operating medical devices, measuring blood pressure and make injections. Everybody was very friendly and I felt comfortable working in a small team in ...
    Ina Haupt rating5

    2024 at Medical Volunteer in Clinic

    My volunteer program lasted 4 weeks in Jaipur, India. I spent 2 weeks in the women's support program and 2 weeks in the hospital. Both were very enriching experiences for me. The girls and women were incredibly open-minded and inquisitive. They were interested in and implemented everything that ...
    Leonie rating4.6

    2024 at Medical Volunteer in Clinic

    In general I really enjoyed and learned a lot from the program. In advance I only expected that we could do a little more ourselves. I graduated in the medical field and will work in the ambulance. I had hoped to be more involved in medical procedures. Because the healthcare system here is very ...
    Sam rating4.6

    2024 at Medical Volunteer in Clinic

    I had an amazing time in Jaipur doing the medical program. Although I couldn’t do much in the clinic, I learned a lot about the differences in healthcare between India and the Netherlands. Dr. Paiker was very friendly en did everything he could to explain what was going on and answer my questions. ..
    Anju Arora rating4.4

    2024 at Medical Volunteer in Clinic

    My daughter and I spent 2 weeks in Jaipur volunteering with the Mobile Medical Van. The staff was very friendly and the organization is doing commendable work in providing counseling on various health issues and primary health care to children living in underdeveloped areas . We also got a chance to ...
    Christina Wolf rating1.8

    2024 at Medical Volunteer in Clinic

    Das volunteering war geplant als Assisstenz in einer mobilen Ambulanz. Leider war das ganze Projekt schlecht gemanaged. Lediglich der Einsatzleiter ( oder was immer er tat) sprach recht gut englisch. Die Männer, ein Begleiter u ein Fahrer mit denen ich jeden Tag zu tun hatte, konnten mir kaum was ...

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