TANZANIA MDM VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS.
Discover MDM Medical volunteer and the elective programme is a popular Tanzania volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Tanzania volunteer projects, including medical volunteer and elective programme. MDM Volunteer program in Tanzania based in Dar es salaam and surrounding rural communities. With affordable Program Fees and top-rated volunteer projects, MDM is the best volunteer organization in Tanzania.
Highlights:
· MDM Volunteer program is available year-round
· Program Fees from £280 for one week
· Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation and 24/7 in-country support
· Incredible add-ons available, including safari, Mount Kilimanjaro Zanzibar and Maasai village tours
Medical volunteer and elective programme
Working alongside local medical professionals, you will gain invaluable experience that allows you to see first-hand the health care system in a developing country. Whether you are carrying out your medical elective, interested in medicine or are a qualified staff member, our diverse and unique medical experiences will see you confronting different illnesses and treatments. Discovering new techniques and methods Observe how teams work together in often resource-stretched settings.
Our medical experience programme encompass many vital areas, with most projects in large hospitals. Here you can gain exposure in several departments or focus your placement within your chosen field.
Elective Placements
We host university students on their elective placements every year. Over the last few years, we have built strong relationships with many universities around the United Kingdom and abroad, with many now actively recommending us to their students.
We are able to complete any paperwork required from your university and can ensure that your course requirements are met in terms of minimum hours, placement setting and more.
Travel & Volunteer Experiences
Offering the best of both worlds, our travel and volunteer trips combine rewarding volunteering projects with an exciting adventure. Travel around your chosen country as a group as you explore and discover on our action-packed journeys. Take in the fantastic landscapes, get involved in exciting activities, meet friendly locals and volunteer on worthwhile programme to help make a difference - what more could you want?
Our travel and volunteer experiences offer you the best of both worlds, with a mixture of travelling and volunteering. You'll be able to explore a new and exciting destination as a group, where you will get to visit some of the famous and best sights as well as the not-so-known local treasures.
Volunteer to make a difference on one of our carefully selected projects to fully immerse yourself within the community and culture while making a positive impact in the area.
The structured itinerary will allow you to make the most of your trip. We have maximized the time to provide you with something different and exciting every day while keeping transit times to a minimum.
You will travel by private mini-bus in a small group where you will get to make lasting friendships and memories. Our local coordinator will accompany you throughout your stay, so you can learn about the local culture and history and enjoy your time even more.
Our structured and safe experience programme are ideal for first-time and solo travelers. Our pre-departure buddy lists and dedicated Facebook groups allow you to talk with everyone going at the same time.
· Explore a new and exciting destination as a group
· Structured itinerary allows you to make the most of your time abroad
· Travel with a group of like-minded people.
· Accompanied by our local coordinator
· Gain vital experience and new skills for your CV.
· Comprehensive pre-departure support and assistance with all aspects of your trip.
Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the time of joining the project. Medical volunteers are required to provide a CV, Passport Copy, and other documents and credentials pertaining to their qualifications before joining the program.
Pre-Med, Medical, Nursing students, CNAs, midwifery and dental students can join the program.
Volunteer Roles
The primary task would be to shadow the professionals and assist them whenever needed depending on their skills,
· The maternity ward
· The eye clinic
· Dental department
· Women, children and men wards for general health issues
· Theatre for surgeries
· Physiotherapy (3 physiotherapists work here)
· First Aid department
· Laboratory and research
· Ultrasound facilities
Airport Transfer
It is very important that we know about your travel arrangements so the coordinators can be ready for you to arrive. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the coordinator, who will show you around and take you to your accommodation.
Daily Transport
The coordinator will take you to your project and pick you up
Orientation
The local coordinator gives all volunteers an orientation about their project and location.
Accommodation
Accommodation offered can be basic.
Meals
Meals are based on local ingredients and will include meat, chicken, seafood and vegetarian dishes, as well as the favorite 'chips' (fries) and pancakes. Breakfast will generally consist of tea and coffee, toast, jam and peanut butter with some fruit, while lunches and dinners are cooked meals which you can ate
