Medical and Health
Want to gain international Medical volunteer experience while improving healthcare outcomes in communities in Tanzania? Tanzania Projects offers affordable Medical volunteer opportunities for pre-meds, nurses, medical students and qualified professionals.
Tanzania Projects is the number one choice for Medical student volunteer opportunities for students and healthcare professionals at every stage and skill level.
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Suitable for pre-meds, medical students, nursing students and professionals
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Specialize in your field of interest, supported by qualified medics
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Help provide healthcare to people who may not otherwise have access
About the project
Age requirement: 16 years +
Number of volunteers: Solo individuals, Groups & Families are welcome.
Duration: From 4 weeks to 12 months.
Start date: No specific start date, start at any time during the year.
Fees:
$150 registration fee
$220 per week
Includes accommodation
Placement preparation
Airport pick up + drop off
Free 1 hour Swahili Language class with an experienced professional instructor
This project will focus on supporting the children reach their full potential as early as possible.
This is a vital community service these children's centres provide where local children can feel hopeful about
their future, learn and grow.
Medical Elective programs for nurses, dentists & doctors
We are proud to offer an extensive range of Medical Elective programs for students, nurses, dentists and other medical professionals who want to serve abroad and gain first-hand insight into healthcare systems around the world.
Tanzania Projects Medical Elective programs give you the opportunity to exchange knowledge and cross-cultural learnings with local healthcare professionals and other international medical volunteers.
Based on your existing qualifications, international medical volunteers can be placed in a range of healthcare settings; including clinics, hospitals, or assisted living homes.
Contributes to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-Being
Good mental and physical health is key to sustainable development and building healthy and happy communities. Now more than ever, we must increase access to free healthcare and health education across the globe to achieve an acceptable standard of living and wellbeing for all.
Volunteer requirements
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Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or friend who is over 18 to participate in this program
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Volunteers aged 16-18 are required to provide TP with parental consent in order to participate on the program independently, and may be asked to provide additional documentation to the local team
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All volunteers are required to provide a criminal background check to TP prior to departure, or if aged under 18 need to provide two character reference letters instead
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All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance
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All volunteers must speak fluent English.
Your Stay
We provide safe, clean and comfortable accommodation, comfortable bedding, excellent breakfast and dinner and housekeeping. This will be a quiet and friendly neighbourhood only 15 minutes from the main hustle and bustle of town. You will have 24 hour gated security, a domestic/cook (who will happily do your laundry for a small fee) and a coordinator who will ensure you settle in quickly and comfortably into your new town. This is a shared home where you will be staying with other volunteers and guests from across the world, so you will never be on your own in your new environment. The house is impeccably clean, well kept, modern and spacious.
How will you get around?
For your placement, you will travel like a local and walk or take public transport. You will need to set a small budget aside for this (around $1 per day by local minibuses, 4 to 5 days per week). It is important you are prepared and comfortable to travel around town, this is a demanding role that requires dedication.
Important VISA & Permit Information
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You will be required to pay for a VISA to enter the country at the airport. This is a quick and simple process at arrivals in the airport.
