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Health and medical volunteering program
ORGANIZATION: Kenosis Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Healthcare volunteers in India can work in either local hospitals or slum clinics, shadowing well-respected physicians who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise.
While hospitals are under-resourced and equipment is basic, these institutions are bound by government regulations and cannot allow international volunteers to perform tasks independently. Your primary role is to observe local professionals and learn about the treatment of prevalent diseases in India, and as a result this is better suited to volunteers with less experience. Volunteers generally assist with routine jobs, such as taking the height, weight and blood pressure measurements. During routine check-ups, volunteers can provide advice around nutrition, general health and sanitation.
Volunteers on the slum clinic placement will have the opportunity to perform more hands-on tasks such as treating minor injuries as well as cleaning and bandaging wounds. This can be a busy but rewarding placement, and it’s better suited to qualified professionals or experienced students.
More experienced volunteers may request to work in their area of expertise or training; however, it is important to note that volunteers are only able to perform tasks relevant to their skills and qualifications.
Long-term volunteers (three months or longer) will have more scope to assist with hands-on tasks and fully qualified doctors can occasionally assist with surgical procedures, subject to their qualifications and experience.
Volunteers must present their practicing license/certificate or proof of medical study to our local staff upon your arrival in Delhi/Bangalore. This can be a letter from your professor or a copy of your academic transcript.
Program Highlights:
- Volunteer in a dental clinic popular with tourists
- Shadow a local dentist in a small but well established practice
- Suitable for dental students wanting to see a range of dental procedures in action
- Additional $50 per week surcharge for extra supervision and materials
- Minimum duration of 2 weeks
- Volunteer for up to 5 hours per day between Monday to Friday, and weekends are free
- Based in the tropical south Indian city of Kochi, Nepal, Bangalore rated in Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities to visit in 2020
- Program fees include airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, a daily breakfast and 24/7 in-country support
- Accommodation in a modern volunteer house
- Between 10 and 15 volunteers start in Kerala each month
Contact us for additional information about your airport pick up, drop off, food, accommodation, water, medical emergency supports, what to pack, local project travel and more.
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About Kenosis Foundation
Location:
# 18/1, K- 4th Street, A, Margam Road, Karnataka State,India, Bangalore, Karnataka 560025, IN
Mission Statement
Our mission is to encourage young people to volunteer for worthwhile work in developing countries. We expect that doing this kind of voluntary work will in time become the norm. As more and more people join us, we aim to create a multi-national community with a passion to serve, to learn, to understand, to teach, to inspire, and to be inspired.
Description
Kenosis Foundation (KF) is a not-for-profit voluntary organization, registered (Reg # 166/2013-2014) on 29th June 2013, under Sec.7 of the Indian Trusts Act 1882. We focus on rural areas and support women and the children of widows, single moms, abuse victims, victims of physical harassment, and disadvantaged, underprivileged and the economically weaker sections of society. Our head office is located in the city of Bangalore, Karnataka State, India.
We identify poorest of the poor rural villages and work for causes ranging from child welfare, health and education, economic empowerment for women, creating employment opportunities for dropout and underprivileged youths, health and hygiene in communities and schools, After School Programs, Women Self Help Groups (SHG’s), Teach English and Computer, Bio-organiz forming, Animal healthcare, Solidwaste management, building and renovation of beneficiaries homes and schools, youth vocational skill training, organize campaign and training, summer and health camps, life skills education in rural villages and schools, Renovation of beneficiaries house and construction of toilet, women's empowerment and empowering women to start self business and income generating (IGP) activities. Kenosis is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty in rural India.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
# 102/11, Shri. SR. Apartment,GF,2nd Main, 6th CroBangaloreBangalore, Karnataka 560068India
DATE POSTED
March 26, 2020
SKILLS
- Child Care
- Pediatrics
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Nursing
- Physician Assistant
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible days and timing available
- Qualification in healthcare, health education, Sensitivity to differences in health & personal care