Health Project in Tanzania

  Tanzania

• Other Cities in Tanzania: 
Arusha,  Dar Es Salaam

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: All Year Round

Description: Tanzania is a country with a majority of citizens living below the poverty level without access to the basic necessities of life. Primary healthcare is one area which is tragically lacking among the widely-impoverished Tanzania. People die every day due to many villages simply not having doctors or basic health care facilities such as clinics or hospitals.

Any volunteer interested in joining this health project must possess health care certification, such as an ID as a medical student, EMT or paramedic certification, or nursing or physician's credentials. Volunteers without medical credentials are not allowed to work in this program due to the potential risk. Volunteers may also assist doctors and media.

Highlights: Volunteers in Tanzania 's health project assist local doctors and medical staffs in the treatment of patients. Also, volunteers may participate in hospital programs such as record-keeping, sanitation, nutrition, or treatment of minor injuries. Interested volunteers must have certification or proof of experience in a medical field, such as a medical student ID, EMT or paramedic certification, or nursing or physician's credentials. Due to the health risks involved, volunteers who are not properly trained in health care cannot work in this project.

Qualifications: You must be a doctor or nurse.

Cost in US$: Starts from 899 USD

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 or above

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Tanzania Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Global Crossroad's Mission Statement: Global Crossroad offers many remarkable and challenging volunteer, internship, mini-adventure and cultural immersion programs to volunteers in fascinating countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Cambodia, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Peru. Our meaningful and unique programs engages our volunteers in projects that will uplift lives of poor children and women as well as allowing them plenty of opportunities to enjoy the historical, cultural and natural wonders of the host country.

Year Founded: 2002