Regional Hospital of Abomey in Benin

  Benin

Cotonou

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Flexible, year round

Description: Get to know this fascinating West African country while gaining experience in your field and providing a valuable service to the community. The large public hospital serves the city of Abomey. There are many departments for volunteers to work in including physical therapy, emergency, maternity, pediatrics, general medicine, and surgery. Since the hospital is public, it serves many patients each day who come from near and far to receive medical attention.

Volunteers will be working closely with hospital staff to help with routine check-ups, special procedures, administrative duties, taking care of long-term patients. Volunteers are able to help in any area of the hospital they find most interesting.

Qualifications: Volunteers must have some experience or study in the health field. An intermediate level of French is required. French lessons are available prior to the volunteer project for an additional fee.

Cost in US$: Costs start at $1,490 for a two week program

Experience Required: yes

Education and/or experience in the health care field is required.

Typical Volunteer: CCI volunteers are flexible, caring travelers who want to have a positive impact on the communities and people they visit.

Age Range: 18 and over

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Benin Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Center for Cultural Interchange's Mission Statement: Founded in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Based in Chicago, Illinois, CCI organizes cultural exchange programs for participants of all ages, including high school abroad, independent homestay, internship, language study, eco-tours and volunteer programs in over thirty countries around the world.

Year Founded: 1985