Cape Town Medical and Clinic Assistance
MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT WITH HEALTH CARE IN THESE RURAL AREAS
In rural communities there is an immense lack of medical facilities, staff and resources. Volunteers can make a profound difference in the lives of people living in the surrounding communities of Cape Town. Both medically trained and not trained may participate with this project. The mornings are spent helping in the medical facilities and the afternoons are spent assisting in the local community. (Full days at the clinics are also possible.)
As a volunteer it is possible to:
- Assist clinic supervisors with the patients, especially the sick children;
- Assist in administering HIV test (if medically qualified), pregnancy test, baby weighing, checking of vitals, as well as sit in on consultations if agreeable by the doctor and the patient.
- Assist in the clinic pharmacy with sorting and labelling medications; and
- Administration work in the clinic.
In the afternoons, it is possible to:
Build and paint schools;
Assist teachers with afterschool care;
Assist with sports afterschool; and
Help with community programmes at a library.
Programme details
Project Details
- Length : 2 - 12 weeks
- Location : Project is in Cape Town, South Africa
- Orientation : Provided in country by locally based staff
- Accommodation : a fully furnished house in the seaside town of Fish Hoek, with a cook and cleaner.
- Working hours : Monday to Friday. 8 am - 4:30 pm
- Availability : Sunday arrival. Please check for monthly arrival dates and availability.
Requirements
English speaker.
Costs
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | US$ 1775 |
| 4 weeks | US$ 2710 |
| 6 weeks | US$ 3445 |
| 8 weeks | US$ 4175 |
| 12 weeks | US$ 5525 |
Please note, due to fluctuations in the exchange rate, prices are given in US$.
What is included in the cost of the programme
- Personalised Volunteer placement in South Africa, based on your skills and interests, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organisation.
- Orientation.
- A comfortable, safe place to live in Cape Town. This is a fully furnished house in the seaside town of Fish Hoek, with a cook and cleaner.
- Three meals each day.
- Transportation from the airport Cape Town International Airport to your accommodation
- An experienced U.S. based Programme Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in South Africa.
- In-country basic language assistance.
- Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
- Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance.
- Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
- Country-based airport transportation.
- A free phone 24-hour emergency hotline.
What is not included in the cost of the programme
- Flights.
- Visa Costs.
- Local transportation
- Personal spending money.
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