Malta, Island Clinics
Learn about the Maltese health care system while assisting in various areas, based on your knowledge and experience. Be a part of the facilitation and running of daily programmes for patients. You will travel around the island at various clinics.
Located in the Mediterranean Sea, just south of Sicily, Malta basically consists of three islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino. Their total population is about 366,000.
The distance between Malta and the nearest point in Sicily is 58 miles. The distance from the nearest point on the North African mainland (Tunisia) is 180 miles. Gibralter is 1,134 miles to the west and Alexandria is 938 miles to the east.
Malta's history as the "hospital of the Mediterranean" dates back to the Knights and the "Sacra Infermeria." This tradition of quality health care continues through to the modern day with the level of service provided being equivalent to other European countries.
Health service in Malta includes specialised treatment like immunisation, dental services, speech therapy, and Paediatric clinics. Besides these specialised services, paramedic services like nursing, physiotherapy, radiography, and optometry are also offered by the health care units in Malta. Overall health development on Malta includes preventive medicinal checks in the form of immunisation, baby clinics, glaucoma screening and weight check clinics.
The government of Malta offers free healthcare to all of its citizens. The biggest government expenditures are health and education. Almost 4 years ago, the government inagurated Mater Dei Hospital in Malta. This is a state of the art hospital that cost Malta €250 million. You can read more about Mater Dei Hospital here.
Programme details
Project details
- Length : 2 - 3 months
- Location : Malta.
- Orientation : Included upon arrival
- Accommodation : Included in a triple, shared room with self catering facilities. Breakfast daily is included. You have a kitchen to cook lunch and dinner. You should budget around €5 (about $7 US) per day to buy food from the local supermarkets. Your residence is very close to some supermarkets in the area.
- Working Hours : This varies, but you should be prepared to volunteer 30 to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Availability : Year round
Requirements
- 18 - 30 years
- Good health
Costs
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2 months | US$ 2185 |
| 3 months | US$ 2585 |
Please note, due to fluctuations in the exchange rate, prices are given in US$.
Volunteer Activities May Include:
- Provide care to all members of the community
- Assist doctors and nurses
- Assist in the care to those unable to come to larger hospitals
What is included in the cost of the programme
- Personalised Volunteer Placement in Malta, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organisation.
- A comfortable, safe place to live in Malta, the basic amenities, Breakfast each day, accommodation in a residence equipped with self catering facilities in a 3-bedded room.
- Welcome pack (including a Vodafone Malta Sim Card)
- A U.S. based Programme Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Malta.
- In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes.
- 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 with pickup on arrival and return at the end of your programme.
- A free phone 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
What is not included in the cost of the programme
- Flights.
- Visa Costs.
- Personal spending money.
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