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This programme allows volunteers to get involved in all aspects of medical care in community hospitals in underprivileged rural villages of Malawi. The project is located on the Southern shores of Lake Malawi at Monkey Bay. It is a small lake port with a sheltered harbour and the community hospital located there provides medical provision and aid to the surrounding community at the southern end of the lake.
This programme provides a great opportunity to really make a difference in one of the poorest countries in the world, where the average family income is less than 30 pence a day.
Voluntary Work
Free healthcare provision is provided by the Malawi government. Help is needed in a wide range of duties not only at the main community hospital, but also out in the field accompanying the mobile medical team on visits to rural villages and community clinics.
Volunteer duties include:
- Assisting on a TB programme - screening cases, administering medication, follow-ups and checks
- Working in children clinics for the under 5s – screening and weighing children, immunisation, monitoring growth and health checks
- Food and nutrition programme – screening, health education and administering food supplements
- Assisting with the Water and Sanitation programme
- AIDS/HIV awareness programmes
This programme is ideal for volunteers that have medical backgrounds or may be considering a career in medicine. However, help is much needed also from those without medical experience.
Location
Located directly on the shores of the beautiful palm fringed beaches of Lake Malawi in a small harbour town called Monkey Bay.
Accommodation and Meals
Volunteers share a comfortable house, situated right on the beach of Lake Malawi with a large green garden. It is within walking/cycling distance to the community clinics and a short drive from the community hospital.
Volunteers will receive three meals a day. Breakfast and dinner is provided at the volunteer house and lunch will consist of a packed lunch which you can take with you to the hospital, or you may return to the house.
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Programme Overview
Durations & Prices:
2008: 4 weeks £949, 8 weeks £1449, 12 weeks £1949
2009: 4 weeks £999, 8 weeks £1649, 12 weeks £2249
How to book & pay:
Secure booking with £195. Balance then due 12 weeks before departure
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What is included?
Project donation
Transfer from Airport
Orientation on arrival
All accommodation
3 meals a day
Project support
24hr emergency support number
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What is not included?
Flights
Personal travel insurance
All items of a personal nature
Email/internet and telephone calls
Soft drinks, beer, wines & spirits
Visas
Any excursions not on itinerary |
Summary:
Really make a difference in one of the poorest countries in the world. Volunteers to get involved in all aspects of medical care in community hospitals in underprivileged rural villages of Malawi.
Other voluntary work in Malawi
Programme dates:
Closest Monday to the beginning of month and third Monday of month. |
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