Pre Medical Internshp in Nepal

Organisation Details

Organisation Name: 
Volnepal
Organisation Type: 
Volunteering
Organisation Type: 
Social Action
Organisation Type: 
International Development
Organisation Type: 
Fundraising
Organisation Type: 
Research
Organisation Type: 
Other
Organisation Mission: 
Volunteer Nepal National Group (Volnepal) which is a non-profit organization in Nepal. Volnepal was founded in 2000 and registered with the Chief District Administration Office and the Social Welfare Council, in Kathmandu in 2004. We were created to implement new initiatives and platforms that could better answer the need for communication between volunteers and community groups with NGOs operating both locally and internationally. Volnepal Vision: Our vision is to help create and promote a healthy community, with a restorable, sustainable environment for future generations. Volnepal Mission: Our mission is to organize grassroots nonprofits and NGO's from diverse sectors and to coordinate these organizations' efforts to eliminate poverty through the implementation of ideas, funds and volunteers.
Organisation Website: 
http://www.volnepal.org

Opportunity Details

Start Date: 
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Location: 
Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bharatpur Nepal
Duration: 
Minimum 4 week to 5 months
Type of Opportunity: 
Arts/Performance
Type of Opportunity: 
Children
Type of Opportunity: 
Environment
Type of Opportunity: 
Fundraising/Skilled
Type of Opportunity: 
International Development
Type of Opportunity: 
Office Work
Activities and Responsibilities: 
Medical placements are available for practicing professionals, medical students, nursing students, and pre-meds. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of Nepalese people, especially women and children, suffer unnecessarily due to a lack of basic medical care. Working at a hospital or clinic is an opportunity to provide a much needed service and learn firsthand about basic healthcare in an underdeveloped country. If you have an interest or experience in a particular field, contact us and we will work to create a program tailored to you. Medical Internship or Volunteer Pre-Medical and Medical internship will be arranged in Government Hospitals as well as Private Clinics around Kathmandu & Chitwan
Benefits to Participants: 
Able to get new experience, cultural exchange, share experience and travel.
Required Skills and Training: 
Volunteer training will vary according to the volunteer's position. There is no experience required to be a volunteer. All volunteers must attend an orientation with the Volunteer Coordinator. After the orientation, the Volunteer Coordinator will make an evaluation to determine how best to utilize a volunteer's time and skills. Virtual volunteers will receive written instruction from their respective supervisor regarding their duties. Volunteers are encouraged to explore multiple areas of Volnepal's volunteer opportunities as their time and experience allow.
Additional Information: 
Volnepal Projects provide a great opportunity to visit Nepal and help Nepalese communities while gaining knowledge and cultural experience that cannot be done elsewhere. We run different volunteer programs in Nepal. We currently offer year round volunteer programs in the areas of teaching English in schools, orphanages, MedicalInternships, Women, Research and Outreach. We are also able to conduct Short term training, conferences, workshops, and Community Development Programs. You can find information of our programs at: Teaching: http://www.volnepal.np.org/teaching_schools.php Orphanage: http://www.volnepal.np.org/teaching_orphanage.php Women: http://www.volnepal.np.org/womencenter.php Medical: http://www.volnepal.np.org/vol_hospital.php Research: http://www.volnepal.np.org/conservation.php Outreach: http://www.volnepal.np.org/outreach.php Office: http://www.volnepal.np.org/vol_seek.php

Contact Info

Contact Person: 
Anish Neupane
Contact Email: 
info@volnepal.org
Contact Phone: 
+97715090524
 
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