Will research on all of these opportunities later as this is one of my main reasons to be a nurse, to go abroad or go to disadvantaged communities to help people.
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Medical/Community Health Teams
- Medical Ministry International Interdenominational,30 countries served. *
- Himalayan-Healthcare Treking to remote villages in Nepal..for the physically fit!
- Remote Area Medical 50,000 patients treated since 1991.
- Vida
Medical volunteers travel in teams to care for children who can not or
will not be adopted, 10-14 day commitment, Guatemala, Columbia. - National Association of Congregational Christian Churches Honduras, Spanish recommended. *
- Global Outreach 7-14 day trips, Belize, Hati, Honduras, India and more. *
- Medical Ambassadors International Many countries served, 14 day trips or longer. *
- M.E.D.I.C.O. In seven years, 48 trips to Mexico and Honduras treating over 51,000 patients.
- Esperanca Brazil, Bolivia and Peru, Ships and land-based. Esperanca means "hope" in Portugese.*
- Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Clinics,teaching. *
- Catholic Medical Mission Board Minimum 7 to 28 days.
- Direct Relief International
Direct Relief International provides medical material aid including
medicines, medical supplies and equipment to strengthen in-country
health efforts around the world to improve the quality of life for the
most impoverished people. - FAVA/CA ,Florida Association of Voluntary Agencies for Caribbean Action
"Short-term technical assistance and training in health, agriculture,
social services, education and more by professionals in Florida at the
request of partner organizations in the Caribbean and Central America." - Global Volunteers
Choose a volunteer vacation abroad or serve on USA volunteer programs.
Live and work with local people on life-affirming community development
projects for one to three weeks. Extended stay options up to 40 weeks. - NGOabroad
Custom-Fit International Service, clearinghouse, consultation and
referral service that custom fits your skills, interests and goals to
international humanitarian needs. Check out their web site for
testimonials from individuals who have subscribed to this unique
service. - The Flying Hospital
Past trips to El Salvador, Panama, Ukraine, Kazakstan, Ecuador, Brazil,
Bolivia, and India. The Flying Hospital is the largest fully-equipped,
self-contained airborne hospital ever built...is a wide-body,
three-engine Lockheed L-1011-50 which features: a three station
surgical suite; a 12 bed pre/postoperative area; an ENT (ear, nose,
throat)/dental suite; a pharmacy, and a classroom seating section for
67 medical professionals. Provides free medical surgical care in
developing nations. - Feed the Children 10-14 day committtment, volunteer covers all costs. Central America, approx. $1100 from USA, Africa, $2600.
- Adventist Development and Relief Agency minimum, 3 weeks, serve in many countries.
- Bridges to Community Teams travel to Nicarauga and Kenya. 1-2 week trips, Volunteers pay $1200 and up.
* Asterisk indicates a volunteer " Faith-affiliation" is required by the organization.
Long Term Medical/Community Health Teams
- NGOabroad
Custom-Fit International Service, clearinghouse, consultation and
referral service that custom fits your skills, interests and goals to
international humanitarian needs.Check out their web site for
testimonials from individuals who have subscribed to this unique
service. - American Friends Service Committ Quaker Information Center Extensive list of opportunities.
- American Jewish World Service Development and disaster relief.Program pays for transportation,splits other cost with volunteer. *
- Project Hope Development projects in 25 nations. Uzbekistan, Bosnia/Croatia, Poland. Most nursing positions require a Masters.
- International Medical Corp
Working in the Balkans since 1993, training local doctors and nurses.
Volunteers receive room and board,workers compensation and repatriation
insurance. - Medical Ambassadors International Many countries served, two weeks trips or longer. *
- American Leprosy Missions
600,000 new cases of leprosy diagnosed each year, 2-3 million people in
the world are disabled although Leprosy is curable with multi-drug
therapy! * - World Mission Prayer League Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Mongolia and Kenya. *
- Baptist MidMissions Bangladesh,Central African Republic,Chad,Cote d'Ivoire,Ghana, Hati. *
- Concern/America
Volunteers must commit to at least a year. Countries served,
Mozambique, Central and South America. Organization pays for room,
board, transportation, health insurance and a small monthly stipend and
repatriation allowance of $50/month. - Peace Corp
- National Association of Congregational Christian Churches Honduras, Spanish is recommended. *
- Medical Ministry International 30 countries served, interdenominational. *
- Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Positions in Cote d'Ivoire and Brazil. *
- World Concern International Christian group specializing in relief, rehab and education, developing nations. 2-3 year commitment.
- United Nation Volunteers
Must have at least two years expeience in Nursing, 6 month-two year
commitment. UNV pays all travel, modest stipend, health insurance,
repatriation allowance. - Health Volunteers Overseas"...By teaching rather than service, HVO aims to create an indigenous group of trained health workers who can teach others."
- World Harvest Mission Uganda,summer missions last 6-8 weeks, long term 2-4 years. * *
- Seva Foundation "We promote solutions to problems that come from within individuals and communities."
- Doctors Without Borders Medecins San Frontiers The world's largest independent international voluntary emergency relief service;program pays all expenses.
- International Medical Corp
Established in 1984 by American physicians and nurses, provides
emergency medical services, humanitarian assistance and healthcare
training. - Map International"Health and Hope for a Hurting World",coordinates with Red Cross/Red Crescent.
- Medical Benevolence Foundation resbyterian organization serving South America, Africa and Asia.
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Disaster Teams
"... currently assisting the drought-stricken people of Somalia and
Kenya, the residents of war-torn Darfur; earthquake survivors in
Pakistan; families displaces by conflict in Sri Lanka; and the
survivors of the 2004 tsunami in Thailand, Sri Lanka and Somalia".
"...volunteers give our work an added dimension—a dose of people power
that reaches out and touches a hurting world and tells them that it’s
going to be all right because Heart to Heart is there to help. You can
make a difference in someone’s life. Start today. Find a place of
service."
raise public awareness and offer opportunities for involvement, Mission
Without Borders maintains offices in the following countries:
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Holland, New Zealand, Norway,
South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Los Angeles-based international relief agency providing on-the-ground
aid by sending vital life-saving supplies and cash grants to assist
communities in rebuilding. Partnering with grassroots organizations,
they specializes in reaching vulnerable populations who are in the
greatest need, yet who are often ignored by governments and larger aid
organizations.
Education/Cultural Exchanges
- Cross Cultural Solutions
"Cultural immersion" focused on health care, education and social
develpment. Three week opportunities in Africa,India and
Peru,$1850-$1950 to participate,not including airfare. - Food for The Hungry
"How do you feed a hungry world? One person at a time, one family at a
time, one community at a time." A Christian relief and development
organization dedicated to meeting physical and spiritual needs around
the world. An example of their nursing opportunity: Cambodia Community
Health Coordinator,responsible for developing and implementing the
health component within FH/Cambodia's CSP Program, requires a degree in
public health, nursing, nutrition, or related field. - Global Volunteeers
Colin Salisbury founded the Global Volunteer Network (GVN) in December
2000 after spending time volunteering in Ghana, West Africa, and
noticing the tremendous difference volunteers could make in helping
local organizations achieve their goals in the communities. They work
with local partner organizations in over 19 countries worldwide,
largely in Africa, Asia, and Central/South America, to connect
volunteers with communities in need. Last year, GVN placed over 2000
volunteers worldwide, and is hoping to increase this to 2500 volunteers
in 2006. - NGOabroad
Custom-Fit International Service, clearinghouse, consultation and
referral service that custom fits your skills, interests and goals to
international humanitarian needs.Check out their web site for
testimonials from individuals who have subscribed to this unique
service. - Life Wind
Life Wind is the new name of Medical Ambassadors International, for
over 25 years a leader in integrating evangelism, discipleship, and
community health and development. They are involved in greater than 70
projects that involve teaching people how to prevent common diseases
through health education, clean water, agriculture and proper
sanitation. - Peace Work
Typically involve the construction of houses, schools, orphanages, and
clinics, or work on agricultural, educational, and health care
projects; assist indigenous relief agencies with existing development
projects; Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, El
Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Russia, the Ukraine, the U.S. and
Vietnam. Vary in length from 1 to 4 weeks ...interesting site! - Go Abroad Offers jobs, volunteer opportunities, language schools, adventure travel and great links!
- Operation Crossroads Africa
"...looking for volunteers who are interested in Africa and Diaspora
with good communications skills...a desire to establish meaningful
contact with people of other cultures; and a willingness to respect
different lifestyles, beliefs, and values." $3500 to participate, 6-8
week experience. - Visions in Action
Visions in Action is an international nonprofit organization committed
to achieving social and economic justice in the developing world
through the participation of communities of self-reliant, grassroots
volunteers. Their organization offers tips and support to assist with
fundraising. - Transitions Abroad A wonderful magazine providing information on study abroad, internships, senior travel language schools and adventure travel.
- Amizade This
organization encourages intercultural exploration and understanding
through community-driven volunteer programs and service-learning
programs. They offer a rewarding combination of exploration, service
and understanding in communities around the world. Service-Learning
Programs offer undergraduate and graduate credit to students interested
in challenging academic and service experiences.
Many
of the following non-profit organizations offer volunteer experiences
that promote cross-cultural sharing and understanding within the
context of community. Volunteers often work in small teams,living and
working with hosts of the country. Projects may include a clinical and
community health component.
As a Registered nurse, for example, you
might prepare community health education presentations to secondary
school students on reproductive health, STD's and HIV/AIDS.
These trips can be expensive;volunteers usually pay all expenses, including air and living expenses in addition to a fee
for participation. Nevertheless, the sites are interesting and may just
be what you are looking for. Additionally, these sites usually offer
links to other site you may find useful.
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