VOLUNTEER ABROAD IN MEDICAL OUTPOSTS AND HEALTH CENTERS IN REMOTE AREAS OF CAMBODIA.


The medical volunteer projects located in Samraong (oddar Meanchey province), Cambodia.  Volunteers can help in the local hospital.  Starting with accompanying a doctor on rounds in the morning and assisting in various tasks based on your level of experience. Afternoons focus on work within the hospital, including painting, cleaning, etc. . For participants with a professional medical training, it will be possible to assist local medical staff in the Health centers or to organize first aid refreshers training for villagers.

As an introduction to Cambodia, activities will be built into the weeks of volunteering to offer a dynamic program.




Volunteer activities may include:

  • Accompanying doctors with daily rounds,
  • Helping with the upkeep of the hospital,
  • Assisting local medical staff in the health centers (for those with medical training),
  • Assist local medical staff to organize first aid refresher training for villagers (for those with medical knowledge).


What you get for your program fee:

  • Personalized Volunteer Placement with our Partner in Cambodia, based on your skills and interests, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
  • Orientation and introduction in Samraong, accommodation and meals included.
  • A comfortable, safe place to live in Cambodia, the basic amenities, all of your meals, and transportation from the airport to your placements and programs.
  • An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Cambodia.
  • 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, applicable to GeoVisions' participants worldwide.
  • Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
  • Country-based airport transportation.
  • A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.

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FACT FILE

Minimum Length 4 weeks 
Maximum Length 6 months 
Add on Blocks of Time  
Age 18+  Health Reasonably Good 
For Minimum Length $ 1510 
For Maximum Length $ 5510 
Additional Fee Information The cost for 6 weeks is $1915, for 8 weeks is $2,345 the cost for 10 weeks is $2,725, the cost for 12 weeks is $3,155, the cost for 16 weeks is $3,890 and the cost for 20 weeks is $4,650. 
Language Training Brief during the orientation week.  Airport Transfers INCLUDED pick up at Siem Reap airport. 
Orientation INCLUDED  Flights Not Included 
Insurance INCLUDED  Visa Costs Not Included 
Local Transportation INCLUDED to and from the project.  Other  
Room INCLUDED 
Meals INCLUDED 
Locations Accommodations are located in Samraong in Oddar Meanchey province in Northern Cambodia. 
Working Hours Monday - Friday 
Language Requirements  
Additional Information  
Arrival Dates Arrival dates are the Sat/Sun before the following dates: 2010: Feb. 1 March 1, 29 April 26 May 24 June 21 July 19 Aug 16 Sept 13 Oct 11 Nov 8 Dec 6 2011: Jan 3