Kathmandu
Nepal
Local Hospital Program in Nepal
Program Category:
Medical and Healthcare
Good medical care is a serious problem in rural and urban areas of Nepal. A lot of people have moved to Kathmandu after the civil war to seek better opportunities. This has left much of the city’s public health infrastructure desperately overused. For the poor living in Kathmandu seeing a doctor is simply not an affordable option. Meanwhile in rural areas medical facilities are also in short supply. Main reasons are a poor transportation network and a lack of funding.
This program is designed for
Pre-Med Students / Nursing Students / Licensed Professionals
Volunteer Responsibilities
For pre-medic placements you must have a keen interest or be planning to study medicine in some capacity. With medical student placements you must be currently studying at or have graduated from medical school. For our professional placements you must be practicing in the medical profession. On applying for these placements please let us know your level of experience and field of expertise. We will do our best to find you a suitable placement.
Program Specifications
Program Cost
Registration Fee: US $249
1 Week Program Fee:
315
US$
Extra Per Week:
100
US$
Program Duration
2 week minimum
Program Availability
All year round
Language Skills
Medium level
Volunteer Hours
6 to 7 hours a day
Location
Kathmandu
Program Formats
Individuals
Groups
Internship
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Ways To Join
It takes a lot of courage and determination to come out of your comfort zone to get involved into noble service of another. Choose if you want to go solo or in a group
Group Volunteering
When you volunteer as a group, not only are you helping those in most need, but you’re helping yourself as well.
What is included in My program fee?
ACOMMODATION
We always provide comfortable accommodation suitable to the program module and location. Typically, that might mean a home stay or during your selected program. All rooms always include WiFi.
In-Country Orientation
From the time you arrive in the country, we will make sure your trip runs smoothly. We show you the best places to eat, banks, point of interests, and are there for all questions.
MEALS
Your experience includes a weekly meal plan of hearty and healthy local fare. The plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday.
Weekends are free for making your own culinary explorations
Monetary donation
A monetary donation goes directly to the project where you will be volunteering. This money is used to help the project purchase material they need on a daily basis, meals or pay other expenses they have.
ACTIVITIES
You always learn and enjoy more when you are relaxed. That’s why we build in a weekly selection of activities, excursions, events and outings into our tours, language courses, volunteer service. From Salsa, to hiking a active volcano!
Certificate
Certification (if requested) of completion of the volunteer program, perfect for inclusion in your resume.
Airport pickup
Airport pick up in private shuttle to your accommodation.
Mentorship & SUPPORT
Adventure worry-free, knowing you are supported by VAGT 24/7. Your VAGT expert helps you choose the right program for your needs and prepares you for the journey ahead. We even offer the peace of mind of a comprehensive medical, cancellation and interruption insurance plan.
