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Healthcare and Medical Program in South Africa

by: Love Volunteers

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Are you a Med or Pre-Med Student? Your skills are desperately needed in South Africa! Most of the medical projects that we support are government funded local clinical facilities for people who cannot afford private medical care, and are severely understaffed and underfunded, with a lack of vital resources. Therefore volunteers must be aware that this can be a very stressful and challenging env...

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Program Highlights

Help improve a South African community in becoming a stronger and healthier one.

Acquire new medical care skills by observing and assisting local health professionals.

Provide health education and hygiene awareness for the people in Cape Town.

Gain appreciation of other cultures through interaction among other volunteers and local people.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Cape Town, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Open to All Ages
Types & Subjects:
  • AIDS
  • Childcare & Children
  • Education
  • Health
  • Health Care
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Recognitions

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.6

Total Reviews

1

Love volunteer review

by: Karolina - PolandProgram: Healthcare and Medical Program in South Africa
10

At first, you may find it a bit difficult to understand South Africa. But as long as you keep treating it with respect, you're guaranteed to find yourself deeply in love with this country, amazed by the variety of cultures and beliefs it represents. More than that, you'll find yourself admiring its liveliness and powerful nature, standing at the top of the Table Mountain, gazing at the ocean waves crushing at your feet. Love Volunteers made my experience a truly unforgettable one, providing m...

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Love Volunteers responded to this reviewSeptember 24, 2016

Dear Karolina,<br/><br/>Thanks so much for sharing such an informative and supportive review of our medical program in Cape Town. It's fantastic to hear that we at LV and our partner in SA surpassed your expectations :-)<br/><br/>It's abundantly cle...

One of my patientsBeach in South AfricaWith my loves!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cape Town, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • AIDS
  • Childcare & Children
  • Education

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Cost per week

$300-600

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Resume
  • Online Application

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