Program Highlights
UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:
This program is ideal for
Volunteers interested in gaining insights into the healthcare and medicine facilities of the developing nation of South Africa. You should have sympathy and an inclination to give the best help to patients belonging to underprivileged communities. As your tasks will vary based on various factors, you should be open to helping out in any kind of activity that is prioritised while you’re there.
The healthcare sector in South African cities is very Westernized and of a fairly high standard, however, this only applies to private medical healthcare. This private option is extremely expensive and often out of the reach of the average member of the public.
Private medical healthcare in Cape Town is one of the best in the world, however, public/government hospitals and clinics here are rated as some of the worst in Southern Africa – these facilities often lack funding and are characterized by long waiting periods, shortages in medicinal supplies and equipment, and a shortage of qualified doctors and nurses on duty at any given time.
As a result, these facilities often rely heavily on volunteer help, both local and international. Due to South African labor law and subsequent visa restrictions, volunteers (even if fully qualified in their home country) are not allowed to treat patients directly and/or prescribe any medications to them, without the supervision of a resident-qualified doctor.
Your Volunteering journey simplified
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Select a destination & project.
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Directly talk to us & your selected organisation.
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Pay a 15% deposit fee to secure your place at the volunteer program.
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That’s it! Get ready to volunteer aboard. We’ll support you every step of the way!
