When you volunteer you are giving something back to the community by lending a helping hand to people and organizations. What you may not realize is that volunteering also benefits you as an individual. There are many good reasons to get involved in the community, including learning something about yourself. International peace center Africa offers Volunteer opportunities for young adults and adults abroad.
This is also the right place to make friends with people who have similar interests, boost your confidence and make a difference in these communities. Projects are available from 2weeks to 48weeks. We have program for Medicine, Nursing&Psychology. One of the main challenges facing Kenya is to make healthcare available to all its citizens. With the inadequate medical practitioners, the long distances to health facilities, and the high number of people living in poverty, the overstretched medical facilities struggles to provide medical services and medical treatment to the people, especially those living in the rural communities and the densely populated slums. As a result, you’ll be able to join a local medical team that provides free medical camps to create awareness in general public health, free treatment and counseling, as well as free screenings for both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Volunteering in nursing is also suitable for qualified and experienced healthcare professionals.
Nurses, midwifes, medical assistants, medical students, nursing students and nutritionists are all welcome to apply.
As a nurse volunteer, you will be able to make a meaningful difference in the life of African child and help health care professionals in Africa.
Volunteer nurses and other medical volunteers work with local doctors and medical staff to assist with the daily medical routine – applying dressings, prescribing medication, recording patient history, patient consultations, minor surgeries, and counseling patients.
The hospitals and clinics are often very busy. Other areas that involve nursing volunteer work include:
Maternity Wards
HIV/AIDS Support Groups
Community Outreach
Student nurse volunteers learn a lot about tropical and infectious diseases in the volunteer nursing and medical placements.
Requirements
You should be fluent in English.
Provide proof of age (copy of passport). You must be 18 years old. Those under age 18 may attend
age-appropriate projects with adult accompaniment.
Provide an original or certified copy of a recent criminal background check (less than 1 year old),
since you might be dealing with minors.
Provide an original or certified copy of required qualifications (medical degree or transcript).
Facilities Public hospitals, clinics, and community health centers
Season All year round
Visas
• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
• A tourism visa can be obtained at the port of entry or you can apply in your country before traveling. This cannot exceed a period of 3 months. This may or may not be renewed while in Kenya, depending on the immigration office/officer you deal with. Should you decide to stay longer than 3 months while in Kenya, your in-country coordinator can assist you
obtaining the appropriate visa.
If you plan on going on a long-term program, please contact your nearest Kenyan Embassy/Consulate for the appropriate visa application. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required. Also make sure your routine vaccines are up to date. Please note, you should
also be taking preventative measures for Malaria and Cholera. Please visit your local travel health clinic to discuss this with a professional and which vaccinations are suitable for you.
Go to this site for more information: http://www.internationalpeacecenterafrica.org