Are you a doctor, a medical student, a nurse, or a health care professional? Are you looking for a real hands-on medical volunteer in Nepal opportunity, where you will serve impoverished communities and will share your passion for and expertise in healthcare? Then, look no further. Unlike other medical volunteer programs where you only shadow local doctors, with HHFN's hands on medical volunteer program, you will have ample opportunities to get involved directly with the treatment of local patients.

HHFN's hands-on medical volunteer in Nepal programs are part of exceptional initiatives around the world that work to provide healthcare services to people in places where they might not have the means to access the care that they need and deserve otherwise. As part of one of HHFN's hands-on medical volunteer in Nepal opportunities, you will work to provide comprehensive healthcare services to those who are struggling. Your commitment to these hands-on healthcare volunteer in Nepal programs has the power to change and improve lives!

Your Responsibilities & Impacts

Your roles and responsibilities for medical volunteering program in Nepal vary depending on your qualification, skills, experience and the community’s needs. As per your skills and qualifications, you will directly get involved in treatments of patients with doctors and nurses.

Your major roles include record keeping, blood pressure checking, distributing medicines and temperature measuring. You will also assist in designing and implementing various efforts to improve the health of the underprivileged and marginalized people. At times, you will also participate in health camps and vaccination programs alongside doctors, nurses, and medical personnel.

At HHFN, we are committed to provide health education, sanitation and hygiene related education, maternal & child health services, family planning, yoga and First Aid education to the poor, marginalized and disadvantaged communities. HHFN also aims to construct at least 1000 toilets in the rural areas as majority of these people do not have permanent toilet. Thus, you will actively participate in these activities.

This hands-on medical volunteering is very impactful program and provides a win-win situation for both you and the people you work for. Your priceless support and care plays crucial role in the life of local poor, uneducated and underprivileged people. They get access to proper healthcare facility and thus can lead a healthy and harmonious life. Also, you will gain life-changing and eye-opening medical experience while also experiencing the best Nepal has to offer. It will also be a great opportunity for you to understand the real Health system of Nepal.

Volunteer Schedule

When you arrive in Nepal, our airport representative picks you up at the airport and transfers to your accommodation. The next morning, our project coordinator gives you an orientation about the country, safety procedures, Dos and Don’ts along with the general outline of the volunteering in Nepal program. After orientation, you will be taken to your respective project and you will start your volunteer work. There is not such a fixed daily schedule as volunteering works vary every day. Here is sample daily schedule:

7.30 AM: Enjoy your delicious breakfast at your accommodation.

8.45 AM: You will commute to your placement and shadow local doctors and nurses in various types of medical activities.

12.00 PM: Lunch

3.00 PM: Work at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to travel home, prepare for the next day or do some shopping and sightseeing.

7.30 PM: Dinner.

Dates and Fees

HHFN is committed to offering the highest quality yet the world’s most affordable volunteering opportunities in Nepal for volunteers across the globe. The altruistic cause of volunteerism is our passion thus we always strive hard to keep our coast as low as possible. The majority of your program-fee is used for your program. You can visit this page for a detail information about the fees and available dates of this program.

Accommodation and Meal

When you volunteer in Nepal medical program with HHFN, we are responsible for arranging you a safe and hygienic accommodation and meal options. You will spend your time in Nepal with an educated, welcoming, cultured and highly experienced host-family. You can also expect 3 delicious local Nepalese meals a day along with a good opportunity to immerse in their cultures, language, festivals and traditions.

Safety and In Country Support

Nepal is a very safe country to visit and volunteer. We have been providing amazing volunteer programs since 1999 and that means we have a proven track record of our volunteers safety and satisfaction. We thoroughly vet your host-family, supervise your placement, your Nepal medical volunteer work. Also, our filed and project coordinator will be in touch with you 24/7 via Cell Phone so you can call in case of emergencies

Why Be a Medical Volunteer in Nepal?

Being a medical volunteer is an eye-opening and life changing experience for you. It helps expand your professional network, provides an amazing opportunity to perform basic medical and healthcare procedures in a real world situation and you get acquainted with your medical field. Also, you will make life-long friends around the world, immerse yourself in a new culture and most importantly make a difference in the life of disadvantaged communities.