9845052670 (Nepal)
5142147376 (Canada)
0435119969 (Australia)
07585808737 (UK)
9845052670 (Nepal)
5142147376 (Canada)
0435119969 (Australia)
07585808737 (UK)
Medical Volunteering
Join an eye-opening Nepal medical volunteer program to have a life-changing experience abroad. Trusted by 5000+ volunteers since 1999.
Despite being a natural paradise of the world, Nepal is still one of the poorest countries of the world and there is disturbing healthcare system. There is a great lack of full-facility hospitals with sufficient medicines & medical professionals in the rural and poorer areas. Therefore, poor and marginalized people are forced to succumb to simple curable diseases as they simply do not have access to doctors or basic healthcare facilities. HHFN works in collaboration with several hospitals and clinics in rural areas to change this situation and invites kindhearted volunteers like you to contribute!
When you join this medical volunteering program in Nepal, you will provide crucial medical assistance like access to proper health care and medicine to the marginalized and disadvantaged communities of rural Nepal. You will get to work side by side with local physicians and medical practitioners in government hospitals and local clinics situated in the communities in need. This work is extremely helpful in improving local people's overall wellbeing, and you will have a highly satisfying and invaluable medical experience.
If you’re a medical professional interested to gain an eye-opening medical experience in an underdeveloped country like Nepal while serving the most disadvantaged people, contact HHFN today to learn more about this opportunity to make the world a better place.
Volunteer Responsibilities & Impacts
Your roles and responsibilities for medical volunteering program in Nepal vary depending on your qualification, skills, experience and the community’s needs. Mostly, you will shadow local doctors and nurses while treating patients. 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 participated in these activities.
This 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.
Volunteers interested to join our Nepal medical volunteer program must be a medical student, medical professional or must have previous experience and training in the medical field. You also need a kind temperament, patience and a strong willingness to work with marginalized and disadvantaged communities.
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.
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.
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.
Free Time and Weekend Exploration
When you volunteer in Nepal, you will have plenty of free-time during work days and 2 days weekend off. Our medical volunteer program is located in Chitwan and during weekdays you can visit the Chitwan National Park, enjoy elephant safari and more. During your weekend you can go on a longer trip to Pokhara, Kathmandu and more.
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.