• Good Health And Well-Being

Medical Assistant for Hill Tribes

location
4 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 22 - 50+
rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Travel to many remote villages of hill tribes in Ha Giang to provide medical aid to communities that needs an intricate the healthcare, work together with local general hospital
  • Ability-enhancing a reason for people to collaborate with the doctors and other volunteers to source innovative solutions and avenues to get things done.
  • To explore the distinct history, intricate details, local culture, and society of Ha Giang that you never expected
  • The experience getting by shadowing the doctors and other medical professionals, as well as the skills you will develop are concrete ways to form a reliable foundation carrier building
  • A chance to save lives by volunteering. You can work in areas with shortages of medical professionals and treat people who need your help

Especially good for

Age 22+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Baiyue Medical Program help remote villages of hill tribes: to provide quality medical assistance to ethic minority groups who would otherwise be unable to access it.


Ha Giang, the Vietnam's northernmost province you see today is steeped in ancient rites and traditions that have survived throughout history. However, hill tribes here are suffering tremendously due to their poor health care system and lack of resources. Doctors are disproportionately located in ...

About the program


Ha Giang, the Vietnam's northernmost province you see today is steeped in ancient rites and traditions that have survived throughout history. However, hill tribes here are suffering tremendously due to their poor health care system and lack of resources. Doctors are disproportionately located in inner cities leaving the rural villages without adequate access to care. 
Vietnam health care system comprises by four administrative levels of health establishments: central level, provincial level, district level and commune level. At the present, public health care sector widely coverage from central to grassroots levels. Vietnamese government targets to make health care system universal and affordable for all people. The Vietnamese health financing system has been remarkably improved along with multiple reforms, i.e., funding for health care for the poor and children under 6 years; however, public expenditure being low and total budget for health has not yet met the actual needs. In addition, user-fee of service was introduced in order to improve finance the health care system, which has caused increase in out-of-pocket payment,  especially vulnerable groups could not afford to pay unreliable

We need help from volunteer doctors, advanced practice providers (NP, PA, CRNA, NMW, etc.), and licensed therapists (RT, PT, OT, etc.) will be collaborate with local general hospital and doctors/nurse to diagnose and treat sick patients of hill tribes in Ha Giang mountainous. The specialties of the volunteers on each of our medical program determines the makes-up of the medical team, meaning it is different on each mission. But all volunteers work together with local general hospital to provide the best care possible for hill tribes in Ha Giang province.

Volunteer doctors and advanced practice providers on Baiyue medical program may be specialists in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, infectious disease, pain management (including acupuncture and chiropractic providers), physical medicine, geriatrics, family practice, or mental health. Nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists work side by side with physicians and advanced practice volunteers to provide comprehensive care for hill tribes in Ha Giang province (Hmong, Red Yao, Nung, La Chi, Lo Lo, Pa Then...)

Typical day

Volunteer doctors will travel to many remote villages on the  mountains to provide medical aid to communities that difficult access the healthcare system of local general hospital and work together with local general hospital 

Working hours: 

Morning: From 8 AM - 11H45 AM 

Afternoon: 13PM - 17H30

Fo

Typical day

Volunteer doctors will travel to many remote villages on the  mountains to provide medical aid to communities that difficult access the healthcare system of local general hospital and work together with local general hospital 

Working hours: 

Morning: From 8 AM - 11H45 AM 

Afternoon: 13PM - 17H30

For details of schedule, you'll be provided with further details once you confirm your volunteer mission with us, in your Pre-Departure Guidebook

Free-time activities

Ha Giang is just 300 kilometers from Hanoi, but the life that unfolds in the province is a world apart from most other places, given its topography and ethnic diversity.

WHAT TO EXPLORE

Nestled in the middle of a valley, the Dong Van Old Quarter, also called Dong Van Old Town, is a unique gem in ...

Free-time activities

Ha Giang is just 300 kilometers from Hanoi, but the life that unfolds in the province is a world apart from most other places, given its topography and ethnic diversity.

WHAT TO EXPLORE

Nestled in the middle of a valley, the Dong Van Old Quarter, also called Dong Van Old Town, is a unique gem in Vietnam’s final frontier that is surrounded by high rocky mountains and limestone formations.

The old town was formed in the early 20th century with a few Hmong, Tay and Chinese families settling down here.

Now, the town has 40 two-storied houses with a touch of Chinese architecture such as yin-yang tiled roofs, yellow walls and red lanterns hung on the gables.
The road was completed in 1965 after 11 years of construction mostly by workers belonging to the Hmong ethnic group.
Negotiating the pass is a tough task even for the most seasoned travelers and some foreign tourists have died driving off the pass.
"Ma Pi Leng pass is such a wonder of the world which lies right on the border of Vietnam and China. The pass offers breathtaking landscapes and exotic walking trails along the mount. Love this!" said Victor from Denmark.
A boat trip on the Nho Que River’s turquoise waters at the foot of Ma Pi Leng Pass is another highly recommended travel experience.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 22 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 22 years old on the program start date.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (fluently) or French (fluently)

Education Requirements

Medicine at Medical University level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV, Certificates and Proof of Education

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 17:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by TRI SHAN SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Program fees cover:

  • accommodation
  • food 
  • Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup at Noi Bai International Airport

You should arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi (airport code: HAN) on any date. Our country coordinator will be there at the airport to greet you and you'll be taken to our program in Ha Giang city.

Accommodation

Accommodation will be provided at our program, located in a city center of Ha Giang – which is the main tourist area. Rooms are comfort. The bathroom has a western style toilet and shower. The house has a fully equipped kitchen.
Our local stafts has an office on the ground floor of the house, which makes for a great atmosphere and ensures volunteers are well supported throughout their stay. There is everything you need within walking distance of the Volunteer House: ATMs, supermarkets, laundrettes, chemists etc. 


Food & Beverages

Free drinking water, tea, coffee are available 24/7. There is also a lounge where you can hang out. 

Meals
Volunteers will be provided with three cooked meals. Local Vietnamese food is provided to the volunteers and the meals are cooked by the local cooks at the house. On weekends, you can also go out and explore the restaurants and cafes in mountain top of city. Meals mostly comprise of rice accompanied by a chicken, pork, vegetable or fish dish. Depending on your work schedule, you eat lunch with other volunteers or at the project or at the volunteer house

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi. We assist you to find cheap flights to Vietnam. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Vietnam provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Vietnam you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Vietnam. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Volunteers can join our program thought the year.
You should arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi (airport code: HAN) on any date. Our country coordinator will be there at the airport to greet you and you'll be taken to volunteer house in Ha Giang city. You'll be provided with further details once you confirm your volunteering tasks us, in your Pre-Departure Guidebook.
Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 99€
5 weeks 119€
6 weeks 138€
7 weeks 158€
11 weeks 236€
19 weeks 391€
50 weeks (max. stay) 994€
Average fees 22€/week

Program fees

22€ per week 4 - 50 weeks Age 22 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 50 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with TRI SHAN SOCIAL ENTERPRISE during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

TRI SHAN SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Fantastic 4.5 rating (22 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2016

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Tri

Spoken languages: English

About the project

We need to plant the seed today in order for them to bloom tomorrow, shape their world and make a better community.

Meet your organization


We are an official social enterprise located in the north of Vietnam which is established under Vietnam Enterprise Law and operate as a commercial organization but must commit to investing at least 51% of annual profit in registered social or environmental goals. Our enterprise commits to reinvest the entire profit generated to improve sustainable livelihood for locals

22 reviews · rating4.5

The time I spent at the Tea House of Baiyue Tribes has been one of the most amazing, meaningful and impactful experiences of my life. The accommodation is clean and comfortable and all needs that might be expressed are generally taken care of to the hosts best extend. If you are looking for a ...
It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. Mr. Son is a person with a huge heart who puts all his effort into the cause. What cause? Helping ethnic minorities by supporting sustainable traditional tea cultivation to benefit the environment and protect people's labor. I stayed there ...
Joséphine Masserey rating4.4

2023 at Experiencing Puer Tea Processing in RedDao Region

Nous y avons passé une semaine, et sommes un couple. Tri Shan et les étudiants qui sont présents sur place sont très accueillants et bienveillants. Nous avons appris beaucoup de choses sur le thé, sur les minorités ethniques, sur les traditions locales. Nous n’avons pas du travailler du tout ...
Overall, the volunteering experience was amazing. To objectively provide feedback, here is a list of pros and cons: Pros: - Freedom: you get to decide your own work, and your own schedule. The plans constantly change. This was a huge pro for me since I appreciate working flexibly, and ...
Surprising, life-changing, and beyond all expectations. Every day was a fresh adventure. We stayed with different locals after incredible hikes and drives through mountains, ate food we’d never tasted before, learned all about tea farming, and expanded our perspective about the world. And it was ...
Wonderful opportunity to engage in local Vietnamese culture I had a great time volunteering at the tea house. From tea-making to tea-picking to house building, I learned many new skills and gained cherished friends in the process. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the culture of ...

Location

Asia > South East Asia > Vietnam > Thành phố Hà Giang

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