from 543€
Medical assistant in Community Clinic
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Highlights
- Volunteer in beautiful Cape Town!
- Gain practical experience in the medical field!
- Support the project team as they aim to provide medical care to people in deed!
- Explore the beautiful city with fellow volunteers!
- Meet like-minded volunteers from all over the world!
Especially suitable
About the program
Volunteer at a Community Clinic serving the underprivileged and supporting the clinic's staff with their daily tasks.
About the Program
For those able to afford it, the private healthcare system in South Africa meets developed world standards. However, the public healthcare system, which serves 80% of the population, faces serious challenges. The urbanization of the country has put serious strain on the hospitals in ...
Typical day
- Observation (doctors, nurses and pharmacy)
- Supporting the general staff
- Helping with rehabilitation
- Sharing health information and updating patient files
- Clinical Assistant and Prep-Room duties
- Baby Clinic: Taking weight, ...
Free-time activities
Cape Town is one of Africa’s most popular tourist destinations for a reason. Its beaches, such as Camp’s Bay, are world renown, and Cape Town’s beachfront and downtown areas are lively at any time. During the day it is easy to find artisans selling their crafts or outdoor cafes to enjoy the ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
The Volunteer South Africa Program begins on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday, so you may arrive on any Sunday of the year.
We understand that flights may be expensive and you may not always be able to secure a flight to arrive on set arrival dates, we are therefore happy to accommodate last minute bookings even participants who are only able to arrive on a day where they are able to secure an affordable flight.
Program fees
Meet your organization
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Stay Africa Volunteers
Non-profit - founded in 1972
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
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Kevin
About the project
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