Nursing Assistance

location
2 - 24 semaines  ·  Âge 16 - 50+

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  Vérifié par Volunteer World
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Clou

  • Work alongside and under the supervision of local staff, and get the chance to dress wounds or administer IV injections.
  • Gain professional and personal experiences while interning/volunteering in Ghana as a nurse.
  • Experience authentic Ghanaian culture and traditions by living with a local host family.

Clou

  • Work alongside and under the supervision of local staff, and get the chance to dress wounds or administer IV injections.
  • Gain professional and personal experiences while interning/volunteering in Ghana as a nurse.
  • Experience authentic Ghanaian culture and traditions by living with a local host family.
  • Enjoy optimum flexibility in your program duration, which could be one week to one year!
  • Go on weekend excursions or join social events together with other OGVO volunteers and interns.


  • Particulièrement approprié pour

    Âge 16+
    Seul voyageur
    Couples
    Familles
    Groupes
    50+

    À propos du programme

    This project is also ideally suited to professionals interested in using their skills to help, as well as university medical and healthcare elective students.

    OGVO’s Nursing interns in Ghana are able to learn about & experience various medical conditions not normally seen in Western countries. As a Nursing intern in Ghana you will develop your nursing skills in a hospital environment that is different from the one that you are probably used to. At times ...

    À propos du programme

    OGVO’s Nursing interns in Ghana are able to learn about & experience various medical conditions not normally seen in Western countries. As a Nursing intern in Ghana you will develop your nursing skills in a hospital environment that is different from the one that you are probably used to. At times you will find the experience challenging but also hugely worthwhile.

    Nursing interns in Ghana can choose to spend time in a variety of different departments within the hospitals, including accident and emergency, pediatrics, maternity, and surgery. When you first arrive at the hospital you will discuss your work schedule with your OGVO coordinator and the placement supervisor, who is a member of the hospital staff.

    Our Nursing programs in Ghana are based in Kumasi, Gomoa Fetteh and in Onwe. Interns with no medical experience will be placed in Onwe, as there is more supervision and instruction for volunteers who are there on an observational and learning bases. If you are a professional volunteer, you will be placed at a hospital in Kumasi or Gomoa Fetteh. Interns with medical experience, but who are not fully qualified, can be based at either location.

    Nursing interns also take part in regular medical outreach work. This may be visiting a childcare center or treating children in small villages. Interns wanting to specialize in the outreach work can join a full-time Public Health project based in Onwe in Ashanti Region. Ghana is the most popular destination for volunteers who want to go Africa. The OGVO volunteer community is large and there is much to see and do when you are not working at the hospital. During your stay you will live with a host family and experience the typical day-to-day life in Ghana.

    Nursing internships in Ghana are available for shorter periods than 4 weeks. While you will be able to gain valuable medical experience on a short-term trip, we recommend staying for a longer period to allow yourself more time to get to know the local medical system, see more of a variety of conditions and procedures, and develop stronger relationships with local medical staff.

    Can I use this program as part of a college or university placement? 

    It is certainly possible to use one of OGVO’s programs as part of your university or college placement. Project staff can sign off any paperwork required by your course tutors. OGVO regularly receives medical, childcare, psychology and nursing placement students at our projects across Ghana and we have ties with some of the leading universities.

    If you’re a course tutor and would like further information about how one of OGVO’s programs could meet the placement requirements for your degree course then please contact us directly.


    Benefits as a Volunteer/Intern Abroad·         Increase Your Employment Opportunities
      • Such global working and living experiences help you build up your resume and stand out from the rest. Potential employers admire the tenacity it takes for someone to leave their comfort zone and challenge themselves.
      • International volunteer experience indicates valuable personal qualities. It shows that you are a responsible global citizen with a helping heart.
      • Knowledge of a second language or a foreign culture can dramatically increase exciting global employment opportunities. It is an excellent way of developing a competitive edge in the global employment market.
    ·         Develop Global Networks
      • Our programs provide you a good opportunity to cultivate long lasting friendships. These networks will contribute to both your personal life and your professional life.
    ·         Increase Your Cultural Intelligence
      • Open yourself to a transformative experience as you immerse yourself in a foreign culture first hand. Expand your world-view, and challenge your personal beliefs. Life’s too short to live in a bubble.
    ·         Access Great Learning Opportunities
      • International volunteer/intern programs provide valuable on-the-job learning opportunities.
      • Many participants have taken our programs to earn university credits towards their degree, to take a co-op term, or to earn volunteer hours for medical school applications and graduate school application.
      • It helps you to enhance your language skills. The most effective way to learn a new language is to speak it in day-to-day life. It is much more rewarding than just learning it in a classroom.
    ·         Travel and Have Fun
      • International volunteer travel is the best way to see the world as it gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself right into the local culture. What is the point of seeing the world in hotels when you can actually be a part of the local society? You will be living and working with the local people and other international volunteers.
      • Endless travel opportunities are excellent ways of exploring more places in the country. Whether you like to join a wildlife/scenery tour or a cultural tour, we can provide you flexible work schedule and free travel advice to facilitate travel arrangement.

    Location

    Ghana is a peaceful and welcoming country; Ghana satisfies one's appetite for both modern and traditional life. Its wide valleys, low-lying coastal plains, and thick rainforests resound with the beat of traditional rituals, while her cities glow and vibrate with all the bustle of the modern world. The Ghanaians are the friendliest people in West Africa: warm, proud yet humble with a contagious and calming sense of funniness.

    Ghana is hot. It is always hot. What’s more, it's always humid. Humidity usually lingers between 95 and 100 percent. The rainy season lasts from mid-June to mid-November - sometimes. The rain provides a little respite from the intense heat, but temperatures will still be in the mid-80s Fahrenheit. The south of the country experiences the heaviest rainfall during September.


    Journée typique

    Start your day after a good night's sleep in your host family’s home. Get dressed, eat breakfast and grab a tro-tro or shared taxi to get to the hospital. Don’t forget your white coat!

    Your day starts at about 8am, Monday to Friday. This will, however, depend on the department you are working in. ..

    Journée typique

    Start your day after a good night's sleep in your host family’s home. Get dressed, eat breakfast and grab a tro-tro or shared taxi to get to the hospital. Don’t forget your white coat!

    Your day starts at about 8am, Monday to Friday. This will, however, depend on the department you are working in. Finish up around 2pm or opt to stay longer and continue your observations. Just be sure to check with your supervisor and the local staff beforehand.

    Each day, you will find yourself assisting the nurses as they go around the hospital cleaning their ward, bathing and grooming patients and remaking beds. You’ll often spend the next hour shadowing the doctor in the ward as he visits each of his patients. Under the supervision of the local nurses, you can help check vital signs and administer medication according to doctor’s instructions.

    If you’d like to head home for the day, head back to your host family's house. You can then depend time getting to know your host family and playing games or watching movies in the evening.

    In your free time, you can explore more of Ghana by renting a tro-tro for the day. We encourage you to learn more about Ghana’s history by visiting the Cape Coast castle. There are also a lot of hikes in the national parks. If you’d like recommendations, you can speak to our staff. They will be able to give you the best advice and tips on what to see and do while you are here.


    Activités de loisirs

    During weekends Volunteers/Interns have the opportunity to visit all that Ghana has to offer. Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana. This National Park offers a great Safari-like experience and is one of the biggest Elephant Sanctuaries in ...

    Activités de loisirs

    During weekends Volunteers/Interns have the opportunity to visit all that Ghana has to offer. Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana. This National Park offers a great Safari-like experience and is one of the biggest Elephant Sanctuaries in Africa with the chance to spot Lions, Leopards & Antelopes in their natural habitat.
Volunteers can also take a trip to Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana to relax in the beautiful beaches and see the famous Cape Coast castle, the Kakum Canopy walkway and Elmina castle, where slave trade begun.

    NOTE: We do provide tours, therefore you can add a tour before or after your volunteer program for an additional cost. We can perform quality tours and can offer discounts to volunteers.


    Conditions

    Conditions

    Âge minimum: 16 ans

    Pour participer à ce programme tu dois avoir au moins 16 ans quand le programme commence.

    Compétences linguistiques

    Tu dois parler Anglais (niveau de base)

    Exigences en matière de formation

    à niveau High School / University /College etc.

    Documents Requis

    No

    Restrictions de Nationalité

    Aucune restriction. De l'aide venant de tous les coins du monde est bienvenu.

    Autres Compétences

    No previous experience is required

    Engagement horaire

    Nous avons besoin de ton aide pour lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi de 08:00 - 16:00

    Services inclus

    Services inclus

    Services de Our Generation Voluntary Organization

    • airport meeting and transfer to project site
    • comprehensive pre-departure information
    • introduction to host family and program orientation
    • accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
    • supervision and visa support letter
    • Application review and processing
    • support and guidance as well as 24 / 7 hour emergency back-up from staff
    • all information before and during your time with us in Ghana
    • regular culture activities (personal spending not included)
    • The price does not include visa, flight, vaccinations/immunizations, personal insurance (required), personal spending and in-country travel.

    Transfert de l'aéroport Kotoka International Airport

    You should arrive into Kotoka International Airport in Accra (ACC). You will be met at the airport by one of our local staff or an appointed driver who will be holding a named sign. They will take you to your accommodation where you will spend the rest of your day at leisure.

    Logement

    Volunteers on this program will be accommodated with a local host family, and will gain the opportunity to become immersed in the local culture and custom, improving their knowledge of the people, culture and language. Ghanaian families are renowned for their kindness and hospitality and they love to learn about different cultures. Living with a local family truly is the best way to throw oneself into the local culture and to meet people who will often become lifelong friends!

    All families have been fully vetted by our team and have extensive experience hosting international volunteers. Bedrooms are private but generally shared with volunteers of the same gender. Volunteers will be provided access to a shared bathroom. Generally, your host brother, sister or mother assist you with your laundry but it is not an obligation, learn to wash your clothing’s with your hands in several buckets, enjoy the sun drying your clothes and odor the African fragrance in your clothes.

    It is important to remember that the living conditions in Ghana are different from home. Most families have running water, but hot water is still uncommon in some areas. Although the accommodation is basic, this is part of the challenge and experience of volunteering in a developing country. With a little patience, and a flexible attitude, you will quickly get used to your new surroundings.

    Aliments & Boissons

    Three meals a day are provided by the home-stay families and consist mainly of traditional Ghanaian meals with some flexibility for home comforts when available.

    Breakfast is usually ready by around 7am; however you can eat later if you prefer to get up late. Lunch is usually packed by your host family in a lunch box so that you can eat at your project if you wish. Dinner is usually served around 6pm.

    If you have special eating needs, you can indicate that while applying. Even though special eating needs are not something we can guarantee, we will do our best to meet your needs.

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    Billets d'avion

    L'aéroport le plus proche est Kotoka International Airport (ACC) à Accra. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Ghana. TROUVER DES VOLS PAS CHERS

    Assurance Voyage

    Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Ghana te protège en cas de situation imprévue. OBTENIR UN DEVIS

    Vaccins

    Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Ghana, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Ghana. INFOS VACCINS

    Informations sur l'arrivée

    This program is available all year round, so volunteers or interns can arrive any day of the week or any month of the year with advance notice!

    Disponibilité
    janv. févr. mars avril mai juin juil. août sept. oct. nov. déc.

    Frais de Programme

    2 semaines (durée min.) 569€
    24 semaines (durée max.) 2 763€
    Prix moyen 200€/semaine

    Frais de Programme

    200€ par semaine 2 - 24 semaines Âge 16 - 50+

    Méthodes de payement

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

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    Durée

    2 - 24 semaines

    Acompte

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    Paiement final

    Le paiement du montant restant doit être organisé avec Our Generation Voluntary Organization durant le processus de candidature. Très souvent ce paiement est effectué par virement bancaire ou en espèces.


    Rencontrez votre hôte

    Our Generation Voluntary Organization

    Fantastique 4.5 rating (44 avis)

    Non lucratif - fondée en 2004

    Vérifié par Volunteer World

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    Langues parlées: Anglais

    Sur le projet

    Our Generation Voluntary Organization (OGVO) works to foster cross-cultural understanding through travel and volunteer work experiences in Ghana, Africa.

    Rencontrez votre hôte

    The Our Generation Voluntary Organization (OGVO) was founded in 2004 in order to enable young people to use their leisure time for international volunteering, interns, cultural exchange programs etc. in Ghana. Our Generation Voluntary Organization is a non-profit and non-governmental African Organisation. Our volunteer programs/projects are suitable for anyone on a Gap Year, Career Break or for anyone looking to do a short term volunteer program.

    Our Generation Voluntary Organisation provides safe, unique, flexible, meaningful and extremely affordable volunteer programs and non-paid internships work-experience in Ghana. We have a variety of programs on offer at affordable prices. Our projects are designed to cater to the needs of people from all backgrounds. 

    Since its inception in 2004, OGVO has delivered great experiences to thousands of volunteers across the ten regions of Ghana. Our Medical and Healthcare internships are much admired amongst the medical students, and this is where medics get hands-on knowledge into complex medical procedures. Be it for college credits or an internship or volunteer certificate or even a service learning trip - schoolies, gapers and numerous high school students enroll for our programs throughout the year.

    Our Generation Voluntary Organisation's volunteer and intern programs are available in both urban and rural areas. OGVO has flexible start dates and durations that runs from 1 week to 6 months depending on the program of your choice. Extensions can be arranged with advanced notice. You can arrive any day of the year with advanced notice as well. During this time, you will be staying in the home of a local Ghanaian family. Our host families are carefully screened, socially respected and experienced with hosting international volunteers.  Accommodation is simple but clean and includes 3 meals a day of local cuisine. Typically, volunteers eat breakfast and dinner at the host family and have lunch at their project.  

    OGVO believes that home stays offer you the best experience during your time in Ghana by allowing you to save money, while providing you with an easy way to integrate into Ghanaian culture. In most cases, you will share a room with volunteers (of same gender). Your weekends are free to explore some of the amazing sights that Ghana has to offer. Volunteers regularly travel together and our team will help you plan weekend trips. Our staff visits volunteers regularly and always happy to help our volunteers in any way needed.

    At Our Generation Voluntary Organisation  our programs are designed to help the local communities at the same time of providing a valuable learning and cultural experience to our volunteers and interns. We invite you to volunteer or intern in Ghana with us, and have the experience of your lifetime!

    As a volunteer or intern in Ghana you will have the opportunity to work in number of different capacities including Teaching English & other subjects to kids, Medical & healthcare internships, Dental electives,Veterinary, and many more!

    44 avis · rating4.5

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