Medical assistant in Community Clinic

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2 - 12 semanas  ·  Idade 18 - 50+

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Destaques

  • 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!


Especialmente adequado para

Idade 18+
Solteiros
Casais
50+

Sobre o programa

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 ...

Sobre o programa

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 Cape Town: many have too few beds, doctors and medical supplies. Infectious diseases like typhoid fever and hepatitis are prevalent, largely because of poor public health, and HIV/AIDS remaining a devastating plague.
Volunteers work in community clinics serving poor populations. They share their expertise and insights with the local staff and, as needed and allowed by the local nurses and doctors, help to provide care. Volunteers live and work in Cape Town or the surrounding areas.

Structure and Facilities 

  • Most of the medical projects are understaffed and there is a lack of resources and therefore this can be a very stressful and challenging environment to work in 
  • Government funded facilities for people who cannot afford private medical care 
  • No major operations are done here



Dia típico

Usual working days go from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM and include the following activities.
  • 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, ...

Dia típico

Usual working days go from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM and include the following activities.
  • 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, height, temperature readings,etc.
  • Other tasks that might come up

Actividades em tempo livre

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 ...

Actividades em tempo livre

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 Mediterranean climate. At night, there are many excellent bars, clubs and restaurants where locals and foreigners can relax and socialize.
There are numerous cultural sites to visit, including the Bo-Kaap neighborhood and the Castle of Good Hope. They reflect Cape Town’s long history and help explain why the city is one of the most multicultural in the word. Robben Island, the infamous prison where political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, were held during apartheid is a difficult but necessary stop. For outdoor lovers, Cape Town has a wide mix of opportunities. Table Mountain is a breathtaking spot to visit, and there are many nearby hills, mountains and trails that make for great biking, climbing and hiking. Many, like Lion’s Head Mountain, also offer stunning views over the city and ocean below. Join in on tours down the Garden Route and a Game Drive to spot the Big 5!


Requisitos

Requisitos

Idade mínima: 18 anos

Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 18 anos de idade na data de início do programa. Poderá haver excepções se puder fornecer a permissão do(s) seu(s) tutor(es) legal(ais) ou se estiver acompanhado pelos seus pais.

Habilidades linguísticas

Precisa de falar Inglês (nível intermédio)

Requisitos de Educação

Medical a nível University

Documentos Necessários

CV and Proof of registration as Medical Student

Restrições de Nacionalidade

Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

Outras Competências

Volunteers on this program need to be registered as a med-student and have patience, empathy, willingness to help wherever needed, and a love and passion for people.

Compromisso de tempo

A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira e Sexta-feira de 08:00 - 14:00

Serviços incluídos

Serviços incluídos

Serviços por Stay Africa Volunteers

Placement in a suitable project and volunteer house - Placement inventory information prior to arrival in South Africa - Transfer from the airport to the STAY AFRICA house - Transfer to STAY AFRICA office for Orientation - Orientation program, including welcome session and Orientation Session - Accommodation (incl. breakfast) at volunteer house 

At additional cost: Weekday lunch and dinner; weekend meals; Transportation from the accommodation to the project site and back. 


Recepção no aeroporto em Cape Town International Airport

Volunteers will be collected at Cape Town International Airport on the Set Arrival Date. A representative from our partner transport company, Backpacker Bus, will have a signboard with STAY AFRICA VOLUNTEERS (and/or your name) on it to meet you. If you are unable to see anyone, please make your way to the information desk in the main terminal as the driver will page for you.

Alojamento

Volunteers are either placed at the Stay House in the house city or with a host family in the local community outside the city. The Stay Africa House can accommodate up to 30 volunteers at a time (5 dorm-style rooms sleeping between 4-8 people) , on-site, live-in Stay Africa hostel manager, fully-equipped kitchen and communal lounge area with satellite TV, fully-fitted bathroom with 4 showers and 3 toilets, individual lockers for each volunteer, WiFi internet connection, located centrally on transport route close to supermarkets, internet café, laundries, restaurants, etc.

Alimentos e Bebidas

Breakfast is provided on weekdays (Monday to Friday only). Lunch, Dinner and weekend meals are the volunteer's expense. 

Breakfast is self-service and includes coffee, tea with bread/toast, eggs, at least 2 cereal types, and a selection of fresh seasonal fruits. 

The volunteer house is located within walking distance of numerous restaurants (everything from steak houses and burger joints, to Sushi/Asian cuisine) and small corner cafes and coffee shops (for light meals), as well as well-known fast food outlets (KFC, McDonalds, Nandos, Burger King, Pizza Hut, etc.). Uber Eats offers a delivery service for most of these.

Volunteers also often buy groceries from the nearby supermarket and have home-cooked meals together in groups - great bonding experiences and often loads of fun!! Just try not to burn down our kitchens!! 


Acesso à Internet

Bom acesso no local do projecto

O que NÃO está incluído?

O que NÃO está incluído?

Bilhetes de avião

O aeroporto mais próximo é Cape Town International Airport (CPT) em Cape Town. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para África do Sul. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

Seguro de viagem

Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para África do Sul proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

Vacinas

Se pretende ser voluntário em África do Sul deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para África do Sul. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

Detalhes à chegada

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.


Disponibilidade
Jan Feb Março Abril Maio Jun Jul Ago Set Out Nov Dez

Preços do programa

2 semanas (estadia min.) 569€
3 semanas 745€
4 semanas 921€
5 semanas 1.093€
6 semanas 1.272€
7 semanas 1.448€
8 semanas 1.624€
9 semanas 1.800€
10 semanas 1.888€
11 semanas 1.938€
12 semanas (estadia máx.) 2.033€
Preços médios 227€/semana

Preços do programa

227€ por semana 2 - 12 semanas Idade 18 - 50+

Métodos de Pagamento

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Duração

2 - 12 semanas

Depósito

O depósito é simplesmente para reservar a sua colocação como voluntário. Os pagamentos são tratados pelo PayPal, o nosso fornecedor de pagamento global de confiança. Se não tiver uma conta PayPal, também pode pagar usando um cartão de crédito.


Pagamento final

O teu pagamento final será acordado com Stay Africa Volunteers durante o processo de candidatura. As soluções comuns são ou através de transferência bancária ou pagamento em dinheiro no local do projecto.


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Stay Africa Volunteers

Excelente 4.8 rating (190 revisões)

Non-profit - fundada em 1972

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Línguas faladas: Inglês

Sobre o projecto

Stay Africa is a non-profit organization providing high quality, affordable Volunteer programs in Cape Town.

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History

STAY AFRICA (previously known as SASTS Working Adventures) was set up in 1972 to provide affordable travel opportunities for South African students. It was the travel division of NUSAS, the National Union of South African Students, whose activities took root in the days of Apartheid. STAY AFRICA has played an integral role in facilitating student and youth travel for over 40 years and is well equipped to help students realize their travel dreams. Working with reputable and internationally recognized partners and being members of international associations. STAY AFRICA programs are run in accordance with guidelines put in place by these international organisations. Over the past 11 years, STAY AFRICA has branched out to include exciting opportunities for foreign travelers to experience South Africa by implementing Work South Africa, Volunteer South Africa, Groups and High School South Africa. 

Volunteer Programs

There are a vast number of interesting volunteer projects available and most of them are in the local communities surrounding and in the beautiful city of Cape Town. Volunteers can make a valuable contribution in many different facets of childcare, teaching, social, environment and medical placements in and around Cape Town. Whilst on the STAY AFRICA volunteer program, participants will stay with local host families and eat the local meals prepared by the family. They also have the option of staying in the City in a Volunteer House and eat in a local restaurant as well as use local minibus transport to their volunteer project. As a not for profit organisation run by staff of the local communities, we have extensive knowledge of the various communities of Cape Town and South Africa which enables us to offer first hand experience and advice of volunteering in the local communities. STAY AFRICA will provide a real insight into Cape Town’s culture, history, landscape through orientation and local community placement and provide the opportunity for genuine interaction with the local people.

STAY AFRICA's aim is to offer quality, affordable volunteering experiences and the opportunity to be immersed in a local culture for clients interested in discovering Cape Town. As a non-profit organisation, STAY AFRICA is dedicated to providing young people, from all over the world, the opportunity to come to South Africa and experience our cultures and people. 

Respect for the locals, their cultures, religion and environment are essential to operate a successful volunteer program. All our Volunteers placed in the local community have to abide by our Code of Conduct by respecting the local culture.  

Volunteers also have the opportunity to explore the scenic beauty of South Africa whereby we offer tours of Cape Town and Western Cape. Local guides and agencies are used with the understanding to offer a true cultural experience. 

Community Development 

STAY AFRICA works very closely with the local communities of Cape Town, to provide sustainable on-going partnerships. As a not for profit organisation, the program costs goes toward running of the program. Subject to available funding, STAY AFRICA assists community projects with donations to assist with various programs such as feeding scheme, a laptop was donated to a Daycare centre in the Farming community, end of year school functions, sports equipment for Schools etc. 

Volunteers in the local community are placed with Community host families, within walking distance from their volunteer project. Host families are paid a stipend to cover meals and accommodation, thus STAY AFRICA giving back to the local communities by placement of volunteers at both project and host family.  

All of our families we use are local host families and community projects started by the local people of the community that has identified a need within the local communities. Volunteers are placed at much needed community projects, NGO’S, public schools, Women run day care centres, Orphanages etc. All community projects are screened prior to placement of volunteers and factors such as economic responsibility, environmental, social responsibility and safety of the client are considered prior to approving local community projects for placement of our volunteers. In many cases volunteer assistance to these projects will assist the local people via ongoing placement of volunteers at both host family and projects. 


190 revisões · rating4.8

Mariana Mena Latuff rating5

2022 at Medical assistant in Community Clinic

My time spent in Cape Town was simple INCREDIBLE! I volunteered in the medical project for 3 weeks and learned so much about their patients, system, diseases, and treatment! Everyone in the hospital is so kind and very willing to teach and orient you! Every day when I finished my project I was also ...
Shanai Proffitt rating4.8

2022 at Medical assistant in Community Clinic

I had an amazing time doing the medical program organized by Stay Africa. I appreciated that Kev and the local team were organized and accommodating with the program and I felt like I could go to Kev with any issues I have. I had a great time aside from the volunteering as I met many amazing people ...
Louise Holmgaard Jensen rating4.6

2022 at Medical assistant in Community Clinic

The hostel is a very nice place to stay. Lots of options to socialize and do trips together if that’s what you feel like. The location of the hostel is perfect, with nice cafés and a supermarket ...
Carys Niamh rating4.8

2019 at Medical assistant in Community Clinic

I had the most amazing three weeks in Cape Town volunteering for the medical programme. The staff at the clinic were so friendly and made us feel part of their team. Cape Town itself has so much to offer and is such a beautiful place. I definitely hope to go back one day! I can’t thank ...
I stayed for 7weeks in the stay africa hostel. The moment you arrive you feel a warm welcome by Noel and Vee. Both of them are always ready to help you out and organize really nice events for the volunteers. They organized a typical south African braai to show us something about their culture. ..
Karolina Adamczyk rating5

2018 at Medical assistant in Community Clinic

Pack your suitcases and book a flight to Cape Town, for this is possibly the most breathtaking city in the whole universe. South Africa owes its beauty to the great variety of cultures you can experience in every corner of this land. SASTS made my volunteering experience a truly unforgettable ...

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