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Public Health Volunteer Abroad Projects

Summer Volunteer Programs for High School Students Do you work in the healthcare industry or a trained doctor or nurse? Are you studying pre-med? Are you interested in helping make the world healthier?

Then Globalcrossroad has some amazing Public health volunteer abroad projects to suit you! Globalcrossroad has been helping students and healthcare professionals volunteer abroad since 2003.

Healthcare is a basic human right but so many people in the world lack the access to basic necessities when it comes to health.

Globalcrossroad has found some of the most affordable and meaningful Public healthcare volunteer abroad projects so that volunteers can make a difference in as little as two weeks or a month.

So if you are thinking to volunteer abroad in public healthcare then let Globalcrossroad help you go to the places that need your help the most.

Globalcrossroad Best Cheap public health volunteer abroad Projects

Globalcrossroads has some of the most interesting and affordable Public health volunteering abroad opportunites out there. From Thailand to Uganda, Costa Rica to Cambodia, if you want to Volunteer abroad in public healthcare then choose from this list where you want to go!

Medical Volunteering in Peru

In such a popular tourist destination Peru’s healthcare system is still lacking. If you Volunteer abroad in public healthcare here you will be sure to make a difference.

Not only will you get a chance to explore the culture of Peru but you will also get a chance to work on special projects that are designed to help disadvantaged Peruvians across the country.

Health/Medical Volunteer in Costa Rica Project (San Jose)

For Public healthcare volunteer abroad projects in Costa Rica you will need basic medical training or a medical background.

This placement offers a whole host of activities that you might be helping with from delivering babies, giving vaccinations to helping with public health campaigns. You can combine Public health volunteer abroad projects with a spanish course, allowing you to improve your language skills while volunteering.

HIV/AIDS Volunteer Program in Cambodia

HIV and AIDS is a global problem and through Public health volunteering abroad you can do your part to stop it. When it comes to healthcare Cambodia is in desperate need of Public health volunteers abroad as there is not enough funding from the government for hospitals and doctors.

In as little as a month you can make a big difference to a community or a clinic by volunteering here.

Jessica Mills

It was all worth it. I treasured the intimate moments travelling and experiencing together

Jessica Mills

- USA

Roberta Quis

I was not ready to leave when my two months were up. It was an unforgettable experience.

Roberta Quis

- Australia

Kenneth Janes

This was an amazing trip. I was immersed in new experiences, cultures, languages and people.

Kenneth Janes

- Canada

Lindsay Scott

This experience was both exceptional and valuable. Project was extremely enlightening.

Lindsay Scott

- Germany

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Health/Medical Volunteering In Uganda

This public health volunteering abroad opportunity allows you to discover Uganda and its culture. Medical volunteers will work with a health clinics local and permanent staff to vaccinate people, assist with running health related tests and sometimes provide private consulting.

To volunteer abroad in public healthcare here you must have some medical certificate or experience or be a student studying medicine.

Support an HIV/AIDS Program in India

A once in a lifetime experience to explore a part of India and its culture while at the same time volunteering abroad public healthcare.

In India there is a lack of knowledge and stigma attached to those with HIV and AIDS. The Public health volunteer abroad can help raise awareness about the spread of HIV and AIDS as well as work in a clinic testing and counselling patients.

Medical/Healthcare Volunteer Projects in Nepal

Volunteering at the base of the Himalayas is an amazing experience and when choosing to Volunteer abroad in public healthcare Nepal is a beautiful choice.

Volunteers here will assist local medical staff, shadow local doctors and help treat minor injuries.

HIV/AIDS Volunteer in Ghana

This unique project doesn’t require any formal medical training, although an interest would be useful. Public health volunteering abroad in Ghana mainly focuses on attempting to prevent the further spread of HIV/AIDS and volunteers will work on awareness and education projects throughout the city and country.

Healthcare project in South Africa

Set in a beautiful place, Public health volunteering abroad in South Africa is a truly fulfilling experience. Many of the projects that Globalcrossroads work with are understaffed but trying their hardest to reach out to local communities and spread awareness of HIV/AIDS. This project is rewarding for volunteers and also lets them safely explore Cape Town and the suburbs.

Healthcare and Medical Project In Thailand (Surin)

Becoming a Public health volunteer abroad in Thailand will ensure you understand why the country is called the land of smiles. While Globalcrossroad offers a variety of volunteer opportunities in Thailand, becoming a Public healthcare volunteer abroad here will allow you to practice your medical skills while getting 3 days off to explore the country.

At Globalcrossroads we work hard to find the most meaningful and affordable Volunteer abroad public healthcare projects to connect volunteers with clinics and hospitals.

We are dedicated to the health and safety of the volunteer and ensure all our Public health volunteer abroad are beneficial for all involved. By Volunteer abroad in public healthcare you can make a big difference both globally and locally.

Benefits of volunteering and becoming a public health volunteer abroad

When you volunteer abroad in public healthcare you are doing the world a service. Through the cultural interactions you can help show other countries what you know, and at the same time experience how their public healthcare works.

The benefits of being a public health volunteer abroad are numerous for the community you work in. Often time’s hospitals and clinics are understaffed so an extra pair of hands can make a difference to many people.

Some Public healthcare volunteer abroad will require you to shadow a resident doctor, which will also give you great real life experience in the medical sector if you are considering a career in it.

Public health volunteering abroad with Globalcrossroads lets you pick an area of the world to work in and a chance to make a difference to people's lives while at the same time.