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There are affordable medical volunteer abroad programs which allow interested individuals to volunteer in Jamaica. These programs aim to find an appropriate placement that will suit your needs based on your academic qualifications, experience and level of education.
It is an excellent learning experience, for students pursuing public health, medicine and other pre-meds students since they can put their knowledge learned in school into practical use.
These placements are ideal for medical professionals taking time off from their regular practice or students in the medical field..
Overview of Medical and Healthcare Volunteer Placement Opportunities
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Medical Doctor Volunteer |
Attend to medical needs of Patients |
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Medical Student Volunteer |
Work in clinic or hospital in areas such as emergency, lab etc. areas that will expand medical knowledge and aid their future careers. |
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Patient Care Volunteer |
Help in non-medical activities, assist the doctor/dentist with their task. |
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Pre-med Student Volunteer |
Help in clinics mostly with non-medical activities, administrative duties, counseling, neonatal care etc. Minimum of 2 years in academic studies required. |
Highlights/Quick Facts
| Location: Port Antonio |
| Sector: Health Care |
| Category: Medical |
| Minimum Duration: 2 weeks |
| Accommodation: Host Family or Home based |
| Placement Fee: 35USD/week |
About the Medical and Healthcare Volunteer Program
Healthcare volunteering in Jamaica is ideal for medical professionals, medical students, pre-med students, those in public health, first aid certified etc. Placements are usually in the hospital or clinic and include positions such as medical doctor, lab technician and patient care assistant.
This program has a minimum duration and requires a weekly fee that goes towards supervisory expenses.
While volunteering in abroad projects, you can learn about the health challenges faced by people living in different Jamaica.
Role as a Volunteer
Some of the roles of the volunteers include registering new patients to medical facilities, providing home-based personal care and support programs.
