From $1472
PUBLIC HEALTHCARE PROJECT IN ZAMBIA
Impact:
Medical & Healthcare
Destination:
Livingstone, Zambia
Duration:
10 days+
Fee: From $1,472
This cost covers your accommodation, meals, project fees, transfers, 24/7 support and in-country orientation.
SDG’s: 
Offer Personalized Care to Rural Communities in Need
Calling all medical enthusiasts – whether pre-med, a seasoned professionals or purely an enthusiastic caregiver! Join African Impact and make a profound difference in rural Livingstone, Zambia. Witness firsthand the challenges of limited healthcare access, and become a beacon of hope for those in need. Deliver essential health care through home visits, clinic support, and educational workshops, tackling critical issues like HIV awareness and healthy living.
Empower communities to thrive by equipping them with the knowledge and resources they need to live healthier lives. This isn’t just public health volunteering in Zambia; it’s a transformative journey where your passion for medicine translates into tangible healing and empowerment, leaving a lasting impact on individuals and communities alike.
Project Highlights
CLINIC ASSISTANCE
Help local clinics manage their workload and gain invaluable experience.
HOME-BASED CARE
Accompany local caregivers to rural homes of those unable to reach clinics.
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Work in a variety of departments whilst assisting in medical clinics.
SUPPORT THE ELDERLY
Provide medical assistance and companionship to elderly members of the community.
AFTERNOON PROJECTS
Spend your afternoons with other volunteers on different community projects.
Project Impact Areas
Here’s how you will create significant impact through the Public Healthcare Volunteer Project in Zambia:
Clinic Support
Witness the realities of public healthcare in Zambia alongside dedicated local staff. Observe patient care in Livingstone’s formal and informal clinics, while gaining invaluable insights into their unique challenges. Limited equipment and high patient volumes create a demanding environment where your support will shine bright. Assist with taking vitals, streamlining patient flow, and lending a helping hand across departments, like adult/child outpatient, HIV/TB services, pharmacy, and maternity.
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Home-based Care
Imagine bringing healthcare directly to those who need it most. In some of Livingstone’s communities, clinics are beyond reach. Join home-based carers on visits around the local community attending to everyday medical issues such as burns, bites, and cuts, for example. Carefully assess wounds, track progress, and monitor vital signs, ensuring each patient receives vital health care.
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Health Education
Share your health expertise through engaging talks at schools, training centres, and support groups. Facilitate workshops on crucial topics like living with HIV, nutrition, cervical cancer, and women’s health. Empower individuals to make informed choices, tailoring your message to their unique cultural context. Remember, knowledge is power! As a public health volunteer in Zambia you can translate your passion into action, motivating community members to embrace healthier lifestyles.
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Project Destination
Livingstone is a vibrant, soulful town with a friendly atmosphere. However, Zambia grapples with significant health challenges, including 1.2 million people living with HIV, with only 40% of the population possessing comprehensive knowledge about the disease. In rural areas surrounding Livingstone, healthcare access is severely limited, with few clinics struggling under resource constraints and long wait times. Many residents must rely on their immediate family for support due to the scarcity of accessible medical facilities.
By volunteering in Livingstone, you can make a meaningful impact by assisting local caregivers with home-based care. This experience not only allows you to contribute to community health but also offers valuable insights into Zambian society and its healthcare system.
Life At Base
Accommodation & Meals
All African Impact volunteers stay in a comfortable, private house located within the vibrant Victoria Falls Backpackers. Volunteers will have access to all the facilities, including a spacious dining area, bar, swimming pool, and even a rock-climbing wall!
The backpackers is conveniently located a short 5-minute walk away from the town centre of Livingstone, where you’ll find grocery stores, cafes, bars, and restaurants. Bedrooms sleep 4-8 people, with bunk beds in each room, and there are shared bathrooms with hot water showers.
As an iconic tourist destination, Livingstone and its surrounds cater to international guests with a wide variety of food options. Enjoy authentic stews, local beers and of course – an open flame braai (barbeque). All of our projects cater for vegetarians, vegans and various food group intolerances with sufficient notice.
Communication
SIM cards can be purchased from most shops or at the airport with various packages allowing for phone calls and/or data usage. Our accommodation offers free WiFi that enables you to make contact with home. Power and electricity supply can be intermittent in Livingstone and its surrounds so do bring your power banks and embrace patience if you encounter an outage. TIP: Ensure your cellphone is enabled to allow for a foreign SIM card if you intend to use one.
Flights & Arrivals
Arrive at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula (Livingstone) International Airport (LVI) on your Monday start date, landing between 9am and 6pm in order to make the complimentary transfer service. Look for the African Impact sign – a friendly face will be there to welcome you!
Staff
Our brilliant African Impact team, led by Base Manager Sander, will look after you during your time with us! Whichever project you choose, you’ll get to know everyone incredibly well both out on project and around the base. Our crew of changemakers are waiting to welcome you to Livingstone!
Safety
Our projects are committed to safeguarding our volunteers, staff, the communities we work in, and the environment. Our base has outsourced security staff patrolling 24/7, and our team is trained in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) competencies. The base is equipped with fire safety equipment and evacuation plans. All vehicles are well-maintained, and our licensed drivers know safe routes in the townships, where projects occur in enclosed venues. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is provided for healthcare, litter collection, and construction projects, and working at heights or with power tools is prohibited. We have comprehensive policies, including child protection, to protect all participants. Upon arrival, trained staff will induct you on our policies, procedures, and code of conduct to ensure your safety and awareness.
Project FAQs
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU NEED TO BECOME A PUBLIC HEALTH VOLUNTEER?
We place each volunteer in a healthcare setting in Zambia that perfectly suits their education, previous experience, interests, and the local community’s needs. We’ve welcomed everyone from nursing students, recently graduated doctors to experienced healthcare professionals in the past. If you have any questions about qualifications for volunteer opportunities, please contact us.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A COMMUNITY MEDICAL VOLUNTEER?
As a community medical volunteer in Zambia, you’ll be making real, transformative impacts on the lives of the local community members in desperate need of medical attention. Working alongside local doctors and nurses and gaining invaluable professional experience in global healthcare practices, this is an adventure like no other, powerfully transforming you and the local community alike.
WHAT ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS ARE IN PLACE TO ENSURE I AM PROVIDING APPROPRIATE SUPPORT DURING MY PUBLIC HEALTH PLACEMENT?
We prioritise ethical and responsible volunteering practices through all our placements. You’ll never be expected to perform tasks beyond your training or qualifications, and our experienced program coordinators will closely supervise your involvement. We emphasise cultural sensitivity and respect for local customs and traditions throughout your placement. Additionally, we have established strong partnerships with local healthcare facilities, ensuring your contributions align with their existing needs and complement the work of qualified professionals.
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Your Enquiry Starts Here
| Duration | Program Fee |
|---|---|
| 10 days | $1,472 ($1,031 per week) |
| 2 weeks | $1,963 ($982 per week) |
| 3 weeks | $2,269 ($757 per week) |
| 4 weeks | $2,575 ($644 per week) |
| 5 weeks | $2,881 ($577 per week) |
| 6 weeks | $3,188 ($532 per week) |
| 8 weeks | $3,800 ($475 per week) |
| 10 weeks | $4,413 ($442 per week) |
| 12 weeks | $5,025 ($419 per week) |
| 10 days | £1,178 (£825 per week) |
| 2 weeks | £1,570 (£785 per week) |
| 3 weeks | £1,815 (£605 per week) |
| 4 weeks | £2,060 (£515 per week) |
| 5 weeks | £2,305 (£461 per week) |
| 6 weeks | £2,550 (£425 per week) |
| 8 weeks | £3,040 (£380 per week) |
| 10 weeks | £3,530 (£353 per week) |
| 12 weeks | £4,020 (£335 per week) |
| 10 days | €1,354 (€948 per week) |
| 2 weeks | €1,806 (€903 per week) |
| 3 weeks | €2,087 (€696 per week) |
| 4 weeks | €2,369 (€593 per week) |
| 5 weeks | €2,651 (€531 per week) |
| 6 weeks | €2,933 (€489 per week) |
| 8 weeks | €3,496 (€437 per week) |
| 10 weeks | €4,060 (€406 per week) |
| 12 weeks | €4,623 (€386 per week) |
| 10 days | $2,178 ($1,525 per week) |
| 2 weeks | $2,905 ($1,453 per week) |
| 3 weeks | $3,358 ($1,120 per week) |
| 4 weeks | $3,811 ($953 per week) |
| 5 weeks | $4,264 ($853 per week) |
| 6 weeks | $4,264 ($711 per week) |
| 8 weeks | $5,624 ($703 per week) |
| 10 weeks | $6,531 ($654 per week) |
| 12 weeks | $7,437 ($620 per week) |
INCLUSIONS
- Backpacker style accommodation with swimming pool
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner (Mon - Fri)
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- All project transport, equipment and resources
- Support from experienced local and international African Impact staff
- Full orientation for responsible project contribution
EXCLUSIONS
- Flights
- Visas
- Insurance
- Weekend tours
- Personal expenses
MINIMUM STAY
The minimum stay for this project is 10 days.
PROJECT FEE INCLUDES
- Backpacker style accommodation with swimming pool
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner (Mon - Fri)
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- All project transport, equipment and resources
- Support from experienced local and international African Impact staff
- Full orientation for responsible project contribution
PROJECT FEE EXCLUDES
- Flights
- Visas
- Insurance
- Weekend tours
- Personal expenses
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS
The minimum age for participation in this volunteer project is 18 years of age.
DO YOU NEED SUPPORT?
Our experienced African Impact team is here to support you.
What Is Volunteering?
Volunteering in Africa means travelling with purpose—joining meaningful community or conservation projects, where you pay to cover your stay and project costs, turning your trip into an immersive, impactful experience rather than a traditional holiday.
After completing this enquiry form, one of our Destination Specialists will get in touch to discuss your volunteer experience and any questions you may have.
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