Want to enhance your medical skills with hands-on experience? Whether you’re in nursing, pre-med, or public health, African Impact offers healthcare volunteer opportunities in Africa. Help support under-resourced clinics in rural areas and make a real difference.
Our Medical and Healthcare Volunteering Projects
Why Volunteer On Medical & Healthcare Projects With African Impact?
PROVIDE RESTORATIVE CARE
Assist adults in managing chronic illnesses, referred by healthcare professionals.
HOME-BASED CARE
Accompany local caregivers to rural homes of those unable to reach clinics.
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Gain valuable experience as you work alongside nurses and senior healthcare professionals.
HOLISTIC WELL-BEING
Support every patient’s physical, mental and emotional health through holistic wellbeing.
SUPPORT THE ELDERLY
Provide medical assistance and companionship to elderly community members.
Do You Want to Create Impact on the African Healthcare System?
Are you a medical student, nurse or healthcare professional? Or are you a compassionate and caring person who wants to assist in and develop practical knowledge in global healthcare? Medical volunteering abroad in Africa is an incredible way to gain hands-on healthcare experience whilst making life-changing impacts on local communities! Depending on your skills and experience, you could work in a hospital, a clinic, or you might provide home-based care. Our healthcare and medical volunteering opportunities in Africa also act to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and other health-related issues.
Our SDG Impact in Africa for Medical & Healthcare Projects
Across our bases in South Africa, Kenya and Zambia, our teams on the ground are committed to supporting the above Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations.
Medical & Healthcare Volunteering FAQs
Do I need to have a medical qualification to join these projects?
Our medical and healthcare volunteering projects do not require you to be a qualified doctor or healthcare practitioner, nor does it require you to be a medical student. You will be working alongside and supporting qualified doctors and nurses who will be by your side for all project work. Your passion to make a difference is all that is required to join this project.
Are these projects a good fit for me if I'm interested in healthcare?
Absolutely! Volunteering in the healthcare field is an ideal opportunity for individuals, particularly those considering careers in medicine or nursing, to gain valuable experience in a unique healthcare setting. You’ll witness firsthand the importance of compassionate care and gain insights into hospice support, while also contributing meaningfully to the well-being of patients and their families.
What are the benefits of becoming a Healthcare & Medical volunteer?
As a medical volunteer, 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 vaccinations are recommended for participating in these projects?
For healthcare and medical volunteering, several vaccinations are typically advised. Here’s a general list:
- Routine vaccinations: Ensure you’re up-to-date on routine vaccines such as MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus), polio, and influenza.
- Hepatitis A and B: Recommended for most travelers, especially those working in healthcare settings.
- Typhoid: Recommended for most travelers, particularly if you’ll be working in rural areas
- Yellow Fever: May be required if you’re traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
It’s important to note that vaccination recommendations can change and may vary based on your specific situation, including your health status, the exact location of your volunteer work, and current health advisories. Always consult with a travel health specialist or your healthcare provider at least 4-6 weeks before your trip for the most up-to-date and personalized advice
