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Zambia

Itinerary:
All dates available – these opportunities are currently provided by an external organisation. We are hoping to set up projects soon that are free for volunteers.

Country Information:

  • Full Name: Republic of Zambia
  • Area: 752,618 sq km, 290,587 sq mi
  • Capital: Lusaka
  • Population: 11,862,740
  • Language: English and 65 indigenous languages
  • Religion: 95% Christian, 5% Islam
  • Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMK)

‘Mosi-oa-tunya’ - The Smoke That Thunders… just minutes away from Victoria Falls. The town of Livingstone is just minutes away from the Zimbabwe-Zambia border and perfect to see the Victoria Falls and contribute to the health infrastructure of the people in Zambia. Zambia is no doubt a poor country and while there is health infrastructure in Livingstone, there is a dearth of health workers of ALL kinds. As a volunteer, you will spend every morning in the clinic or hospital you are assigned to.

Volunteer Description:
Location – a stone’s throw away from the Victoria Falls (6km). Minimum 18 years of age, maximum decided on potential participants’ health.

1) Maramba Health Center, Mahatma Ghandi Clinic, Linda Health Center, and Libuyu Clinic
These clinics are primary healthcare facilities and the first point of call for un-well residents in the area. Here decisions are made as to whether patients need just reassurance, treatment, observation, or emergency referral to a hospital. The clinics are often very busy. Therefore, the presence of helping hands in almost every area of the clinics is more than gratefully received by the staff, who are working at an immense pace in an attempt to keep up with the demands placed on them. Volunteers themselves will never be required to make decisions regarding patient treatments, but will be invaluable in reducing workloads for the staff and will have the opportunity to learn from the clinicians too. Volunteers’ assistance is invaluable in the following areas:

  • Out patient department
  • ‘Under Five’s Department’
  • Maternity Ward
  • Observation Wards
  • Laboratory
  • HIV/AIDS Support Groups
  • Community Outreach

Some volunteers, particularly those studying or considering a career in the medical profession, may also wish to join clinicians in consultations, where there is an enormous amount to be learnt about tropical and infectious diseases.

2) Livingstone General Hospital

If you have medical qualifications, or are studying to get them, you have the opportunity to work in Livingstone General Hospital. Depending on your field of interest and expertise, you will be assigned to a specific ward, where you will be able to offer a great contribution to the treatment of patients, and to gain very specific medical experience.


Requirements:
Fees:
Project Cost:
US$
1 month placement 2270
2 months 3410
3 months 4350

Project Cost Includes:
• Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as building materials, equipment, supplies, foodstuffs, etc. Project fees are also used to buy vehicles/equipment and for developing new housing for volunteers to provide for the expansion of the project.
• All airport transfers from Livingstone International Airport upon your arrival and departure
• Orientation program
• All daily transfers to and from your projects during your stay
• Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day at our volunteer house
• Weekly laundry service during your stay
• Assistance in your projects by various staff and volunteer coordinators. Full support from your coordinator throughout your time on your Livingstone placement • Any visits to other programmes based in Livingstone


Project Cost Excludes:
• Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement which must include cover for repatriation
• All transport by air or bus to Livingstone
• All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
• Email/Internet and telephone calls
• Soft drinks, wines an spirits
• All visas for border crossings
• Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Zambia e.g. visit to the Victoria Falls, white water rafting, etc


Housing/Food:
We have three volunteer houses, that are just 200 metres apart. All houses are very comfortable, and staffed with a cook and laundry/cleaning ladies. The houses all have a large living/dining area, several bathrooms, a large garden, a safe for your valuables, and satellite TV. One of the houses has a big swimming pool, which is available to all volunteers. All bedding is provided, so you will not need to bring a sleeping bag with you. Though sometimes it is useful in the colder months (June – September). Regardless of which house you end up staying at, all meals, laundry and transportation to and from your projects and tourist activities will be provided and organised by your volunteer co-ordinator. We find that volunteers living together and working closely together with their volunteer co-ordinators is the surest way of guaranteeing their safety and being able to attend to their most pressing needs. For this reason we expect all volunteers to stay only in the accommodation provided for them and do not allow volunteers to spend nights away in the town or nearby villages, unless they are away on pre-arranged sightseeing excursions. You will be provided with three meals a day. Breakfast is on a help-yourself basis and usually consists of cereals/porridge, toast, tea and coffee. Lunch and dinner are full meals, and will be cooked for you by one of our chefs at your volunteer house. Note: Sometimes on weekends you will need to cook your own meals with ingredients that will be provided, as our staff will need to be given time off. Weekends are usually good times for tourist activities and exploring the surrounding area, so that is the time that a lot of volunteers are out and about anyway.
Apply now

How Do I Apply?
Follow this 3 step process:
1. Create an account and then login to your account. Next Fill out the Online Application.
2. Next, Print/Fill out the Paper form (PDF or DOC) and mail it to us with supporting documents.
3. Upon receipt of your materials, we will process your application, obtain necessary work permits and deploy you to your volunteering site. Filling out the volunteering form is not a guarantee of placement, but we do try to accommodate as many volunteers as possible during the times you request. Please remember you will have to pay your own visa, temporary licensure or other governmental fees necessary. In the mean time, please gain the latest recommended immunizations
US Citizens: Follow CDC Guidelines | UK Citizens: Follow NHS Guidelines | Other Citizens: Follow Local Guidelines


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