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Medic Outreach Placement - Cambodia

Cambodia is one of the poorest countries in South-East Asia, with over 75% of the population living on less than 2 USD a day. Basic infrastructure and medical support are lacking in many areas in Cambodia. As a Medforce volunteer, you can help us in providing basic medical aid in remote villages in the north of the country.

This programme is for:

 

1 Category 1: Volunteer with little or no experience
1 1 Category 2: Medical students on electives

 



  • Location
  • Project Info
  • Highlights
  • Requirements
  • Price
  • Maps

 

Location

This programme is located in Samraong, a town situated in the Northern Cambodian countryside. Samraong is the capital of Oddar Meanchey province, which is Cambodia’s newest province. The province, which is a mountainous area, is situated in the north of the country and borders Thailand. In Samraong, you will find all the basic amenities you need, such as shops, banks, internet cafes, and restaurants.

 

 

 

Project Information

As a volunteer, you will be working at the clinic in Samarong assisting the staff there, and also visiting schools in the remote surrounding areas to give medical support and do basic check-ups. These are very poor areas, where medical assistance is scarce. You may be involved in the following activities:

 

  • Assisting local hospitals with basic medical assistance (treating wounds, doing check-ups and tests, etc)
  • Checking children at schools on small injuries and dental issues that need to be taken care of.
  • Helping with basic construction and/or refurbishments of health centres

A Typical Day

You will generally work between 8 am and 4 pm, with an hour lunch break. Please note, however, that your schedule may vary slightly from day to day.

 

Accommodation

Accommodation will be a home stay with up to 12 volunteers.

Meals

All your meals are provided for you during your stay. The meals will be traditional Cambodian fare, with plenty of rice dishes.

Getting there

You will fly into Siem Reap Airport, where you will be met by a volunteer co-ordinator. Your volunteer accommodation is about 120 kilometers away, which, depending on the state of the roads, is about a four-hour drive.

Alternatively, you can fly into Phnom Penh Airport, but you will be charged an extra 50 euros.

Support

Throughout your stay, you will be assisted by our volunteer co-ordinator. On the projects, you will also be assisted by qualified doctors and nurses.

 


Highlights

  • Help improve the level of health care in remote Cambodian areas
  • Learn about the Cambodian health system
  • Gain valuable hands-on medical experience
  • Immerse yourself in the rich and interesting Cambodian culture
  • Explore the beautiful area surrounding Samraong

Requirements

This project is suitable for the following categories:

1 Category 1: Volunteer with little or no experience
1 1 Category 2: Medical students on electives

 

Please note that as a medical student, you may be able to get involved in a greater variety of tasks than as a volunteer.

You have to be 18 years or older to participate in this programme.

Price

A two-week placement on this programme costs £590.

An Introduction Week plus a two-week placement on this programme costs £840.

You can extend your placement for an additional price of £230 a week.

Included

Included in the price are:
• Accommodation
• Three meals a day
• Airport transfers
• Transport to and from your projects on a daily basis
• Constant guidance and assistance by a volunteer co-ordinator
• A briefing day before departure (includes a barbeque)
• Your personal web page which provides you with all necessary pre-departure information
• A Medforce t-shirt

Not Included

Not included in the price are:
• Flights
• Insurance
• Spending money

Maps

This project is conducted in remote villages, which are situated to the north of the country, near the Thai border.