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Join our Hospital Volunteer Program in Zanzibar! Work alongside local doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals while gaining insight into Tanzania’s healthcare system. Observe patient care, support daily hospital activities, interact with patients and learn about different medical departments, including outpatient care, emergency services and maternity care.
18 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Amount: US$ 280 Per week
Description: The program fee includes: * Accommodation: Comfortable accommodation at our volunteer hostel in Zanzibar. * Meals: Daily breakfast and dinner during your stay. * Airport Pickup: Transportation from Zanzibar Airport to your accommodation upon arrival. * Project Contribution: A direct contribution to the local project, supporting the community, providing necessary materials and resources, and helping maintain ongoing project activities.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
We welcome motivated, responsible, and open-minded volunteers with an interest in healthcare and community development.
A medical or healthcare-related background is preferred, especially for those interested in clinical exposure. Volunteers are expected to respect patients, follow hospital rules, maintain confidentiality and adapt to a different healthcare environment.
You will work alongside local doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals, always under their supervision.
Our local team will provide orientation, guidance and support throughout your experience. We value respect, compassion, flexibility and a genuine willingness to learn.
A typical day may include:
* Meeting with the local coordinator and travelling to the hospital.
* Observing patient consultations and daily medical activities.
* Supporting local staff with patient organization and non-medical tasks.
* Interacting with patients and their families.
* Learning about different hospital departments, including outpatient care, emergency services, and maternity care.
* Observing healthcare professionals and gaining insight into daily hospital routines.
Shifts:
Hospital activities usually take place from approximately 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Evening and night shifts may also be available upon request, depending on hospital arrangements and availability. Schedules and department assignments depend on hospital needs and volunteer experience.
