Since its creation in 2006, VAW has expanded to many universities and has helped thousands of patients.
MEDICAL OUTREACH
Michigan State Volunteers will focus on helping patients at medical clinics in countries across the world. Volunteers will be able to gain great experience first hand, by working with doctors and patients. The volunteers will be able to assist in taking vitals of patients, distributing medicines, teach classes on hygiene, and help the doctors. All while being under supervision of experienced and respected doctors.
Students stay close to the locations of the local clinics which are usually located within a school. Most days clinics will take place in the morning, leaving the afternoons open for adventure to explore the country! During each trip, students will also participate in an education day at a school. This consists of teaching children proper hygiene and health practices ranging from washing hands to how to clean to teeth!
This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to learn more about what it is like to work in the medical field. However, it is not mandatory that a student is in some sort of pre-health profession. All we want are people who are willing to serve abroad and who care for the health of others!
Students stay close to the locations of the local clinics which are usually located within a school. Most days clinics will take place in the morning, leaving the afternoons open for adventure to explore the country! During each trip, students will also participate in an education day at a school. This consists of teaching children proper hygiene and health practices ranging from washing hands to how to clean to teeth!
This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to learn more about what it is like to work in the medical field. However, it is not mandatory that a student is in some sort of pre-health profession. All we want are people who are willing to serve abroad and who care for the health of others!
If you would like more information about the parent organization, Volunteers Around the World, please visit the main site here http://volunteersaroundtheworld.org