| Public Health and AIDS
Orphans Program |
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 Immerse yourself in the African medical world and spend time with orphans when you volunteer with our Public Health and AIDS Orphans Program in Zambia.
In this unique humanitarian project, you will assist the medical staff at several local clinics in Livingstone, Zambia, and work at a home for children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic. You will also lend a hand with other community projects, such as hospice care and classroom construction.
One of the world’s poorest countries, Zambia runs a public health care system that is sadly underfunded and understaffed. Its clinics are struggling to cope with an HIV epidemic that has now infected one-fifth of the population. Meanwhile, large numbers of Zambian doctors and other medical professionals continue to leave the country in search of opportunities abroad.
Your assistance in the clinics will provide much-needed relief to overwhelmed staff. You will get a rare glimpse into how Africa’s medical institutions are coping with the HIV epidemic and the spread of other infectious diseases. At the orphanage, your energy and presence will help the students with their learning and creativity, and make a lasting impression on their lives.
 As
a volunteer you will:
 Provide clinical assistance in such areas as infant
care, baby weighing, HIV/AIDS support group work,
and educational outreaches to local schools
Work at an AIDS orphanage, enhancing the orphans’
educational experiences, helping with drama productions, and coordinating other extramural activities
Assist with other community development initiatives
including hospice care as well as building and
refurbishing village facilities
Immerse
yourself in local Zambian culture
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| Project Length: |
Start
Dates: |
Minimum:
4 weeks
Maximum: 3 months |
The first Monday of the month. |
| Project Cost: |
Cost Includes: |
4
weeks:
Extra 2 weeks:
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 Airport,
bus or train station pickup and drop-
off
On-site
orientation and project training
All
daily transportation to and from the
project
Accommodations
Three
meals per day
In-country
support and program
coordination
24-hour
emergency number
Contribution
to support the project including
teaching
materials, sports materials, books,
etc.
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| Requirements: |
| If
you have a background in the medical field, you
are encouraged to turn in your CV for a possible
hospital placement. |
| Schedule: |
Accommodations: |
| Volunteers will typically split their time between the Maramba clinic and other medical institutions in the morning, and the orphanage and community programs in the afternoon. More specific details of the schedule will be decided during orientation. In general, volunteers should expect to work approximately eight hours a day, with evenings and weekends free. |
Shared
volunteer house in Livingstone
Shared
rooms
Dining
room and kitchen
Satellite
TV
Swimming
pool
Cook
on staff to cook all meals
(except
some weekends)
Laundry
done by staff member |
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 Kelly
Jones, UK |
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"The trip was better
than I could have imagined and I can't believe how quickly
the time went. It was a fantastic itinerary and I thoroughly
enjoyed every minute. My fellow travelers were really
nice and I've made some great new friends." |
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