Volunteer
Global Health Volunteer - Project Bududa, Uganda
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Quick Facts
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Standing at the foot of Mount Elgon, 150 miles east of the bustling capital city of Kampala, stands FIMRC's clinic at Project Bududa. The community is comprised of approximately 10,000 to 15,000 inhabitants with an average annual income of $200. As a
. . . Locations:- Bududa, Uganda
Dates:-
Flexible dates available. Duration:
2
weeks
to
12
months
Costs:- The following cost structure reflects individual participation in the Global Health Volunteer Program at Project Bumwalukani: $1,399 for trips of up to two weeks, $675 per week thereafter This cost includes the program donation that supports our project sites as well as housing, food and in-country ground transportation to volunteer activities. Additional approximate costs include: Roundtrip airfare generally ranging between $1300-$1900. Recommended spending money of $150 per week, at the discretion of the volunteer.
Focus Areas:-
Children
Economic Development
Health
Full Description
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Standing at the foot of Mount Elgon, 150 miles east of the bustling capital city of Kampala, stands FIMRC's clinic at Project Bududa. The community is comprised of approximately 10,000 to 15,000 inhabitants with an average annual income of $200. As a volunteer, you will work with our staff to assist with patient intake and management, taking vitals, observing patient examinations with our clinical officer, and assisting in the pharmacy. Volunteers also attend home visit follow-ups for patients alongside our Community Health Educators (CHEs), work with our orphans program and teach health education in a number of different settings.
Cost Details
- The following cost structure reflects individual participation in the Global Health Volunteer Program at Project Bumwalukani: $1,399 for trips of up to two weeks, $675 per week thereafter This cost includes the program donation that supports our project sites as well as housing, food and in-country ground transportation to volunteer activities. Additional approximate costs include: Roundtrip airfare generally ranging between $1300-$1900. Recommended spending money of $150 per week, at the discretion of the volunteer.
A Great Opportunity For...
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Teens
Seniors
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
Skills Needed/ Experience
- We accept all volunteers into our program that seek to help the underserved community of Bumwalukani. College students, families, medical professionals and everyone in between can make a world of difference at this site!
Detailed Location Information
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Our program is open to volunteers of all ages and educational backgrounds. The medically focused nature of our programs makes us especially appealing to medical students and professionals, but non-medical volunteers will find a wealth of opportunities to make a difference!
For more information visit www.fimrc.org/uganda/volunteer.
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