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Medical assistant

The experience

As a Medical Assistant volunteer, you will support local healthcare providers by assisting with basic medical and administrative tasks in clinics or community health centers. Your role will include helping with patient intake, taking vital signs, organizing medical supplies, and supporting health education initiatives.

What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

What you get

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.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, 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.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our Medical Assistant program offers volunteers the chance to support local healthcare services in northern Malawi by assisting clinics and community health centers. Volunteers help with essential tasks such as patient intake, basic health assessments, organizing medical supplies, and participating in health education campaigns.

This program provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a healthcare environment while contributing to the well-being of underserved communities. Volunteers will work alongside dedicated health professionals, learning about common health challenges and preventive care strategies in the region.

Activities & Shift

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Daily Activities May Include:

Assisting with patient registration and intake processes

Taking vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse

Organizing and managing medical supplies and equipment

Supporting health education sessions on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention

Assisting healthcare staff with basic administrative tasks

Participating in community outreach and awareness campaigns

Typical Shift Times:

Morning Shift: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Afternoon Shift: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (optional or based on clinic needs)