Medical Volunteering Sri Lanka-Over 22,000 Happy Volunteers since 2006
Highlights
- Join an incredibly affordable program trusted by over 22,000 since 2006
- Your safety is our highest priority, and all our projects and facilities have been thoroughly vetted
- Fulfill your passion for medical work and gain valuable experience while on a lifechanging adventure
- Experience the feeling of saving lives and providing much-needed care to those who would not get it without you
- Program fees include airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, food and in-country support
Overview
Are you a medical professional, student or a doctor? Are you interested in sharing your skills in order to treat people in need while traveling in Sri Lanka? If your answer is yes, IFRE Volunteers' healthcare volunteer program Sri Lanka is a great fit for you.
Medical volunteer experience in Sri Lanka is an eye-opening experience, providing you with a great deal of international work experience in a variety of departments. While working as a medical volunteer in Sri Lanka, you will be placed at the THK hospital. THK is the main training facility for the Faculty of Medicine. It consists of 1560 beds, 54 wards, and several other units.
Your daily activities include providing basic first aid, dispensing the necessary medications to the patients, stitching and dressing wounds, helping patients with physical therapy and rehabilitation, giving immunizations, and promoting health education. At times, you will also get involved in raising awareness among local people about the importance of personal hygiene.
Important Information
All medical students and professionals with a medical background can be part of the Sri Lanka medical volunteering program. Medical volunteers in Sri Lanka will be matched with programs in various locations, depending on the field of specialization, but no matter where you’re placed you will be making a huge difference and gain valuable experience.