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Quick Look
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Location:
Kathmandu - Nepal
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Language of Instruction: English
Overview
Projects Abroad sends volunteers abroad to 17 countries to do internships and service projects. Since being founded in 1992, we have grown to a team of 130 people around the world that sends 2000 volunteers annually. Volunteers can go at any time, for as long as they wish.
There is a real shortage of physiotherapy skills in Nepal. So we provide volunteers of all abilities to help local doctors and physiotherapists. Initially you'll shadow local staff. As you become more confident and comfortable in the role you will take more of a hands-on role. You will find that the experience you can get will really help you get an idea of how a busy physiotherapy department works. If you are a trained physiotherapist, you will find yourself busy and in demand from your first day.
You might work in the Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled Children (HRDC), which is based on a hilltop by a quaint village on the outskirts of Kathmandu. The only hospital of its kind in Nepal, HRDC takes in children from all over the country. Many have been born with polio or had accidents that haven't been treated correctly - all have physical disabilities. You'll come across neglected orthopaedic conditions, TB, polio, post-burn contractures and cerebral palsy. Volunteers work with inpatients and with outpatients who attend a couple of times in the week, sometimes traveling many hours for a visit to this important centre.
We also work with the Royal Nepal Orthopaedic Hospital. This was set up to provide the medical care in the field of trauma, orthopaedics and rehabilitation, to Nepalese people who cannot receive these services through the standard government-run hospitals because of overcrowding.
This program is one where you can really help your CV with experience impossible to get in the west and help out in short-staffed Nepalese institutions.
Eligibility
Minimum age = 17
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
Per month: $1,895 for one month, $2,295 for two months, $2,595 for three months, $545 for each additional month.
Costs
Include: Food, Accommodation, Health & Travel insurance, in-country transportation and support.
Dates
Dates are flexible, for any length of time over one month. Please apply at least 2 months before you'd like to start.
Contact
Projects Abroad
347 W 36th Street
Suite 901
New York NY 10018
USA
Tel:
1 888 839 3535 or +1 212 244 7234
Fax:
212 244 7236
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